PROLAPSE FAQs

This is probably the question I get asked most, and I always wish I could give a definitive answer. The truth is, it depends. I've seen women make incredible improvements with the right exercises - Hypopressives especially. Some have avoided surgery completely. But I've also worked with women who've needed surgical intervention alongside exercise. What I can say is that the right exercises will almost certainly make you feel better, even if they don't completely "reverse" your prolapse. And feeling better is pretty important, isn't it?

Hypopressives are brilliant for prolapse because they create that upward lift rather than pushing everything down. Gentle pelvic floor work, supported squats, modified yoga... but honestly, it's so individual. What's safe for one person might not be for another, depending on the type and severity of prolapse. I always say - if it makes your symptoms worse, don't do it. Your body is pretty good at telling you what it needs if you listen to it.

Pelvic floor exercises can definitely help, but here's the thing - just doing kegels isn't usually enough. You need to look at the whole system. That's why I love Hypopressives - they work your pelvic floor in coordination with your diaphragm and deep abdominals. It's like the difference between trying to fix a car by only looking at one part versus getting the whole engine working properly together.

Absolutely. When your pelvic organs aren't sitting where they should be, it can affect how everything functions. Constipation is really common with prolapse, and then the straining makes the prolapse worse... it's a vicious cycle. The bloating often comes from things not moving through your system as efficiently as they should. It's all connected - which is why addressing prolapse often helps with these other symptoms too.

Right, so day-to-day management is huge. Good posture makes such a difference - when you're slouched, everything just falls forward and down. Avoid heavy lifting where possible, and if you have to lift, do it properly. Don't strain on the loo, try get a footstool and take your time. Some women find pessaries helpful. For me the big one is, Hypopressives, it can give you almost immediate relief because of that lifting effect. Even if you only do them for 10 minutes, you'll often feel lighter afterwards.

Yes! And we've got the research to prove it now, which makes me so happy. Studies show that women doing Hypopressives for 6 months saw significant improvements in their prolapse symptoms - actual measurable changes, not just feeling a bit better. What I love is that the research backs up what I've been seeing with clients for years.

The way Hypopressives create that gentle upward lift and reduce pressure on your pelvic organs just makes perfect sense for prolapse. I've had clients avoid surgery completely after working with Hypopressives consistently.

The key thing is the research shows Hypopressives don't just help you feel better - they can actually improve the structural support of your pelvic organs. Pretty incredible, right? Of course, you need to be consistent and give it time, but having proper research behind what we're doing means more women are getting access to something that can genuinely help.

Definitely. I know the medical system often makes you feel like surgery is inevitable, but that's not true. Loads of women manage their prolapse symptoms really well with exercise, lifestyle changes, and sometimes pessaries. Surgery isn't always the answer, and it's not always successful either. I'm not anti-surgery - sometimes it's the right choice - but I am pro giving your body every chance to heal and improve naturally first.

Oh, this is so common! Loads of my clients notice their prolapse symptoms are worse around their period. It's all those lovely hormonal changes, everything gets a bit more relaxed and heavy feeling. Plus you might be more bloated, which doesn't help. It's completely normal and usually temporary, but I know it can be really disheartening when you're having a good week and then your period arrives and everything feels awful again.