All About Prolapse | Cystocele, Uterine Prolapse, & Rectocele Symptoms, Grading, Treatment, & More!

[@PelvicEmpowerment]

Pelvic organ prolapse is much more common than you might think! I’ve gotten a number of requests to make different sorts of videos surrounding prolapse-especially exercise-based videos for prolapse treatment-and I’ve been hesitant… because it’s been my experience that the proper treatment for prolapse really varies person to person. ✩ Related Videos: → Can I have sex with prolapse & best sex positions for prolapse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWcfayAepiSr6c → Quick, easy 5 minute technique to relieve prolapse symptoms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbMkGqMprqAabs → Can I have anal sex with a prolapse? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5vLm5J4qrKGidU → All about the pelvic floor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDUdHdnqJKNesk → An ode to my healing body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2PKe5afa7CtiNE 😸 Check meowt on instagram: instagram.com/pelvicempowerment/ 🤸 Find a pelvic provider near you: pelvicrehab.com/ So, I wanted to make a more comprehensive video in hopes of helping women and people with vaginas gain a better understanding of their bodies, what’s happening during prolapse, and what options they have for healing 🧡

[@oscarjito7733]

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[@rhondacunningham5875]

I cannot thank you enough for this video and your wonderful visual-descriptions . I have been getting referrals to a pelvic floor therapist in my area for years but I thought it would just be a waste of time because I thought they were just tell me to do a bunch of Kegel‘s. I am so very glad that I watched this video and I will pursue getting help with my diagnosed cystocele - thank you !

[@rosyrosy2289]

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[@julielepage1315]

Can I go running with a grade one prolapse I fear the answer is probably no .

[@lthomas3478]

Totally agree

[@katmiller6520]

Best video I have ever seen. I have been told I need surgery for 5 Years but still on fence. I was a Grade 3 but believe I am now Grade 4 with a rectal prolapse also. Every time I give in and seek sugery, "life" gets in the way (my Mom's death, husband prostate cancer, grandson murdered). I can no longer focus on me but become the matriarch of the family. I am 72 and think women need to be more open and seek care. Young lady, you are educated, articulate and speak with kindness in your voice. I applaud you and will share this video. Thank you so much.

[@farrahfaucet3889]

I hope you can make the time to care for yourself one day. You deserve it.❤

[@tess4-2]

This video is here for 2 yrs and I just discovered it, which is a shame because I finally understand through your really clear and kind teaching a part of my female body I knew nothing about. And I am 68 yrs now. Over the decades I have been told many times, by family physicians, male and female, always in the same way: "You have a prolapsed uterus." They say it briefly, like it's this curiosity about me, this defect, that I should know about. That's it! There's nothing to be done anyway, so it's not of further interest. WTF! Thanks for caring enough to build on a woman's right to know her own body and make decisions about it.

[@moniquehuchet3646]

This is the best information on the subject. I am 85, had five pregnancies and have been dealing with prolapse for the past 20 years, I do not consider surgery but will investigate my options based on what I learned here. Thank you.

[@allyelly]

Excellent video, thank you! I am in my 60's, two emergency deliveries with both children delivered by forceps. After my prolapse at the start of this year my GP sent me immediately to a lovely young Gynaecologist. In her surgery practice she actually has a pelvic physiotherapist who is kind, caring. They work together and I now realise just how important that is! I was a perfect candidate for a hysterectomy but we decided (after many tests) that I would try the ring pessary before trying surgery. As they both said try the pessary and if it doesn't work then have surgery. Here in Australia the pelvic physiotherapist inserts the pessary, she then gave me instructions for certain pelvic exercises. So far so good.

[@k.pep.1253]

Never thought I’d find myself here..at 35.. just after 1 child. But I can tell you are passionate about your job. Your presentation was phenomenal and you were so graceful at presenting this issue!!! You are a blessing. Thank you so much for this video. Looking forward to checking out the others!

[@sheidaasnaf6920]

Same, please let me know if you feel better now after 10 months?

[@k.pep.1253]

@@sheidaasnaf6920 hi! I am so so sorry ugh….So I’m coming up on 14mo PP & I must say I am now in a much better place mentally and probably symptom-wise too but def still symptomatic.. unfortunately. . How are you?

[@azerlynno]

I’m 28 with only 1 child and I’m experiencing cystocele. Very disheartening but her video gives me hope

[@k.pep.1253]

@@azerlynno how far PP are you? I’m at least still a stage 2 at 17mo PP😣.. I think my prolapse could have been avoided smh which makes all this even worse.

[@k.pep.1253]

@@sheidaasnaf6920 how are you doing?

[@annemarieluiten4669]

This video was not only helpfull in explaining facts about prolaps. It also was a kind of soothing; i’m not alone. Thank you.

[@John-D.]

Thank you, from a 71 year old husband. I NEED to learn THIS!

