My Personal Journey
with Pelvic Floor Issues

I first noticed something was wrong in December 2019. Whilst getting changed I felt an uncomfortable pulling and dragging sensation. So, I did what most normal people do, I got my phone and took a photo.

What I saw was a large pink blob coming from inside me.

I was straight onto the Doctor's the following day, and was seen very quickly then referred to the Women's Health department at the local hospital.

The Doctor initially thought it might be a swollen Bartholin gland. However, after seeing the gynaecologist and receiving an internal scan I was advised I had a prolapse.

A stage 2 uterine prolapse (womb) and stage 2 Anterior prolapse (Bladder).

 

This is where I first heard of a "prolapse". It was just before the UK's lockdown, and as you might imagine, my other role as an accountant became very demanding, so my health was put on pause.

 

The symptoms became harder to ignore as time went on, and with the NHS overwhelmed it was clear I wouldn’t get the medical attention I needed soon enough. So, I decided to take control of my situation. I started researching prolapsed organs online and I was shocked to see how common, yet overlooked, the condition is, particularly among women. I felt that I wasn’t ready to just live with it. This isn't only about acceptance; it’s about understanding our bodies and looking after ourselves for our long-term health

 

I got proactive about what treatment I could find. I ordered pessaries online, learned how to fit them myself, and eventually spoke with a wonderful team at Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm to make sure everything was correctly in place.

 

Due to my experience with this journey and the shear lack of accessible information, I decided to start my training as a Pelvic Floor Yoga teacher and I qualified in the summer of 2023.

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I now feel ready to guide others who might be facing similar issues through yoga sessions focusing on anatomy, posture, breathing, and yoga asanas aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and the internal organs they support.