Uterine prolapse at 19
Hey all,
Been lurking in this sub for a while. I just had my first gynacologist appointment after a GP referral and I just want to share my thoughts.
I've been dealing with this for a while, as long as I can remember. Using tampons was always uncomfortable because I had no idea what side of the mass (uterus) I was supposed to put it. I've never delivered a child or been pregnant, I'm a virgin. No Ehlers Danlos.
Few months earlier after bleeding when wiping I googled a bit again and discovered pelvic organ prolapse and was like damn, that's exactly what I have, I think.
That was a very stressful period. I felt really alone and especially with such a private area it's affecting, I felt I had nobody to turn to. I went to the GP and got referred to the GYN which had a 40 day waiting list, and I just came back from my first appointment.
GYN stated a grade 2 uterine prolapse and suggested pelvic floor physical therapy. Damn, guess I wasn't stupid for feeling like something was odd.
I'm just so distraught. I really don't want to be dealing with anythingn right now, I'm already so busy with uni and keeping myself afloat.
I really wouldn't mind a hysterectomy. I don't need to worry about feeling less like a woman, I already have a very complicated relationship with gender and if anything, a hysterectomy would just be a win win, no periods and no children, lol. I'm not planning on having a child either. I know I'm still very young to have "decided" this but because of autism I don't think I could handle a pregnancy at all. I have a very low pain tolerance and anything disrupting my daily routine is distressing to me. If I would want a child, which is reasonable, I would not be the one to birth it.
Anyway, that doesn't really matter. Because of my age the GYN does not consider surgery at all, said it's because she's worried about damaging tissue that is not fully developed. I've been referred to PT and I hope that'll help. I've also been introduced to a pessary.
Just, uh, fuck.
Any advice on how to keep my head steady and any support would be appreciated.