When I was in fifth and sixth grade, we girls used to sit on the bleachers at recess and discuss the horror of it all: We were going to get periods. It truly was a shock to most of us. How could our bodies go so wonky?
But don’t ask me why, when I read menopause articles as a grownup, I didn’t let this fact sink in: Bad stuff can happen to the girl parts. Well I guess I should call them “lady parts.” (Ah, to be a girl again.) Dryness, pain, atrophy, AND pelvic organ prolapse.
The websites and medical advice books push kegels. Kegels to PREVENT prolapse.
So everybody, right now, wherever you are, kegel away.
(If you don’t know how, check out this site from the mayo clinic.)
Kegel. Kegel. Kegel. Kegel. Kegel.
My doctor says kegels really do the trick for many women. For others, it may not be so simple.
My mom had a tough time with prolapse, a few years ago, so I’m wondering, if despite kegels, prolapse is in my future. If you’ve had prolapse and would be willing to write us a post, I know others would appreciate reading about your experiences in case they’re in the same boat. We can keep your name off the post, if you like.
Break for more kegels!
Kegel. Kegel. Kegel. Kegel. Kegel.
I’m not a medical professional,and except for my kegel coaching and the Mayo Clinic site, I haven’t given you much information here, but I wanted to at least touch on the topic of pelvic organ prolapse and menopause.
Oh and I do know that you can’t fix prolapse with duct tape, but I wanted an excuse to show you the beautiful folder I made with this amazing stuff. I love the tape with the paint splotches the best.