[@scecheryl]

I needed this video! At 68 I’ve already experienced a hysterectomy. Experiencing new symptoms & you’ve been so clear in explaining the process & options.

[@MahrieGReid]

Had my first prolapse (uterine) after having twins. Had the uterus removed at age 27. Currently, I am 74 years old and now have a rectocele for about five years. THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME. Wish this information had been available years ago! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRESENTATION! I will be sharing the link with my family doc who always looks for ways to educate her patients.

[@susannefiore4338]

I was recently diagnosed with the rector seal also and was wondering, does that give you problems with being able to eliminate like having a complete bowel movement? I’m also the voice texting, and that word does not get spelled correctly. Any information that you have regarding this would be very helpful to me at this time. Thank you.

[@MahrieGReid]

Yes, elimination can be a problem. Manually expressing the feces by two fingers inserted in the vagina helps. @@susannefiore4338

[@nicolechini2635]

Thank you!!! I’m 43 still breastfeeding and noticed prolapse bulge in my vagina. Was freaking out. Watched many KZbin videos but NONE has explained it like this. Or even mentioned breastfeeding and the relaxing of muscles. Thank you. You’ve given me hope of restoration!

[@ellens511]

I highly recommend pelvic floor physical therapy! I had surgery, after much deliberation, and due to ongoing pain afterwards, was referred to my wonderful pelvic floor therapist. It was life changing. Six years later, ( at 62) I’m doing well! This was such a good video-wish I had all this info six years ago! I agree with everything you said! Thank you!

[@robertannmccormick3859]

Thank you so much for such GREAT information about prolapse issues and concerns. Your diagrams made it very easy to understand the body functions. Absolutely excellent presentation. Thank you for not rushing with delivering the facts surrounding this issue so many women suffer with. Please continue to educate in your direct fashion. You are appreciated.

[@farisasmith7109]

I was prescribed pelvic PT ,but there's a long waiting period for sessions. Your explanation of the different types of prolapse was very educational.

[@deborahroper3694]

Hi Tori, I hope I have your name right. I just wanted to apologize to you for a comment I made. I normally don’t say anything negative about or to anyone. I said that this is a very important and informative videos. It is the best and most thorough video I’ve ever watched about women’s health care. I did say that something was distracting in the video. I apologize completely. I am just from an older generation and I still have some adjusting to do. I had to come back and apologize. You are truly awesome and a beautiful young woman. I wish more Doctors would take the time to explain women’s health. You are truly a blessing and I hope you can forgive me.

[@AllergicToMakeBelieve]

Hi - 60 years old here. Without having read your earlier comment, I know exactly what you mean and It's bothing me so much that I cannot watch, I can only listen. Her video is very helpful and she is kind, I just can't look at it. I used to help my uncle with his hogs.

[@pinknylon1121]

So why do you feel the need to mention it? You're entitled to your opinion, but it's not necessary to share it.

[@lauratrotter476]

Thank you so so much. I've been panicking or freaking out thinking the pessary isn't working and I need surgery. You're an angel!!!

[@ruthlewis673]

I can’t believe you mentioned mesh as a possible answer to this problem. We have a huge number of women who are now taking class action over this. We are talking thousands of women whose lives have been upended by this procedure. It’s now before the courts.

[@reeyam5929]

I believe that is related to hernial surgeries

[@janinelargent9220]

The FDA has banned the use of mesh with vaginal surgery but it is allowed in open abdominal surgery

[@cheryl7784]

I agree with the other comments, that this is the best educational video on pelvic prolapse and you’re a phenomenal educator. I wish I had found you sooner. I hope you continue to educate and share information with us. It’s very much appreciated!! Thank you! 😀

[@rosemaryturgeon7173]

This is absolutely the best video that I have seen on pelvic floor prolapse!! Thank You So Much for providing it!! I love the visuals, just what I needed! You answered so many of my questions! I was a nurse for 20yrs, and I was having a very difficult time trying to figure out which type of prolapse I currently have. I had three very difficult vaginal births with episiotomies over 35years ago and a total radical hysterectomy secondary to cancer 15years ago, and believe that I have more than one type of prolapse. This video really helped me understand how more than one or two prolapses occur at the same time. I have an appointment soon with a urologist/gynecologist and feel so much more prepared. Thank You again!

[@louannv8608]

Doctors like you make the world worth living in 🙏🏽👌🏼

[@sologmomma2494]

You are amazing. I can't thank you enough. I've been experiencing trouble getting a full BM and it dawned on me that it could be the prolapse, this video and information has eased my concern and encourages me to seek help and get relief, hopefully without surgery☺️

[@PelvicEmpowerment]

Aww, my heart 🧡 I'm so glad this video was helpful for you, and I'm ecstatic to hear that you feel encouraged to seek help and get relief! You deserve it!

