Pelvic Organ Prolapse
When everything’s working as it should, we hardly notice our pelvic organs – let alone where they’re positioned. But when things aren’t going so well, it’s a different story.
Issues affecting the support of our pelvic organs are common. They can affect any one of us at any age, and impact our lives in many ways. Almost any part of life — daily activities, exercise, socialising, work — can be impacted. You might find it hard to stand all day at work. Perhaps you’re avoiding exercise or worrying about intimacy. Or maybe you can't lift your grandchild or go on that long hike with your friends.
Understanding Prolapse
In every pelvis there is a bladder, urethra, bowel and rectum. And if you have female biology, you’ll also have a uterus and vagina. They are all held in place by connective tissue from above and supported by the pelvic floor below.
Sometimes, though, life stages like pregnancy, birth and menopause — or activities such as heavy lifting or health conditions like chronic constipation and straining can compromise the position of the bladder, bowel and uterus.
When there is reduced support of a pelvic organ from either above or below, one or more of these organs can move down from their normal position, often into the front or back of the vaginal wall. This can result in a dragging or heavy sensation, or for some, awareness of a bulge at the vaginal opening.
At Pelvic Health Matters, we understand pelvic organ prolapse. And we’re here to help you with yours. So if you’re experiencing symptoms, contact us soon. We’re confident that our proven pathway is the best way to restore your pelvic health and live your best life.
Prolapse and Related Conditions
We Can Help You With:
Our Proven Pathway to Treating Prolapse
Discover
what matters
- Complete an online pelvic health questionnaire – so we can better understand your prolapse symptoms.
- You'll have a 1-on-1 consultation – we’ll listen to your story because it’s not just about the physical stuff. It’s about discovering all the contributing factors. Then, we’ll conduct a clinical assessment, which may include a pelvic floor examination, a prolapse, bladder or bowel diary, and an ultrasound.
- Together, we’ll set meaningful health goals – like, “To be able to lift my grandchild without feeling uncomfortable”, “To be able to go on a hike with my friends without having to rest halfway through” or “To prevent having surgery for my prolapse”.
- Explore what’s been discovered - and how it all fits together.
Restore
what matters
- Get a personalised pelvic health plan –with your choice of research proven treatment options, such as:
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Advice about staying fit without impacting prolapse symptoms
- Pessary fitting
- Healthy bladder and bowel habits
- Have the tools, skills and knowledge – you’ll learn why your prolapse has occurred and what you can do about it to prevent it from getting worse. You’ll understand the impact of your nervous system and how to use your pelvic floor muscles when needed.
- Don’t feel alone in this journey – we’ll coach and guide you, but you’ll control the time frames and treatment choices.
- Restore your pelvic health – without prolapse symptoms that get in the way.
Enjoy
what matters
- Achieve your pelvic health goals – and enjoy the many new things you can do. You can enjoy sex again, be able to run and go to the gym and feel comfortable lifting a child.
- Embrace new possibilities – get back into the garden, take up strength training and say “YES” to travel.
- Don’t rely on us anymore – you’ll have the tools to manage your prolapse independently. But we’re always here if you need us.
- Our goal is to ensure you always enjoy a happy and fulfilling life.
Pelvic Health Matters
New name.
Same exceptional care.
Formerly known as Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy, our new name reflects both what we believe in and what we do. We have an unwavering belief that pelvic health matters for everyone, at every stage of life.
Same phone number: 03 8823 8300
New email: physio@pelvichealth.com.au