I am new here

Submitted by Verlaine on November 21, 2013 - 1:44pm
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Hello ladies,
I have been browsing around the forums for information, comfort, and assurance that my prolapse can be managed. I am new here, and I couldn't find a place on the forums to introduce oneself. I have never been diagnosed by my doctor, but I knew that there was a bulge in there lower than it should be for a long time now. I thought it might be prolapse of something, but didn't know much about it. My mother had a hysterectomy for prolapse and that's about all I knew. I had been told long ago that my uterus was "tilted" which I thought was just a normal variant for a woman. Thanks to years of ballet and teachers telling me to tuck the pelvis and suck in my gut.....yay. :(

Anyway, last week at my check up for my mirena iud (My second one inserted a month ago). My doctor said..."your cervix is low". When I asked "is that normal?" she replied, "well, eventually when it gets bad enough, there are rings, or surgery.....bye have a nice day.
I immediately searched the web....and I found this site. I am practicing the WWposture and try to stay like that all day. I even told a few of my female colleagues about it and how incorrect posture could contribute to a weakened pelvic floor.

I really hope I can help my prolapse. The worst is....I don't know what kind it is, but I know it's not normal. I need to order the book and DVD. Most of all, learn and get support from the forum members.

By the way....my hubby says that this new posture lifts my boobs and gives me a nice butt. GO FIGURE! He says it is sexy.

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fab

November 21, 2013 - 4:00pm

If your cervix is low then your prolapse quite possibly is uterine prolapse. Other times it can be the bladder pushing the uterus down. Christine's book "Saving the whole woman" helps you to identify with illustrations etc which prolapse you have. Well sexy you! just shows you never know what is behind the next corner, what a bonus to get compliments from hubby. Welcome to the site Verlaine pleased to have you aboard. As to whether your prolapse is normal and the doctor answering "well eventually when it gets bad enough..." from her point of view it would appear she considers it to be mild at this point, definitely a good time to start serious WWposture and good toilet habits.

Bebe

November 21, 2013 - 4:11pm

It's great that you already looked around and did some reading and practice. I looked at some of the videos in Resources again just the other day and am encouraged all over again whenever I do. I haven't looked at how things are set up in the WW store; but if you can get a bundle that also includes the new Hips book, you might as well. It is sure to have good information for both you and your husband. And after you read and appreciate Christine's writing and explanations in Saving the Whole Woman, you'll want it anyway. The book on prolapse will also help you define the kind of prolapse(s) you have and give you confidence in not needing a physician to diagnose and manage it for you.

Congrats on that encouraging hubby! My husband has always said that a woman should have that spinal curve that accentuates the hips and that a soft, round belly is the way a woman's belly should be.

Bebe

November 21, 2013 - 4:17pm

You were writing to Verlaine, Fab, as I was and I'm glad to see we're on the same page (so to speak). I've missed your posts and am sorry to read about the reasons why you've seemed to be absent....though, you were apparently reading all along. I sincerely hope things will be looking up for you.

With highest regard,
Bebe

fab

November 21, 2013 - 4:47pm

No it was a whole break away, except for my occasional nag of worry in the back of my mind for surviving battling on alone. Given a free moment at home and I checked in and Surviving's was the last post in the recent posts box, another post and it would have been pushed out of site, and I may very well have not read much in any detail. So coincidence if you like, but the odds are pretty long. So make of it what you will, but I think after three years of parallel posting with surviving a definite strong bond was formed straight off and then developed from there. Glad you are still in here extending a hand of welcome and wisdom. Cheers

Verlaine

November 22, 2013 - 6:46am

Thank you for your helpful welcome. I will check what is in the store so I can improve this or at least manage with it. I never realized so many women dealt with this. It is comforting (and disheartening) to see so many of my sisters of the world struggling in this way.

Surviving60

November 22, 2013 - 7:36am

Anyone remember that adorable post a few months back from a member who knew some exotic dancers, and these dancers basically held themselves in WW posture and the men went wild for it? - Surviving

yogaamy

November 22, 2013 - 8:34am

Hello all
I am new here and trying to figure out the best way to protect the health of my uterus and internal organs to prevent prolapse or any other issues. I don't currently have an issue but want to stay healthy. I have poked around a little in the resources area but am not sure where to start. Any thoughts?
Many thanks,
Amy

Bebe

November 22, 2013 - 9:22am

Good for you. You might be one of our daughters that we hope will find this, understand it, and do exactly what you want....prevention. There are many great resources available here on the website; but I didn't really get it until the second time I read the book, Saving the Whole Woman. To understand our anatomy, what the institution of medicine has taught us that we need to unlearn, the benefit of walking, examples of exercises, and so on, get the book.

I don't know anything about yoga, but I see discussions here about what I get the impression of as "good" or "bad" yoga for prolapse so you will probably want to look into that information. There is a short video of Christine doing a yoga demonstration also on the Whole Woman, Inc. facebook page, too, besides other sources.

Just a couple of thoughts....and welcome.

Surviving60

November 22, 2013 - 10:22am

Hi yogaamy - my favorite place to steer interested newbies is to the first video on the Video page (go to the resources tab first). It's a 20-minute introduction to the "Whole Woman Approach" and what it's about. Check it out, as well as the rest of the site/forum/blog. Happy reading - you are one smart cookie. - Surviving