[@taras5131]

I did physical therapy, which did improve bladder control, but after 10 years of putting up with ongoing having stress incontinence i had a mesh tape sling put in, that was over 20 years ago and no problems. I felt like it really changed my life. Find a doctor who you trust is very important.

[@marywhite8517]

@Tara same for me.

[@maralewandowski8971]

I was diagnosed today with stage 3+ v prolapse. This video gave me a better understanding of the diagnosis, thank you. You are a very good teacher.

[@sylviacater5513]

No one wants to diagnose

[@wendylee13]

If I may, this Hass to be one of the best informative videos that I’ve ever seen on prolapse. You made it easy to understand and I appreciate it if there is anyone out there that can respond to this I would really appreciate it. 11 years ago I had a bladder sling installed, a rectocyle and a cystocyle repair, And prior to that I did have a partial hysterectomy so I no longer have my uterus. Within the last couple months I have had bloating beyond belief, frequent urination, and now within the last few days horrible pressure in the vaginal area. I went and had a CT scan, vaginal ultrasound, regular ultrasound, and bloodwork. They found that I had an umbilical hernia. And everything else looked OK so then I went back to the same OB/GYN that did the first surgeries and he did try to put a pessary in my vagina for two hours I lasted and then came back and begged him to take it out it was not helping me at all and with my high anxiety and being as sensitive as I am it was just too much for me and then I could not poop once I had that in. And then he also told me that I have a bulge that has developed from the Sister seal so obviously he said I’m starting to prolapse again. And oddly enough this happened after I had a stupid idea and decided to do a run walk program for one day and I never run and the next day the pressure was unbearable and I was in the ER the entire day. So then he tells me why don’t you go to a general surgeon for your hernia and see what he says and if he bounces you back to me then I will repair the bulge and the hernia all at the same time. So now I made an appointment for a second opinion because of his arrogance and also him not being empathic towards me whatsoever as I laid there and cried from the pressure I am now seeing a very well-known Female OB/GYN that specializes in pelvic floor issues and menopause because I’m also post menopausal I’m on bio identical hormone patch and progesterone 14 days out of the month. I really don’t want to run in and start doing surgery because that last surgery 10 years ago was absolute hell and the recovery was unbelievably hard. So if any of you or the maker of this video has any good advice for me I would really appreciate it thank you

[@marylechkun1095]

So sorry for your troubles. There are a lot of support groups on Facebook that you might consider joining. I just recently joined 2 of them and it's been emtionally and physically beneficial.

[@wendylee13]

@@marylechkun1095 thank you kindly!

[@cathyhendry2882]

Excellent video and you are absolutely right about a pessary being super-helpful. I had a grade 3 prolapse and was told I needed a hysterectomy. Second opinion from another consultant who prescribed a ring pessary. I wore it for a while full time, gradually reducing use and now, years later, I hardly ever use it. It’s been life-changing for me!

[@ЕкатеринаОрлова-с7у]

please write why you don’t use a urinal, thanks to it there is no more prolapse? Is the operation no longer necessary? thanks for the answer!

[@diane360]

you are a GOD send!! You're the most incredible Dr. So mindfully, educated, articulate, caring, aware & loving woman doctor I have ever listened to in my lifetime! I am 71yrs young. Had a hysterectomy at age 24. Lived in pain the last 3 yrs b4 my surgery. I Experienced extremely painful intercourse, lost my firstborne w/prematured birth @ 6&1/2 months he weighed 3 lbs. My next birth experienced a placenta previa @ 7 months, they stopped my conractions after 12 hrs, remained in hospital in a horizontal position for 2 months b4 being blessed w/a healthy beautiful baby girl. After a yr of bladder challenges was sent to a urologist & he stretched my urethra on & off for a yr, due to not being able to urinate. Had my son shortly after (to be put on hormones althroughout pregnancy), & went full term. Was in so much pain after intercourse. It affected my marriage, husband accusing me of being fridged, hypochondriac etc. Went to 3 different doctors who treated me like It was all in my head. Found a doctor who saw me in tears & exshaused to be told @ 24 I should have a d&c laparoscopy & then he found that I had the uterus of a 70 yr old lady. I opted for removal as opposed to reconstructive, bcuz my grandmother had died of uterine cancer. I wish that I would have had a Dr like you back then! I feel my mother lacked proper nutrition growing up during the war in Germany & that affected me during my gestation what do you think? I have a lot of challenges with all the negative you mentioned in this fantastic & informative video. The medical & medicare here in Hawaii lacks true educated care. I have given up & have a none existence in having a healthy relationship & haven't been with a man in 10 years😢. Makes me so sad, lonely & discouraged. I no longer trust doctors with the way the world is. We need Drs in the world like you!! May GOD continually bless you the way he has, you my dear are the gift!! Thank you for who you are! ❤

[@laronicaconway1230]

THIS.WAS.SO.SO.SO.GOOD!!! I am absolutely a visual person and this was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much!! You’re an excellent teacher!! ❤🙌🏾👏🏾

[@VaginalProlapse-q5o]

At 75 years I wrote my book Vaginal Prolapse Colpoclesis Surgery A Personal Story. Prolapse is terrifying and very painful. Not one doctor every warned me or any women I know that this was a possibility. WHY???? I want to inform women and give them hope.

