Other conditions that seem to go along with the development of prolapse are severe obesity, pelvic tumors and chronic constipation. Repetitive heavy lifting may contribute to prolapse as well. No, there are two other choices - to do nothing about it or wear a pessary. A pessary is worn in the vagina like a diaphragm. Pessaries come in many different shapes and sizes all designed to support the prolapsed pelvic organs.
Many women are completely satisfied using a pessary for years - avoiding surgery all together.
The ideal way to use a pessary is to insert it each day as part of your morning routine, and take it out for cleaning each night. When this is not possible, women come to the office about four to six times a year for an exam and pessary cleaning. Even when a pessary is worn almost continuously, vaginal infections are rare. HERE for a picture of the various pessaries available. It may not happen quickly, but if left untreated, pelvic organ prolapse almost always gets worse.