hysterectomy uterus prolapse

Will a hysterectomy correct a prolapse bladder? My mother is in her 70's and constantly has to go to the restroom to urinate she also feels the bladder is fallen and complains about the discomfort she feels in it hanging.

I had this surgery for the exact same reason your having it (I had a uterus prolapse) back in 2006. Towards the end, my uterus began to pull my bladder out of place as well and they were worried as to whether or not the bladder would go back into normal position. When you have organ prolapse there is little options on what they can do. Once they start to mention hysterectomy, your organ prolapse is usually a grade 3-4. and it puts other organs..

I ran across medical literature that described useing a pessary for vaginal vault prolapse after hysterectomy. Keep looking and get a second opinion. Good luck ,I hope you avoid surgery.

Providing there is nothing wrong with your uterus and ovaries, a hysterectomy is not necessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in many instances. I would suggest you see a board certified Urogynecologyist if you are considering surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and get a second opinion. J.

I have to have surgery for prolapse bladder and uterus. My GYN is going to do it. He says he will use the mesh sling to hold up the bladder. I ask about the law suits with bladder meshes. He said this kind is different. Worried about having surgery now. I need to have urinary catheter, was wondering how long it needs to stay in?

Why on earth does she seem to think she needs a hysterectomy? I had a prolapsed uterus and gave birth to three healthy boys all a prolapse means is the uterus leans in the backwards position, techincally suposed to make it harder to concieve but not so with many many I know...why does she need a C section..all my babies wher vaginal births, just trying to understand...the C section may be needed for a host of reasons..

Ask your Dr what the condition is that is causing the uterus to prolapse,,,it could be andeomyosis...its like uterus becomes sponge like boggy...mine did that plus many other issues.. Depending on his anwser..and do get a second opinion,,,youd be surpised how different the second Drs advise may be for better (lets hope) or for worse. the retro as you know is to repair a hole or tear from vagina to rectum,,,it really can be done w/o a hysterectomy..

Do you have prolapse uterus?

Traditionally vaginal hysterectomy has been done when treating prolapse. However, more recently, we are leaving the uterus in those patients that wish to keep their uterus providing it is not a source of pain, abnormal bleeding or other problems. I routinely offer patients the option to retain her uterus providing she is not experiencing problems associated with her uterus.

One thing I find perplexing is that many women who go in for prolapse consultations are told that a hysterectomy will be done at the same time. Hysterectomy increases your risk of prolapse (as well as causing a number of other problems) so you certainly wouldn't want that! Best of luck in addressing this!

You are right to be concerned about an increased risk of pelvic organ prolapse as well as vaginal vault prolapse after hysterectomy. But the risks and side effects of hysterectomy involve a much longer list than prolapse. I had a hysterectomy 9 years ago and speak from experience as well as the knowledge I have gained since undergoing this damaging surgery. The bladder and bowel descend without the uterus to separate them and hold them in place.

You dont have to keep your uterus for this purpose and women may need their uterus removed for more than one reason

I had horrible back pain from 2001 when I first noticed prolapse of uterus. I had hysterectomy and repair to bladder and posterior on Feb 5th and guess what....no back pain now. SO I am thrilled!

another form of hysterectomy is when they leave cervix in place...this helps prevent prolapse.....in any of the hysterectomy methods there is zero chance of pregnancy. as above said in a full hyster all female reproductive organs are removed,,,uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix...they sew top of vagina area where cervix once was to leave vagina functional, when healed sex is possible, orgasms still happen most find them less intense though.

Oops - I forgot to address the prolapse issue! Unfortunately, removal of the uterus increases the risk for bladder and bowel prolapse. And there are other adverse effects of hysterectomy (as mentioned in my other post) so you would trade one set of problems for another. If your bladder is by chance already prolapsed as well, it would seem reasonable to suspend both the bladder and the uterus which would allow you to keep your uterus and its lifelong non-reproductive functions.

I am an avid runner who will be undergoing a hysterectoy, uterine prolapse and bladder prolapse reconstruction. Will I be able to resume my running after surgery without damaging repairs to my bladder and rectum?

But even worse, many gyns do a hysterectomy for prolapse and having the uterus removed increases your risk of (another) prolapse not to mention all the other nasty after effects of hysterectomy (with or without ovary / gonad removal). I will be happy to expand on these effects if you want. Hope this helps!

I am 67 yrs. old. My ob/gyn has told me I have cystocele and uterine prolapse, and that I need a vaginal hysterectomy and TVT. I have not had bad or noticeable problems, maybe leakage with a bad cough. I have not noticed anything with my uterus, but the dr says while they do the TVT I should have the hysterectomy. My question: Should the ovaries be removed or left in tact? I think perhaps I am still producing some hormones because I haven't had problems that might suggest otherwise.

I had a uterus prolapse so as result I ended up with having a full hysterectomy. But, now i have what you have. With no relief. If you find answers to your problem please let me know.

There were no uterine or bladder issues after my first child 10 years ago. After second child, I had a pretty bad bladder prolapse. Surgery (lift) to correct when she was 9 months old - only lasted a few months of relief. I suffered through for the next few years. 2 years after the surgery, third child was born. Two weeks after her birth, I went to the emergency room to get a catheter because my bladder was so full (2 1/2 times capacity).

Also, please indicate what type of prolapse you suffered from, and whether or not you had a hysterectomy before the organ prolapse, or after, because a hysterectomy does raise your chances in having a organ prolapse.

I am due to have a vaginal hysterectomy in early August. Has anyone here been through a good experience with the vaginal kind of hyst? Hope I am doing the right thing, I am 55 yr old with pelvic prolapse and low back pain.

A colpohappy is simply the suturing of a vaginal defect such as a herniation or prolapse. It is not really comparable to a hysterectomy. To the very best of my knowledge the terms are in and of themselfs not used together. they are seperate procedures. A colpo. is surely less invasive than a hyster. The exercises your doing are Keagel? Has the possibility of a bladder suspention or sling been prosented to you?

I am male using this site for other reasons. However, I have a great worry. I know nothing about gyno! My wife has a "prolapse". It has got steadily worse over the last 5 years, say. That is her innerds are now showing. She does not have any symptoms, except that she is aware of the prolapse, say a little discomfort. (by the way, she does not know I am posting this - tis private for my interest and knowledge).

When procedures are done properly there is no problem with having a hysterectomy, the complications occur when a woman has a hysterectomy and organs/tissues are not properly anchored and women end up with vaginal vault prolapse. I encourage you to discuss the pros/cons of hysterectomy with your physician as well as ask the exact reason why he/she wants to include this as part of your surgery.

Here's my question . . . I had a hysterectomy in 1990. I am post menopausal (55). A few days ago I started having a thin brownish discharge, no odor, no pain and no irritation. It has increased and is turning more pinkish brown. Not sure what to do. Seems strange . . . I am in a monogamous relationship and have been for 6 years. (although there has been no recent sexual activity.) Should I go right in or can I wait it out?

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