Any advice as very confused to what prolapse i have

Hello hannah. A vaginal prolapse is more common in older women who have had a hysterectomy. Intercourse can be painful as you say. The tablets you've been prescribed are hormone tablets I would think and the help to build up the vaginal wall in order to "hold up" the pelvic floor. Surgery is probably inevitable hannah unfortunately because without it your quality of life won't be the same. 

I am sorry that you have this and I know how devastating it must be for you. There is lots that you can do to help yourself. You are still recovering from the birth of your second child so take your time, your body wants to repair itself and there is lots you can do to help.

Avoid standing for long periods of time.Many women find their symptoms become worse when standing and get better when they lie down. Try to make time to put your feet up.

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Avoid high impact exercise such as high impact aerobics, running, trampolining. Also look at EVB Support shorts, they support the pevic area and help elieve pain and discomfort. No sit ups, no planks, no crunches.

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Pelvic floor exercises may help to prevent prolapse or improve symptoms.

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Try to avoid becoming constipated and having to strain to empty your bowels,

as this may weaken the vaginal muscles even more. Eat a high fibre diet (fresh fruit, vegetables, wholemeal cereal and bread) and drink plenty

of fluids, about 1.5 litres (3 pints) each day. Use a toilet stool for correcting your posture for easier elimination.

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If you are overweight, try to lose weight.This will relieve pressure from your pelvic area.

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Reduce persistent coughing as this may worsen prolapse:seek advice from your GP about stopping smoking and better management of chest problems.

(This information form a leaflet available online by NHS St Marys Hospital - Management of Vaginal Prolpase - Google How to Manage Prolpase)

You need to take an active roll in living with prolpase, but your body can recover. See what your GP says, if possible get a referral to a Physiotherapist who will be able to help. Some simple changes to your body will really help your prolapse, and help you get the best results from surgery if thats what your GP recommends.Good luck, get as much information as you can to find out whats right for you.

Best wishes

Stephanie

I have recently asked my private doctor to send me an e-mail with my diagnosis as i am waiting on my referral from the doctor to the local hospital Since then he emAiled me saying I have a posterior vaginal wall prolapse?? Is this a vaginal pro lapse that I assumed I had before as this I thought was a rectocele? Sorry just super confused!