[@Syl-Vee]

Over the past couple of years I have watched a lot of videos on this subject. This is the most informative, insightful and understandable one I have seen so far. Nowhere, whether in video or written form, have I found so much pertinent information in one place. Thank you! I saw a doctor of PT pelvic floor specialist. She gave me the exercises and empowerment to drastically improve my situation. Before this, I thought that life as I knew it was over.

[@shannonelliott9230]

What a great teacher you are! Absolutely appreciate your videos. Just found them. I've had nine children and no one talks about this.

[@ruthannsolomon2794]

This is so helpful to visualize the organs and understand the terms of thy pelvic floor. I am a childbirth educator and would love to have a video to refer my class members to, regarding appropriate kegels for childbirth prep and postpartum.

[@barbaranasser8171]

Thank you for explaining the condition. The anatomy and analogies were helpful in better understanding the different types of prolapses. I didn’t see the link for finding a pelvic floor therapist across the US. Would like to find one so maybe i overlooked and will go back and check. You’ve been a tremendous help in understanding what’s going on physiologically and how best to treat moving forward.

[@jilljohnson5063]

Thanks for this video, Tori. It's the best one I've seen. I just found out I have a 3rd degree rectocele. (And I'm getting a second opinion because I'm pretty sure I have a cystocele too.) I'm going through a grieving process as I feel like the life I wanted is over, and I'm also experiencing a lot of anger. How was I never educated on this? I've had 4 kids and I know with my first one, which was a forcep delivery, is when symptoms started. I've lived with the chronic pain for 12 years. No OB ever mentioned pelvic floor issues or prolapse to me once. Feeling angry. And stupid that I didn't know. I could've helped it and strengthened my pelvic floor all those years ago. So what I'm gathering from my research is that mine is so severe I need a pessary or surgery. I just don't like either of those options but I guess I have no choice. Really feeling like my life is over. :( The soonest I can get into a pelvic floor therapist is March. But it sounds like that won't really help a 3rd degree rectocele. Have any of your clients have any type of reversal with a stage 3?

[@PelvicEmpowerment]

Hi Jill, while I'm so glad that this video was helpful for you, I'm so sorry to learn about your recent diagnosis and how long it took for you to get properly diagnosed. Your grief and anger are both so incredibly valid, I feel anger for you knowing that your first delivery was a forceps delivery and that's when your symptoms began. However, while I think I can understand feeling stupid, too (our experiences are different, but I injured my pelvis and have been recovering for the last almost two years, and I felt a lot of stupidity knowing what I know and still getting hurt the way that I did), I hope that you can see that this isn't your fault. You were looking towards medical providers to help you with medicine, that's exactly what someone *should* do, and you were balancing motherhood and raising 4 children! That's a lot to ask of someone on top of independently managing her medical care when her providers told her otherwise. The the silver lining of prolapses is that they aren't emergencies, so you have the gift of time when it comes to surgical intervention. Bodies are really incredible, so much more so than we give them credit to be, and you never know just how well your body might respond to conservative techniques until you try them! I have had some success with more mild stage 3 prolapses, usually with a combination of pelvic floor retraining and pessary use. And know that I meant what I said in this video, the grading can be affected by a number of things, like activity/time of day/gravity/position/etc., so it may have been a stage 3 during that time of diagnosis, but could improve in severity pending on what you're up to! As I mentioned, I really feel that while our experiences are different, some of our mental/emotional experiences may overlap. I hear what you're saying when you talk about grief/the feeling of death/mourning, I felt all of those things, too. I understand the feelings of hopelessness/anger/feeling like your life is over. I'm so glad that you're seeking a pelvic PT, but I'm so sorry that you have to wait until March. Consider calling the office to check for cancellations, especially Monday mornings! You might be surprised how much sooner you can get in if you call - it can be a real case of "the squeaky wheel gets the oil" and, until then, don't give up on your body's ability to heal. You are not alone in your experiences. Bodies are truly amazing, and yours is no exception 🧡 PS, if you're at all interested in learning more about some of our potentially paralleled mental/emotional experiences, I have a view videos that detail what I experienced. This is an ode I wrote to my body when I was in the real thick of my healing, maybe ~6 months in or so: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2PKe5afa7CtiNE - it might be a good place to start/find more related content!

[@divergentmind2023]

hi there. how are you? were you able to fix it? my story is like yours. it has been ten years never mentioned but after my baby one my body was never the same. i hope you are well.

