Pelvic Floor Prolapse Surgery Recovery Time

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs bladder rectum or uterus push into the vaginal canal due to the weakening of pelvic muscles.
Pelvic floor prolapse surgery recovery time. Do not try to exercise to gain fitness e g. Prolapsed bladder is divided into four categories which are mild moderate severe and complete. By jogging power walking aerobics classes etc. Listen to your body take your time and don t put yourself under pressure during the healing process.
You should also avoid sex and vigorous exercise or activity for at least 6 weeks. When you have pelvic organ prolapse your pelvic organs your bladder uterus and rectum are. While the first two categories require minimal treatment the latter two categories normally require surgery to reposition the bladder in its normal anatomical position and pelvic floor and vaginal wall strengthening exercises are recommended. Every woman s experience of pelvic organ prolapse surgery is different.
Laparoscopic colposuspension is a minimally invasive surgical technique that provides a safe and durable method for reconstruction of the pelvic floor and its contents without the need for a large abdominal incision. Women who experience urinary incontinence often have this procedure to treat symptoms caused by prolapse and stress incontinence. When pelvic organ prolapse starts affecting your daily life it could be time for surgery. The decision to undergo pelvic reconstructive surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse pop can be difficult.
If you d like individual advice we have a network of over 40 physiotherapists specialising in pelvic health who can support you during your recovery. For at least 6 weeks following surgery. Recovery time depends on the type of surgery you have. And the extent of pelvic prolapse surgery will affect your recovery.
Aside from decreasing symptoms of prolapse a desired outcome of pelvic floor reconstruction is for the woman to be able to return to her active life. The extent of surgery will depend on the stage and severity of your prolapse. But there are some general principles that apply to all types of pelvic prolapse surgery. It is safe to re start pelvic floor exercises when you feel ready usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
These are repaired in several different ways either conservatively with non surgical treatments or with surgery. In general you should plan to take a few weeks off from work. For more information on how to perform pelvic floor exercises see the leaflet pelvic floor exercises.