Is surgery required for collapsed cervix?

[oceanauk]

I have been told my cervix has collapsed and my bladder has fallen into my vagina.  I am very uncomfortable although not in pain.  Has anyone else experienced this and will I need surgery.  I have been told that I have to wait a minimum of three months just to see a specialist.  In the meantime I know nothing of this condition and if it will affect me having more children in the future.  I have one and that was four years ago and the birth was the reason for my current problem.  Many thanks.

[ann_h]

I have had a prolapse front and back after my 2nd labour in 1997, but was OK giving birth normally to my last child 9 months ago - although she was only 5.6 pounds so maybe that helped.

However, when I went for my smear the doctor recommended I now have it repaired as it has got worse in the last labour, which I am pleased about as it is not nice, as you know - don't need to detail here!

The problem may not get worse other than through future labours. You will need to make sure your obstetrician is aware of the condition, and the midwife when you go in so they can assist where necessary.

The docs might not want to repair if you are planning another child, although as there are several different procedures available, so some may be appropriate.

In my case, I have 4 kids now and am 39 so I will be having a hysterectomy where all the bits get hauled up and attached to the uterus ligaments, and nipped and tucked. Quite an involved op, and laid up for a few weeks, but should have good results in all relevant nether functions  :o)

There are various websites which go through the different options available, such as a ring like a diaphram which just holds it up while you're out and about for comfort, or different surgeries.

Best of luck Ocean, and don't let anyone put you off what you want to do- once you've looked into the choices, talk to your practice nurse or whoever you get on with about it.

[Philtaz]

As ann_h says there are several different operations to correct this problem.  All are principally the same but a gynaecologist or urologist will tell you the path to take depending on who you are referred towhen you are eventually seen.  I just feel sorry that you have to wait 3 months.

I won't bore you with the details but some of the various ops are known as a Stamey's Procedure, Burch Colposuspension or TVT, depending on which type you have. They are all standard procedures.  Having further pregnancies should not present a problem and I'm sure they'll ask you but just remind the Doctor that you plan such events for the future, just in case.

Best of luck.

[oceanauk]

Thank you both for taking the time to post an answer to me - I do feel better - at least for the fact that should I be blessed with having any more children - at least it might be possible.  This problem is just one of a long list since I had my son, the birth was horrendous and has wrecked my body.  The mental side of this has meant long term suffering from depression and and my self esteem being at rock bottom - I am 34 and feel like an elderly lady since my life is so inhibited now - not to mention the fact that I have been single for many years now as I feel like a freak!  The NHS in the UK is a joke and whilst there is possibility of being seen within 3 months, it could be many more months after that before I could have surgery and I just do not have the money to go private - but again if there is anybody out there with some alternative suggestions I would be grateful.  Once again, thank you for taking the time to answer my query.

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