[@k.pep.1253]

I too had forceps delivery just 3mo ago with my first baby. I suspected prolapse a few weeks after birth.. & sure enough at 6wk check up I told my OB & even though he was very nonchalant he did say it was my bladder. . Now a month down the road, I’m suspecting possibly more.. ugh. My baby is growing fast and I have to care for her and the home so it’s possible more organs have followed the decent smh. I’m trying really hard to not just be completely discouraged. Trying to get a referral to PFPT. Hoping my insurance covers it. Im 35.. I’ve always been very active.. we want more kids. !!

[@divergentmind2023]

@@k.pep.1253 i went to four different docs since then no one ever mentioned my prolapses, it is so sad.

[@rblstylelife8201]

My Dr said to me pessary is not helpfull for rectocele..i have a small rectocele but dnt know why I can't pass motion fully...i have to use fingure and jet spray water to get it out pls help me I can't live normal life

[@janetginger8571]

I am 83 and taking super blue green algae has stoped incontenance. Plus it strengthen the bones in case of a fall. My uterus has fallen and when going out I wear a heavy cotton face cloth doubled lined with paper towels after emptying bladder. Getting older requires giving up junk food, because what you eat, your body becomes.

[@helenjob]

Such a great video. I have a prolapse which I didn't address for years through ignorance. I'm considering surgery which I was offered about ten years ago but went down the physio route instead. It's worked to a great extent but age, six months of chemo and a lot of physical building and house maintenance has taken it's toll.... Looking into a pessary and holding out to the last possible minute!! Thank you for this video. It should be part of health education in schools 👍

[@ruthr1093]

I had a grade 4 uterine prolapse, plus an over active bladder which caused me to constantly wear a protective pad. The prolapse felt like an “orange” hanging down! Definitely I needed surgery. The bad part was that I also needed surgery from the Urinary Specialist Doctor and had to wait many months until the Gynecologist and the other doctor could both get together on the same date for a surgery. I think I was diagnosed in May, didn’t have surgery til October…..felt like I’d been forgotten about….my problem just kept getting worse! They said I wasn’t forgotten, but sure was a long time to suffer like that!

[@user-bq7sl6ws5q]

maybe you need to see an urogynecologist? I am having same problem and going to see an urogynecologist soon.

[@simplysusan.5625]

Best ever...I have no uterus and feel I have rectum prolapse Your description of using a finger is me!!! Also experiencing severe incontinence. As soon as I stand, or move, urine comes out and I cannot stop it. Emptying is difficult and I sometimes have diarrhea too. My bowel movements are firmer since i switched to lactade milk. Im 73 years old. I had severe endometriosis when my uterus was removed (20+ years ago)and was told the surgeon had to leave my cervix because it was fused to my bladder and intestines with scar tissue. I'd love to hear from you. I need some serious pelvic help!!

[@msansolo1]

I don’t even know where to start. First off, I have a suspected (by me) diagnosis and am waiting unfortunately for my upcoming ob appt. Your video was so unbelievably educating! Your voice and demeanor is so soothing. You are so knowledgable and you’ve made all of this info so digestible. I was almost brought to tears honestly. I’m scared and worried. I want to have another baby. It’s all a bit jarring. But you’ve alleviated a lot of that and I look forward to rectifying whatever it is I have going on. Thank you for this!

[@annhanrahan5287]

This is a fantastic video to explain what every woman should know about the anatomy and physiology of our pelvic floor organs. …..Ann from Ottawa

[@starrnighttt_123]

I'm 23 years old virgin but I think i suffer from a prolapse.😢 i used to bear down sometimes during masturbation due to orgasms but that's it. I've been having some painful sensation in my vaginal canal and recently when i took a mirror to look i found that my entrance is blocked by some growth. I don't have any other symptoms but the fact that i might have a prolapse this young is crushing my soul. Especially that i don't left heavy and never had anything inside of me 😭

[@silasreed1]

I’m 20 and I’ve dealt with a cystocele for 2 years now, you’re not alone at all 🫂

[@starrnighttt_123]

@@silasreed1 i'm so sorry to hear that... What were your symptoms?

[@vnoell6747]

I’m 21 and i noticed a bulge coming out of my vagina I thought it was normal till I had my girls friends look down there and they were all shocked I’m freaking out cause I’m so young so I have to Dr appointment coming up soon. I literally have 0 symptoms so idk what to think I feel like something is wrong with me know and I have broken vag 😭😭 so you’re not alone :( ♥️

[@finalbraincell460]

25 here ... same shi, staryed when i have just turned 23 tho

[@MntMama6041]

Great video! I love how you explained it all in a way that a non-medical person could understand. Before watching this video I watched another one that had so many medical terms that I got lost.

