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Menopause & Pelvic Organ Prolapse hysterectomy menopause pelvic floor health pelvic organ prolapse pelvic surgery success prolapse surgery sexual function Mar 21, 2022

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...

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By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 14, 2021

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Walking is generally the safest and most encouraged form of exercise after prolapse surgery. Most women can begin taking short, gentle walks the d...

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Post-Op Recovery Week 7 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery Check In With My Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist pelvic organ prolapse prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Feb 01, 2021

MY LIFT WAS BETTER!!

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published February 1, 2021

What Happens at Week 7 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

Direct Answer: By week 7 after rectocele repair surgery, many women notice real improvement in their Kege...

Mirror selfie wearing a pelvic floor support garment by Braceability, worn during walks and while standing during week 6 of rectocele repair recovery

Post-Op Recovery Week 6 - Rectocele Repair - Prolapse Surgery pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele repair rectocele surgery Jan 25, 2021

It has been 6 full weeks since my rectocele surgery and I feel really good!

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 26, 2021

What Changes at Week 6 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

Direct Answer: Six weeks after rectocele repair su...

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Post-Op Recovery Week 5 - Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair pelvic organ prolapse post-op recovery prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair Jan 17, 2021

As I write this I am at the tail end of week 5 post-op. Tomorrow will be the 6 week mark but technically 6 weeks will end on Monday the 25th.

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published January 18, 2021

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Post-Op Recovery The first few days - Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair pelvic floor rehab pelvic surgery post-op recovery prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery Dec 15, 2020

A week ago I had prolapse surgery to repair my rectocele. You can ready about my decision to have surgery here .

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 16, 2020

Direct Answer: The first week after rectocele repair surgery typically involves ...

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By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 6, 2020

Direct Answer: Feeling anxious, tearful, or unsettled in the days before prolapse surgery is a normal emotional response, not a sign that you are making the ...

Preparing For A Rectocele Repair – Prolapse Surgery pelvic organ prolapse prehab prolapse prolapse surgery rectocele rectocele repair rectocele surgery surgeon Dec 01, 2020

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 1, 2020 · Updated August 2026

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Preparing for a rectocele repair means addressing pelvic floor strength, bowel habits, and recovery logistics weeks before surgery, not just the day before. A...

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My Decision To Have Prolapse Surgery - Rectocele Repair are pelvic floor exercises safe during pregnancy? health conditions kegels can help treat pelvic organ prolapse pelvic surgery prolapse surgery rectocele repair women's pelvic health Nov 16, 2020

This post is about my decision to have surgery for my prolapse, a rectocele, that I have lived with for over 8 years now. Surgery is something I have been debating for 4 years and I did not come to this decision lightly but I know it is the right choice for me.

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What Happens at Week 7 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

What Changes at Week 6 of Post-Op Recovery After Rectocele Repair?

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