Prolapse Problems: Prolapse Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment

by Margaret Miles

Prolapse is a very common problemMany women suffer from pelvic organ prolapse, but few talk about it. It's an area of women's health that is locked behind a wall of silence, caused primarily by embarrassment. Millions of women suffer - for no good reason.This reluctance to talk means nobody knows exact numbers but it is estimated that over half of women who have had children will end up with some kind of prolapse. Prolapses can be prevented, managed and successfully treated but only if you ask for help. That means knowing the right questions to ask. Doctors are busy and can lack time to give useful explanations to women who are embarrassed, or don't know how to push for clear answers.It is for those women - including you, perhaps - that Margaret Miles wrote Prolapse Problems.Margaret Miles 'put up with it'.Margaret is a regular woman who put up with a double prolapse for many years. She didn't talk about it. Even to her doctor. At first it was just a bit uncomfortable 'down there' and Margaret persuaded herself that it was just part of the changes that happen to a woman's body as she gets older. After the birth of her third child she suffered repeated bouts of cystitis. Her doctor casually mentioned that she might have a 'slight' prolapse and asked Margaret if she suffered from stress incontinence. Out of embarrassment, Margaret said no, even though the answer really was yes.So nothing was done. The doctor offered no more information and Margaret didn't understand the implications. Like so many other women she just got on with her life. But of course, without management or treatment prolapses don't get better. What starts out as a minor discomfort eventually becomes a serious problem.Why Margaret Miles wrote Prolapse Prolapse Prevention, Symptoms and TreatmentThere are seven types of pelvic organ prolapse. Prolapse of the bladder is most common, followed by a prolapsed uterus and then that of the rectum. Weakening or tearing of support muscles in the pelvic region lead to parts of those organs bulging into the vagina, and in extreme cases actually protruding out.Margaret finally sought medical advice and had a small operation to succesfully repair her prolapses. After years of discomfort, embarrassment and worry a great weight was lifted.She did the unthinkable and talked to other people about what she had been through and how it had, at last, been dealt with. What amazed her was how many of her friends and relatives admitted that they, too, had been suffering in silence. Some very badly. And yet, the wall of silence that surrounds prolapse had prevented any of them from seeking help or advice.That soon changed. One of Margaret's friends was advised by her doctor to do Kegel exercises and has seen great improvements. Two others have now also undergone minor surgical procedures to repair their prolapses and are enjoying new leases of life.Margaret realized that information and knowledge is important and so sat down to write a 'plain English' guide to prolapse to explain the options a woman has and, hopefully, set her on to the road to a more comfortable life.This is not a longwinded medical book and Margaret has no medical qualifications. It is 43 pages of simple, clear advice from one woman to another. She stresses the importance of seeking qualified medical advice.

65 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 28, 2013

Reviews

[Yvonne Mullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Prolapse

It doesn't offer anything new. But interesting reading and quite informative and interesting. . The surgery chapters weren't really what I wanted as do not wish to go down that route. But always good to know what's in store

[Bella Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

much needed information

I found this very informative. It left me somewhat angry with the medical community, especially our Gynecologist! This information should be a part of women's health care.

[Marcie Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

More informative than GP

After months of asking GP for help this book has been more informative. Hope I can use this to get the help I need from the GP.

[Patricia Tate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book about a subject few women wish to discuss even with their best friends. I don't think most women realize how common a problem this is. We should all be informed and this is a good resource.

[Bonnie Lee Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things my family md an my gyn never told me. A wealth of information. Thank you!

Things my family MD and a gyn never told me. A wealth of real information. A must read for every female!