[@ronacatrin3044]

Amazing and clear explanation, great teaching. Thank you 😊

[@margaretmackay8789]

This has been the most informative video I’ve found in several months of scouring the internet. I wish I’d found it a lot earlier.

[@momof3837]

Thank you for all the information in this video. It has been the most helpful. I was so scared and you have given me hope. I was avoiding my yearly exam because of fear. I will schedule my exam and pelvic physical therapy. ❤

[@JESUS.IS.MY.FRIEND]

Wow! Best video I've come across. Thank you for explaining this and easing my mind about my "prolapse"

[@featherdancegmailaccount1372]

Wonderful presentation. Clear and concise information and visuals. I thank you for the time you put into preparing and sharing this excellent video! I have invested hours trying to understand the problem of prolapse and you just made it easy to understand. THANK YOU!

[@julielepage1315]

I have a grade one prolapse which has actually improved through Exercise and weight loss

[@HerlindaRodriguez-t6w]

You are truly an Anel on earth, we need so much guidance, some of us don’t have a good guidance 🌹

[@jennicahill]

thank you so much for this video. it was so informative and reassuring. i was diagnosed with rectocele and cystocele and have definitely been grieving the change in my body. this was a great video to explain why certain symptoms might occur! 🧡✨🙏🏼 and how these celes occur and affect daily life

[@PelvicEmpowerment]

I'm so glad that this video was helpful for you 🧡 and while I haven't experienced prolapse, I've experienced other forms of pelvic dysfunction that have caused a sort of grieving process in myself, too. You aren't alone, and hopefully this video can help you find the proper provider to bring you some relief and healing! Wishing you the best!

[@jennicahill]

@@PelvicEmpowerment 🧡🧡🧡

[@maryannevanoff4464]

THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO. 73 years old. Was on oxybutinin for years because my bladder would just “let loose.” However, unknown to me it was the cause of my constipation dealing with this is difficult. My leakage is not all the time but I have the problem after sitting too long I “stand and my bladder just let’s loose.” Spotty leakage is intermittent and I never know if and when it will occur. Also, I go very often during the night and sleep is disrupted. I do some standing pelvic floor exercises. They have helped a little. However, I feel it is time for therapy. Your video has helped me figure out what to tell the doctor. Greatly appreciate oared.

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Did physical therapy work for you or did you have surgery?

[@candimccann]

Those drawings helped a lot! I've been googling a lot and looked at a lot of diagrams, but your simple ones helped the most.

[@gracevargas3186]

This video was phenomenal. I am an educator of complex topics and I am inspired by how clearly and succinctly you shared your expertise! I am inspired to advocate for myself with my medical provider from a much more informed space. Bravo!

[@marcibunn]

❤thanknu!

[@cathydunmore9644]

Excellent video with such a great explanation. I did go to a pelvic floor physiotherapist whose only advice was for me to do kegels. I think the problem is that all my appointments were at 8 am so she didn’t see how bad it was by the end of the day. The kegels alone have definitely not helped. Thank you for helping me understand why.

[@PhilKeoghKeogh]

I found your video very good and very importantly reduces the fears that go with pelvic organ prolapse .. probably one of the best video on utube on this subject … good information gives me back more control .. so I would really be interested in watching your video on the technique you mentioned that eases the pressure built up in the vagina after a walk or at the end of the day when you have proplapse .. thank you for your advise and information it’s just what I need to hear right now…

[@dorothyawo9086]

Excellent information & very detailed. I wish my gyn Dr was that descriptive. I learned a lot from your video & I am in my 70's.

[@trudymarcano4612]

This is the best explanation of the different types of prolapses

[@lennieblake3444]

So much more informative and clear than a visit to the doctor was for me. Thank you!

[@katnip198]

Best video I have seen on the subject. Thank you so much for teaching so clearly and understandably.

[@sineaddolan1413]

So so helpful, thank you! Ive had 4 natural births and just stopped breastfeeding my last baby, pelvic health is not discussed nearly enough.

[@suzanaeicher6463]

Thank you so much Tori for this fantastic video. I needed this kind of information so much in order to have a better understanding and especially helping me make a choice what I want for me. You're great.

[@elizabethsetterlund8160]

Excellent review. I’ve had all of this... and ended with surgery by one doc and had to have redone by another, and complications and had another lesser surgery but still time not working. It was a difficult time. 😕

[@stephanytucken8716]

Best best best video ever, plain and simple explanation, will watch all your videos now 😊

[@angelapharness8862]

Thank you so much for explaining this issue so throughly. I’m in the process of trying to find a solution and competent physiotherapist.

[@ingridswanepoel2577]

What a great education . Thank you dear lady enjoying the purpose of your life, making a change to someone else

[@ksharman8283]

Thank you so much for explaining so well. Definitely have a better understanding, my PT I have been seeing for almost 6 months never explained to this indepth. Stay Blessed

[@marylechkun1095]

Best explanation I have heard yet! Keep up the videos. Wish you were in my state!

