Help with Prolapse

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I am new to the whole prolapse thing. I started doing research on the internet and came across this. I still haven't had a chance to read up on everything. First, let me tell you that I am against surgery and wouldn't want to voluntarily have it done. Therefore I am interested in homeopathic remedies to prolapse and want to get a little more info. I have not been diagnosed with prolapse, but I suspect that I have it. The earliest appointment I can get is in three months so I want to learn more so I don't aggravate it if I have it. First, I am in my late 20's and still a virgin, but about a month ago I noticed a pointy bulge. I don't have any pain but decided I should have it looked at. In the meantime, should I be doing any exercises to help it or possibly change my diet. I don't mean to jump the gun, but I figure those things can't hurt if it turns out to be nothing. Also, I have a question regarding my normal activities. I use to do alot of adbominal exercises (crunches, etc), walk two miles about four times a week, swim, and inline skate. If it does turn out to be prolapse, can I still participate in these activities? I would appreciate any advice. I have been stressing out over this because I have a friend who had prolapse and had a hysterectomy at 32. Unfortunately, she moved so I have no one to talk to about this.

Hi LadyAmalthea,

I’m sorry you’re experiencing these symptoms. If it is indeed uterine prolapse, there is great chance for significant improvement in a young woman who has had no prior pelvic surgery. I’m working very hard on a resource that will contain all the information about causes and reversal/stabilization, but for now most of the information is here on the site. Posture, correct breathing, good diet and stopping all straining on the toilet are going to be your best strategies. From my perspective, you can do almost any activity, as long as it’s done in the right shape. Hysterectomy will not solve the problem of prolapse and will create a host of other, far more serious, disorders. It sounds like you are in a perfect position to experience an almost complete recovery. Change your posture, change your prolapse.

Wishing you well,

Christine

I am going to order the DVD, but if I can ask you a question about the posture. When you say bring your stomach over your abdomen, would that be like pulling in your butt or pulling your naval to your spine. I want to make sure I do it the correct way. Also, does posture help cystocele as well so I may be able to avoid surgery for that?

Do let us know how you get on with you're doctor. It is very easy to misdiagnose yourself particularly in the area of vaginal health i think because it's hard to really see what's going on etc..

As Christine say's were it a prolapse, life can go on and really little of one's lifestyle is often compromised in any significant way.

Christine's book if you can get you're hands on it second hand (it's outta print) is a fantastic resource as is her dvd by the way.

Best wishes

Anne-helen

Hi LadyA,

I've written about all I can regarding the posture. There's a good demonstration of it in the dvd and I don't know if I can say it again much better than I already have in the FAQs. What you asked is what we DON'T want to do. No tucking or navel to spine. It's a pulling up of the abdomen instead of pulling in.

Christine

Hi LadyAmalthea

In case you can't find them, the FAQ's are a link on www.wholewoman.com, which is the Wholewoman Homepage. You should be able to find most of the posture information there, and by searching these Forums using keywords like "posture, "standing, "sitting", etc. There are also quite a few posts about situations like sofas, car seating etc. Just have a Search.

Cheers

Louise