Hi love ur site ,interesting stories some simular to mine .I experianced my bladder prolasping last summer 2010 .I work at a hospital in geriactric medicine ,where there is alot of daily (heavy at times )lifting .As of January this year my bladder finally came all the way down to the vag opening ,now I have pressure before and after I void , my question is whyis it , all of a sudden I have difficulty with my bowel movements when I've always been regular ... My appointment with a specialist is not until March and I don't want to have more problems by using laxitives ,I already increased my fiber and water .Also has anyone else had light bleeding after sex with prolapse bladder ,no pain ,uncomfortable at times .Thank-you ! ps I have had 4 all natural vaginal births and no hysterectomy thus far and hope not to .
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Hi Linda,
Thank you for joining the EmpowHer community. As you may already know, pregnancy, childbirth and chronic heavy lifting can cause the pelvic organs, like the bladder, vagina and rectum to drop or sag. In addition to urinary incontinence, some women experience vaginal spotting, painful sexual intercourse, fecal incontinence and difficulty with bowel movements.
You might find this video and information by Dr. Karyn Eilber helpful in answering some of your questions:
https://www.empowher.com/bladder-prolapse/content/what-prolapse-dr-eilber-video
Also, here is the link to the Bladder Prolapse Community:
February 24, 2011 - 5:58pmhttps://www.empowher.com/condition/bladder-prolapse/community
Here you can connect with other women who are coping with this same condition.
Talk to your doctor, if by telephone before your scheduled appointment, before using laxatives.
Hope this helps!
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