If you have a pelvic organ prolapse that involves the bladder, then you and your doctor may decide on a surgical approach to treat the issue. However, this is not the first line of treatment in most cases and more conservative sorts of options may be offered in the beginning. If you want to know about these options so you can avoid surgery for now, keep reading.

Modifications to Your Lifestyle

If you have a bladder prolapse issue, then there is a good chance that you are experiencing some urinary symptoms. And, incontinence is the number one concern. The good news is that certain modifications to your lifestyle can help you to prevent leakage in most cases. Weight loss is the best modification since excess waste tends to place pressure on the bladder. This further irritates the organ and leads to incontinence issues. Even a small weight loss can minimize this pressure and allow you to have better urinary control. Speak with your doctor about a good weight loss program for this. 

In addition to weight loss, you want to maintain your fluid balance throughout the day so that you do not overwhelm your bladder with too much fluid. Sip on water continuously and avoid any fluid that is considered a diuretic. Diuretics like coffee, tea, and other beverages that contain caffeine will lead to more fluid in the bladder and general irritation of the organ.

Bladder training, which involves going to the bathroom every two hours whether you feel the urge to go or not is also something that can help. Keep in mind that this may not completely reduce leakage, so you may still want to use a pantyliner during the day as well.

Pessary Use

A pessary is a plastic device that is inserted into the vagina to manually lift up the bladder to position it better. And, this is something that is highly successful for people who have not had good success with building the musculature across the vaginal vault. The pessary is made specifically to help your condition and it is made with your anatomy in mind. 

When a pessary is made, your doctor will insert it into your vagina to make sure it fits correctly. And, you will be given instructions on how to insert the device yourself. These instructions are important because you will need to remove and clean the device on a regular basis. This is necessary to minimize the risk of vaginal infections and the breakdown of tissue within the vaginal canal. 

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