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Cystocele, rectocele and pessaries

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Taff1234
Taff1234

I can imagine how a pessary works holding up a cystocele but if you have a rectocele as well how can both be supported at once.  

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  • Imnotadoctor
    Imnotadoctor Taff1234

    Posted

    I believe it's called a Gelhorn pessary. It was mentioned to me but as sex is impossible with it in place it was not something I wanted to try. 

  • sheila89754
    sheila89754 Taff1234

    Posted

    When you see the size of the pessary, at least the ring one I had, you'll see how! It was huge, I didn't stick with it because it made the leaking  worse, I couldn't feel it though and it did push everything up and back into place!! 

    • Taff1234
      Taff1234 sheila89754

      Posted

      Oh I had better not work when I have the gellhorn put into place.  Was bad enough with the rings,
    • Taff1234
      Taff1234

      Posted

      That should read look not work. I couldn't find anywhere on the message to edit it.

  • lizzie60
    lizzie60 Taff1234

    Posted

    As far as i know I have only a rectocele. Doc tried a ring pessary and it just fell straight out lol. I never understood how it coukdoes have helped a rectocele. ...have my first consultant appointment in a week to decide what surgery I'll need. Sooo excited! Just can't wait to get it all sorted! Hope you get sorted soon 😊

  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 Taff1234

    Posted

    I feel any pessary or ring is just prolonging the inevitable = surgery. Better to just get on with surgery as things only get worse. A pessary or ring isn't going to strengthen anything, they are just making day to day life a little more bearable, while waiting for necessary surgery

    • Taff1234
      Taff1234 robyn94818

      Posted

      I'm hoping to get my appointment through soon so have to wait and see if an op is offered at this stage.

    • Imnotadoctor
      Imnotadoctor robyn94818

      Posted

      Robyn - I think it's unwise to say "things always get worse" not everyone necessarily needs or benefits from surgery. All surgery has risk and we are all aware of the high failure rate.

      Taff1234 - We are all different, take advice from professionals don't rush into making a decision.

  • ruth_85033
    ruth_85033 Taff1234

    Posted

    Hi I tried, a number of different pessaries ( ring, shelf, cube) now have the gelhorn which works well for me.

    ​I had hysterectomy in 2014 and anterior repair. Now have further prolapse and need repair to perineum, possible op next year.

    ​I am 58 and can take it in and out ok myself, so can still be sexually active.

    ​Still get sore if I am standing for too long but I can walk, swim and be fairly active, just need to pace myself. Without the pessary in place I am really uncomfy.

    hope you get sorted

    blessings Ruth

    • Taff1234
      Taff1234 ruth_85033

      Posted

      I have been told that the hospital will put the pessary in and take it out so won’t need to do it myself.
    • sheila89754
      sheila89754 Taff1234

      Posted

      I had a ring pessary fitted by my consultant, she took it out too. I'm sure I could have done it but mine was one that stayed in all the time. 

    • Taff1234
      Taff1234 sheila89754

      Posted

      I think the one I’m getting put in will stay in for 6 months.
  • Doolou1966
    Doolou1966 Taff1234

    Posted

    Hello ladies. I think my repair has just failed, after only 6 months, and am considering my options. Do any of you know if these rings etc can be used if you don't have a cervix? I don't think I can face further surgery as it all seems pointless and unlikely to last for me anyway. Thanks and sending hugs x

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