Pelvic organ prolapse is when the bladder, rectum, uterus, or vagina drop down or bulge out from their proper places. Pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to pelvic organ prolapse if it goes untreated.
This can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Aside from this, it can also cause problems with continence, sexual pleasure, and other normal bodily functions.
There are various types of pelvic organ prolapse including:
- Uterine: When the uterus bulges into the vaginal canal
- Cystocele: When the bladder falls into the vaginal canal
- Rectocele: When the rectum falls downward
- Vaginal Vault Prolapse: When the vagina falls downward
- Enterocele: When the small bowel causes a bulge by pushing against the vaginal canal
If you’re suffering from symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction like this, we provide pelvic floor therapy in Alexandria to help you strengthen your pelvic muscles.
By improving the support of your pelvic walls, you can protect your pelvic organs. Our FNP, Erin Sengel, can go over all the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction so that you know what to look for.