Bladder prolapse, also referred to as a fallen bladder, is the most common type of prolapse that has been prevalent, government statistics reports, adding that the pelvic disorder affects up to 50 percent of women, who have given birth, in the United States. It is a medical condition that describes the slipping of the bladder into the vagina, normally as a result of the weakening of the wall that separates the vagina and bladder. Both women who have had multiple pregnancies, and ageing women in their menopausal stage are known to have an increased likelihood of developing some level of prolapse in their lifetime, health experts say. The stretches caused by childbearing, strains during childbirth, and dramatic decline in estrogen during menopause are considered as major risk factors of bladder prolapse in most women.
There are numerous ways that a woman may experience relief from her symptoms which may vary from home remedies to surgery, according to medical experts. Depending on the severity of the condition, a doctor may recommend alternative options prior to advising surgery.
Women with milder cases of bladder prolapse may find relief from behavioral therapies including pelvic floor or Kegel exercises which focus on strengthening the vaginal muscles, preventing a prolapse from worsening. Women are also encouraged to healthy lifestyle changes by losing weight when necessary and keeping healthy weight, eating foods rich in fiber to ease constipation and avoid the strains it may cause to the pelvic floor, ceasing cigarette smoking to reduce the risk of chronic coughing, and refraining from lifting heavy objects.
Symptoms that may not be alleviated by simple home remedies and behavioral therapies may also be treated through a vaginal pessary – a removable device designed to provide support to a dropping bladder or other prolapsed areas. Estrogen – usually comes in cream, ring, or pill form, are also prescribed by some doctors to help reduce the risk of a prolapse in menopausal women and prevent the progress of an existing prolapse in some patients.
Severe cases of a fallen bladder that tend to interfere with a woman’s daily activities and substantially affect quality of life may necessitate treatment through surgery, medical experts say. Women suffering from symptoms such as increased urge to urinate, difficulties passing urine, burning or painful sensation while urinating, pain and discomfort in the pelvic or vaginal area, or the bulging of the bladder through the vagina while standing or sitting may be advised to go through a surgical operation with the use of a mesh material or pelvic sling device.
As with other treatments, these medical devices also carry their distinct risk of adverse effects. Serious complications such as urinary problems, vaginal infections, organ perforation, bleeding, and vaginal scarring have been reported to occur in a large number of women, according to reports received by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Prompting warnings from the agency and leading to a slew of legal claims, some call for mesh device makers for a possible bladder repair sling device recall. Visit the Bladder Sling Recall Center found at bladderslingrecall.us to find out more about the potential side effects of mesh or pelvic sling implants.
Sources:
nafc.org/media/statistics/pelvic-organ-prolapse/
urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=118
women.webmd.com/guide/prolapsed-bladder
livestrong.com/article/240744-what-are-the-treatments-for-bladder-prolapse/
livestrong.com/article/240760-alternatives-to-surgery-for-prolapsed-bladder/
cigna.com/individualandfamilies/health-and-well-being/hw/medical-topics/pelvic-organ-prolapse-tv1000.html
