Prolapse Repair; The Patient Experience

07/20/22 • 20 min

Vagina Talk with Drs. David and Alexis Kimble

This week on Vagina Talk with Drs. Kimble, the doctors are joined by Mary, a recent prolapse patient. As many as one-third of people with vaginas will encounter some degree of vaginal prolapse at some point in life. Today, Mary shares her experience in seeking prolapse repair surgery.
In this episode:

What were the early signs and symptoms of her prolapse
Why she inevitably sought help
Mary explains the detailed process of preparing for prolapse surgery
Common concerns and fears surrounding the surgery
What recovery looked like following surgery
Life after prolapse repair surgery

Drs. Kimble are two of the country’s leading urogynecological surgeons for prolapse treatment. In fact, they are so well-regarded in their surgical expertise that they are often the go-to surgeons for patients in need of revision or repair from a previous botched prolapse surgery.
To learn more from Drs. Kimble, you can find us at www.kimblecenterforpelvicwellness.com and on Instagram @drskimbleandkimble

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What were the early signs and symptoms of her prolapse
Why she inevitably sought help
Mary explains the detailed process of preparing for prolapse surgery
Common concerns and fears surrounding the surgery
What recovery looked like following surgery
Life after prolapse repair surgery

Previous Episode

UNDERSTANDING PROLAPSE

New on Vagina Talk with Drs. Kimble, Drs. Alexis May and David Kimble continue with their surgical series as they discuss prolapse. With as many as a third of people with vaginas encountering some degree of prolapse in their lifetime, the doctors set the record straight on what it is, how to treat it, and if it’s preventable.

Highlights include:

· What is prolapse?

· What treatments are available

· Is it just a “quality of life” issue or a serious medical issue?

· Who is at risk

· Can it be prevented?

...and more.

If you or anyone you love is living with prolapse, please listen and share.

To learn more from Drs. Kimble, you can find us at www.kimblecenterforpelvicwellness.com and on Instagram @drskimbleandkimble

Next Episode

Vaginal Rejuvenation; Demystified

We all heard of it, but how many of us truly know what “vaginal rejuvenation” entails? On this week’s episode of Vagina Talk with Drs. Kimble, Drs. Alexis May and David Kimble explain, discuss, and demystify the topic so broadly known as “vaginal rejuvenation.” Plus, Dr. Alexis May Kimble gets intimate about her personal experience with vaginal rejuvenation as a busy mom of four!

Topics covered, include:

· What exactly is vaginal rejuvenation?

· Is anyone too old or too young to have vaginal rejuvenation?

· The broad spectrum of vaginal rejuvenation procedures, from noninvasive “lunchtime treatments” to surgical solutions

· What to expect in terms of pain and downtime

· The importance of working with a true specialist

...and more.

If you or anyone you love is struggling with vaginal comfort, function, and/or confidence, this episode is for you.

To learn more from Drs. Kimble, you can find us at www.kimblecenterforpelvicwellness.com and on Instagram @drskimbleandkimble