My gynocologist told me this, yet he made no mention of surgery to correct it. Has any other woman out there had this problem and is willing to share what you did for it and what the results were for you? It makes stooling difficult and sex a total embarrassment, not to mention it takes away from the pleasure of it. Only serious answers please, this is very personal. Thank you.
2006-12-30 15:30:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You should go see a colon/rectal specialist or better yet, a urogynecologist, and there are reconstructive surgical procedures to correct this. A Urogynecologist is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who has specialized in the care of women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. The Pelvic Floor is the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves that help support and control the rectum, uterus, vagina, and bladder. The pelvic floor can be damaged by childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease or surgery. You can contact the American Urogynecologist Society for a physician near you by going to the following web site:
2006-12-30 15:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of different surgical procedures to help with this problem. They are typically done by "urogynecologists".
Urogynecology is a subspecialty of OB/GYN dealing mainly with cystoceles and rectoceles. The general term is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction where the muscles and ligament are weakened (due to childbirth, lot of heavy lifting, surgery, etc..)
If this is something that's bothering you enough that you are willing to consider surgery for, make sure your doctor knows it and can refer to for surgery.
Good luck.
2006-12-30 15:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by neuron finder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not absolutely sure, but I would think you would see a proctologist for the rectocele repair, and a GU or genitourinary doctor for the cystocele repair. I can't help[ but wonder how it happened to both, maybe labor? anyway, you probably need two separate doctors for surgery to repair. i hope this helps, and my heart goes out to you
2006-12-30 15:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by Honey pot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to see a urogynecologist. I have a prolapsed uterus, and bladder leakage. Nothing serious, just a quality of life issue for me. Before surgery, the Dr. might send you for therapy, yes...there is therapy for these issues. Mostly core muscle strengthening, and biofeedback. In my case surgery will be the "fix", but not before therapy to see how weak the muscles are.
Good luck!
2006-12-30 16:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Camelgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your Doc is aware of the discomfort this is causing. Sometimes mild cases don't cause any problems and are left untreated. See the link below for a little more info:
2006-12-30 15:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Shihfu Mike Evans 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would find another gynecologist that is more compassionate and that will explain your options. There are surgeries.
2006-12-30 15:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by holliemay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