Aside from decreasing symptoms of prolapse a desired outcome of pelvic floor reconstruction is for the woman to be able to return to her active life.
Pelvic floor prolapse surgery recovery time.
The extent of surgery will depend on the stage and severity of your prolapse.
And the extent of pelvic prolapse surgery will affect your recovery.
Prolapsed bladder is divided into four categories which are mild moderate severe and complete.
For more information on how to perform pelvic floor exercises see the leaflet pelvic floor exercises.
Do not try to exercise to gain fitness e g.
But there are some general principles that apply to all types of pelvic prolapse surgery.
By jogging power walking aerobics classes etc.
When you have pelvic organ prolapse your pelvic organs your bladder uterus and rectum are.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises kegel exercises can help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
While the first two categories require minimal treatment the latter two categories normally require surgery to reposition the bladder in its normal anatomical position and pelvic floor and vaginal wall strengthening exercises are recommended.
In general you should plan to take a few weeks off from work.
Women who experience urinary incontinence often have this procedure to treat symptoms caused by prolapse and stress incontinence.
For at least 6 weeks following surgery.
Pelvic organ prolapse can result in symptoms including urinary leakage constipation and difficulty with intercourse.
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery you have.
You should also avoid sex and vigorous exercise or activity for at least 6 weeks.
If you d like individual advice we have a network of over 40 physiotherapists specialising in pelvic health who can support you during your recovery.
Women often wait years dealing with symptoms of pop before they commit to surgery.
Every woman s experience of pelvic organ prolapse surgery is different.
These are repaired in several different ways either conservatively with non surgical treatments or with surgery.
It is safe to re start pelvic floor exercises when you feel ready usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
When pelvic organ prolapse starts affecting your daily life it could be time for surgery.
The decision to undergo pelvic reconstructive surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse pop can be difficult.