[@nancyambrose2130]

Thank you so much for this fantastic, informative, enlightening, extremely helpful video. Have read several books on PElvic organ prolapse (POP), gone to websites, videos, etc. Had POP PT and use a pessary for many years….this video really explained kegals and why they don’t work for my gr. 3 issue….and so much more helpful and so professional info you shared! Will be checking out your other videos! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@charlene5861]

From a French PT , AMAZING CONTENT! And you’re great!!! Thank you !!

[@JoyceL-u5r]

One of the best videos on this subject and I’ve seen many

[@Sharon-w4i5l]

Wonderful video! Most comprehensive I've seen yet. Question: Is it important to know which organ has prolapsed? I really don't want a Dr messing around "down there!" Mine feels like (when I was younger) a tampon is slipping in my vigina. What happened was (9/2023) my husband and I were shooting hoops, and I made a wrong move and pulled the muscles in my lower back. Also, I became constipated from Ibuprofen. My back is at 95%, so I expect a full recovery. Now, if I can figure out how to fix this prolapse without it worsening, I'll be a happy gal😊

[@susanrussell2976]

Thank you for this encouraging video. I am 70, and training for my sixth trail marathon. It’s been 4 years since my last one, but I only hiked that one. I just noticed during a shower today that I had a bulge at the entrance of my vagina and freaked myself out, had an exam, now referred to gyn. I love run/walking trails especially running downhill. I certainly hope that with pessary and PT,😊 I can continue.

[@sandrafitz7050]

Hi Tori, I found your video to be very informative and would like the link for therapist in my area. 6 weeks ago I had total reconstructive surgery. I was a #4 and had no other choice than to have the surgery. I would like to start doing some exercises to strengthen my pelvic floor, but want to be sure that I do the right exercises to insure proper healing. Thank you. Sandra

[@wendypecikonis424]

Wonderful video to explain this issue women experience. Not enough information given when visiting an OBGYN office! Thank you!

[@alwayzcharmin]

God bless you for being so clear in simple terms and images ❤🙏

[@lindaberg9960]

Great job! Very knowledgeable. Great teaching skills. Appreciate your time and efforts. Looking forward to hearing & watching more❤

[@treasureslayer3049]

So glad you did this video. So much info I needed I never got from my Doctor. Great job

[@cathiwim]

Thank you for making this video- I am a homebirth midwife and am looking for as many resources as i can find- some of my clients have large families or multiples, and i want to be as much help as possible.

[@JessRaeEth]

I would like to hear more about rectal prolapse. Seems scarier than vaginal… it’s really bad. 😭

[@margaretfleming3554]

Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@carolmassimiani5567]

I am so grateful for this info ... thank you for such an easy to understand and hugely informative video.

[@CynthiaTrusso]

Your explanation in this video is absolutely amazing! I learned so much. Thank you so much!

[@marywikstrom3756]

I am a retired RN & learned a lot myself.

[@marymccall9330]

I am so glad I found you! Very helpful. I hope to find a helpful therapist soon. Thank you! ❤️

[@DebbieBellamy]

Very good! Your great in explaining and the pictures really help!

[@traceycrawford9938]

Thank you for this video! This is just something that isn’t talked about enough! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@wintersbrg]

i am 85 yr husband of wife who has prolopse. a pessery worked weel for 5 years but dementia has contributed an additional strain. Pessery fell out , im not ccomfortable with reinserting, but feel i should educate my self to be more helpfu. Your diagrams are giving me a more comfortable position to take up conversation with our nurse practiioner who is desirous of us continuing the pessery route. my change of heart is triggered by my wife seeming to be transfixed on the feeling she needs to pee. Thankyou

[@paulinemcallister9855]

Just wear pads she to old now and it does not matter I 65and wear pads day night no surgery for me I got other things like 3neeks hip and blood cancer i.dont put things in side had six kids late baby all big so don't worry just use padsxblessings nanapolly xscotland ☮️🙏🌻🌟

[@margealbanese1818]

Hello, I am a 77 year old female. Eleven years ago I had a hysterectomy so I could have my bladder ‘tied up’ as it was called then. I would not have mesh because I have Fibromyalgia and that can’t be reversed. The mesh can cause pain which I don’t need any more of. Anyway six months after the surgery, my doctor examined me and said the bladder had dropped again. He didn’t even seem to care. He said it was probably from weak abdominal muscles. He suggested Kegel exercises with their PT which I declined. So here I am. It is protruding totally and I am embarrassed about it. I’m single and would like to date again but can’t get myself past the embarrassment. I wore a pessary before the surgery but it dried out my vagina so won’t try that again. I certainly won’t have surgery again. It can all be very depressing. .

