I got the menopause 3 years ago at 50 and it was all the usual: mood swings, hot flushes and going a bit crazy. Then I slowly started to feel better, just the occasional hot flushes. A few days ago I noticed that I was getting a dull achy sensation in my lower pelvis. I thought it might be vaginal dryness but the gel I used stung like hell and made it worse. I have always had constipation but have always been careful to do my pelvic floor exercises, however I think the straining must have damaged the muscles as now I can feel a lump and I can hardly walk! Sex is really painful too. I am so miserable and dreading going to the doctor as I was due a cervical smear last year that I didn't go to due to Covid. I wish I had now as my doctor would have noticed the start of the prolapse then. I feel so embarrassed and depressed I just want to curl up into a ball and cry. I hate the idea of gynaecologists and hospitals, but I know I have to do something about it as I can't keep popping painkillers forever. Anyone had a similar problem?
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