By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published April 18, 2022

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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus, and sometimes the cervix, ovaries, or surrounding tissue, most often performed to treat cancer, chronic pain, or heavy bleeding that h...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published April 11, 2022

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A hysterectomy is often recommended for conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or cancer of the reproductive organs, especially when symptoms are severe or oth...

Are you struggling with pelvic floor symptoms consuming your thoughts and interfering with your quality of life?

Are you considering surgery as an option?

Recently I wrote an article about my Pelvic Surgery Success program discussing my personal journey of deciding to have surgery for rectocele pr...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published March 21, 2022

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Menopause can contribute to pelvic organ prolapse because declining estrogen thins and weakens the tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. This can cause a bulge or hea...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 21, 2021

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Recovery from rectocele surgery typically takes 4-6 weeks, during which heavy lifting should be avoided. Gentle movement, proper nutrition, and pelvic floor-friendly self-care lik...

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Walking after prolapse surgery helps with physical recovery. It will reduce the risk of postoperative complications.

When can you start walking?

Walking after prolapse surgery is the exercise of choice for most women.

While you are still in the hospital, your surg...