[@DaRyteJuan]

Wow. As a male, I finally start to understand some of the biomechanical issues women face. If women knew all the risks of having a baby, I wonder how many would really want to do it.

[@leehamilton4459]

No one...and I mean absolutely no one, not even the doctor, warned me about this type of problem when I was having babies. You almost feel like you were tricked..

[@shockwave1126]

Never had kids nor was interested. Episiotomy was all I needed to know. Also in a college course, Nutrition and Child Development, the instructor was very frank about what it means to be pregnant and the damage it causes because the body's only focus is for the survival of the baby at your health expense. Lot of the female students seemed traumatized by the information.

[@DaRyteJuan]

@@shockwave1126When I was about 10, my mom was sent to the ER over the internal bleeding she suffered due to an ectopic pregnancy. She had actually lost enough blood she almost died. The surgeons had to perform an emergency hysterectomy. All that meant to me at the time was that I wasn’t going to get a sibling (preferably a sister).

[@Lubecyamhead]

What is not discussed or considered here, is the quality of the birth experience that brings a baby through a woman's body into the world. When women are taught about their body anatomy, the birth process and are supported by professional midwives, birth doulas and post-partum doulas during and after birth, the outcomes are much more positive for both mother and baby. Instead of pushing the baby out by holding their breath, or getting surgical cuts to widen the vagina opening ( both of these can negatively impact pelvic floor health), women can be supported with tissue massage, breath training and active manual support of the opening as the baby's head is crowning. So many of these pelvic floor issues and prolapse could be avoided with better understanding of female body mechanics and the birth process itself. Most MD's and hospitals were clueless 40 years ago, many remain clueless. It is apparent so many women have poor care from even OBGYN. To give birth is like a triathelon, and people train and prepare for a marathon, both mentally and physically. In begins with healthy body awareness as children, and continues with comprehensive sexuality education as teens and adults. If you have the privilege of fathering a child, get educated about the birth process and support the mother with evidence based research, information and empathy .Also learn about the important role of midwives and doulas in creating positive healthy outcomes for the mother and baby. Thanks for reading this far!

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

Can u please do a video on how to increase estrogen, estradiol in the vaginal walls for perimenopausal and menopausal women? That causes leakage of urine sometimes. I have never had children, but I am 47 and I am going through this. I wear incontinence pads over my clothes. They do help. But I want to strengthen my pelvic floor

[@RosietheGirls]

I have just booked a consultation to discuss my options. Thankyou for a great informative video xx

[@helenfleder4307]

Thank you for that informative and interesting video. I am a very active 99 year old woman who's passion is to lecture and write about spine alignment and why pelvic alignment and strength are so vital. However, I have rectal prolapse a result of chronic constipation. I do a lot of walking as exercise and maintain active core muscles. I do have some rectal pressure early in the day, but after my third meal, I need to recline on my couch to get relief. Do you have any suggestions that might help relieve that pressure?

[@kikkerheid9799]

Thank you so much for making such a great educational video.

[@dianehaniak5697]

On the note of pessaries it should also be included in this video how the body responds to the pessarie. Bad discharge because it's a foreign object in the body and an increase in yeast infections. I have been told this by women who used the pessaries and how annoying and painful it was so ended up getting surgery instead. Some lived with it for years.This is the reason why I opted out of a pessarie. I'm thinking I will opt for surgery. Informative videos are good but please give all information so a person can weigh the pros and cons with all information presented to them.

[@c.p.9423]

This video is so very informative and helpful. Thank you so much for explaining these issues.

[@irmaaviles2672]

This information has been so helpful. It is so appreciated thank you. I will look for more of your videos.

[@Laura-gc5on]

Bless you, this was fantastic content and your kindness & knowledge shine through.

[@joanclary3622]

Thank you. You made me feel a lot better. I just am not sure where to get the right therapist.

[@jet3626]

like other comments here, the best and well explained and easy to understand video i have found. Thank you so much

[@thirstbasket]

Amazing video. You are a born teacher. Thank you!!

[@allisonsimmers600]

You should be paid to explain every need out here, non rushed explanations, full details fully understandable thank you, I have stage 2 cystocele and not interested in surgery. ? Can I insert a pessary myself or does it need to be done by a doctor ?

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

This video was wonderful. You seem so very kind and friendly. I am going to go look at your other videos. And thank you for linking physicians I’m going to look at that I must try to get some thing done.💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏. God bless you!

[@PelvicEmpowerment]

I'm so glad that this video was helpful for you and that you've got a better sense of direction for your treatment - wishing you all of the best in your healing, and thank you so much for your kind words and for checking out my other content 🧡

[@realtorjeannie5363]

Absolutely the most thorough

[@CherylMessarides-sf2ux]

You are Absolutely Fantastic. I wish you were my Dr. I am still awaiting an appointment for gynaecology. But am in pain, whereby my job is standing, by the end of day i am in excruciating pain.