What are the Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Genital Prolaspe Mild degrees of cystocele, rectocele or uterine prolapse may not require any intervention, especially if the patient has no discomfort. In fact, after successful Kegel excercise program reduction of the size of a cystocele can be documented. Change in lifestyle such as eliminating heavy lifting or use of a tight girdle, treatment and suppression of a chronic cough, treatment of chronic constipation, can halt the progression of genital prolapse. Pessaries are special prostheses of different shapes and sizes that are fitted into the vagina and can effectively prevent the prolapse. The pessary must be fitted according to the type and degree of prolapse.
Specialized pessaries can also effectively prevent urinary stress incontinence.
What is the Role of Surgery in Genital Prolapse Surgery is designed to repair and reconstruct the weakened pelvic floor and restore normal function. It is indicated only when the prolapse is causing significant symptoms and when conservative non-surgical measures have failed. Also when conservative measures are not desired by the patient and she is requesting relief by means of surgery. Surgery is rarely indicated for mild degrees of prolapse. Surgery to correct prolapse requires great expertise and meticulous attention to details.