A prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles are weakened and the pelvic organs can bulge (prolapse) from their natural position into the vagina. Sometimes the prolapse can be so severe that it can protrude from the vagina. Personally I can’t imagine how scary this must feel to literally have your insides falling out. This is the reality for many women, though the majority will only suffer a partial prolapse.
The scandal of mesh implants and the devastating side effects caused to thousands of women. Have you been offered a mesh implant? Kath Sansom who leads Sling The Mesh talked on Wednesday on the Jeremy Vine BBC Radio 2 how she had mild incontinence and was offered the mesh implant! The pelvic floor muscles are like any other muscle in the body - they need to be exercised and I will endeavour to raise awareness wherever and whenever I can. I have been doing my Kegels since I was 14, and I assumed every woman did. Secret Whispers wins #SBS on Theo Paphitis this week on Twitter.