{"id":3312,"date":"2022-04-26T12:32:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T12:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.mutusystem.com\/en-us\/?p=3312"},"modified":"2024-03-25T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T12:59:40","slug":"exercises-for-prolapse-relief-without-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/hernia-and-prolapse\/exercises-for-prolapse-relief-without-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe exercises for pelvic organ prolapse &#8211; find relief without surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3312\" class=\"elementor elementor-3312\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d2d2f9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d2d2f9d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b29ac21\" data-id=\"5b29ac21\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c50650c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c50650c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 13-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about prolapse. And pooping. And straining, and constipation and &#8216;not feeling empty&#8217;, and about bulgy bits and organs feeling like they&#8217;re falling out. What are the best exercises for prolapse relief without surgery? And when *do* you need medical intervention or surgery?<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"id\":3313,\"width\":640,\"height\":640,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-3313\" style=\"width: 640px; height: 640px;\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Grades-of-prolapse.png\" alt=\"What does a prolapse look like\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Grades-of-prolapse.png 640w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Grades-of-prolapse-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Grades-of-prolapse-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grades of Prolapse. Image used with permission from Pelvic Guru\u00ae, LLC www.pelvicglobal.com<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prolapse relief without surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>50% of women of child bearing age will experience some level of prolapse. (Yes, that&#8217;s half of us, so we should be talking about it a lot more).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT TO KNOW:<\/strong> Prolapse and pelvic floor problems do not just &#8216;get worse&#8217;. A mild or mostly asymptomatic prolapse *does not mean* an inevitably worsening prolapse.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You can manage symptoms and avoid surgery or further issues, by simply changing some of your movement (and bowel movement) habits.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>More on <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/hernia-and-prolapse\/pelvic-organ-prolapse-why-kegels-arent-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types, grades and symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pelvic floor exercises for prolapse relief without surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Kegels or pelvic floor exercises are essential to relief of prolapse symptoms without surgery. But there is more to a kegel than &#8216;squeeze like you&#8217;re trying not to pee&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":3316,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-3316\" title=\"exercises for prolapse relief without surgery\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Wedging-positions-for-prolapse-1.jpg\" alt=\"exercises for prolapse relief without surgery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Wedging-positions-for-prolapse-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Wedging-positions-for-prolapse-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Wedging-positions-for-prolapse-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Using a wedge to exercise with prolapse. Image used with permission from Pelvic Guru\u00ae, LLC www.pelvicglobal.com<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>An effective pelvic floor exercise requires as much focus on the release \/ relax phase of the muscle action, as it does on the contraction.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/pelvic-floor\/\">pelvic floor exercise step by step instruction here<\/a>. Raising your hips with a wedge as your exercise will help you connect and feel your pelvic floor exercises working.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>MUTU is proven in hospital trials to improve prolapse symptoms and pelvic floor strength. <strong>88%<\/strong>\u00a0of women suffering from symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse reported significant improvement after using MUTU System.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><cite>Clinical survey data from Trial in partnership with Norwich University Hospital in the UK with 100 postnatal patients<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Change how you go to the toilet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is my key <strong>#WendyLoves<\/strong> recommendation for prolapse relief without surgery. <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=632964&amp;u=870299&amp;m=54647&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For good pelvic floor health, put your feet up when you go to the bathroom<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=632964&amp;u=870299&amp;m=54647&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The\u00a0Squatty Potty,<\/a> is what I like to put my feet on when I go. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1640294&amp;u=870299&amp;m=54647&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/static.shareasale.com\/image\/54647\/SPLogoVert.jpg\" alt=\"Squatty Potty Logo Long\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a> Raising your feet and your knees when you poop aligns your pelvis and pelvic organs to eliminate more comfortably and more completely. <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=632964&amp;u=870299&amp;m=54647&amp;urllink=www%2Esquattypotty%2Ecom%2Fpages%2Fvideos&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go here<\/a> to\u00a0watch a video of a cute Unicorn pooping rainbow sparkly ice-cream, which weirdly, explains it all perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":3314,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=632964&amp;u=870299&amp;m=54647&amp;urllink=www%2Esquattypotty%2Ecom%2Fpages%2Fvideos&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-3314\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/squatty-potty-sales-boost-hed-2015.jpeg\" alt=\"squatty potty for good alignment when going to the toilet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/squatty-potty-sales-boost-hed-2015.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/squatty-potty-sales-boost-hed-2015-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/squatty-potty-sales-boost-hed-2015-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/squatty-potty-sales-boost-hed-2015-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Great for everyone\u2019s pelvic floor at every stage of their journey, and especially if you\u2019re dealing with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/hernia-and-prolapse\/pelvic-organ-prolapse-why-kegels-arent-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prolapse<\/a>\u00a0symptoms, haemorrhoids, constipation, if you strain, or struggle to feel \u2018empty\u2019. Seriously &#8211; this little stool by your toilet might just change your life \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep your gut healthy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Constipation, bloating and digestive issues do not make for smooth and easy bowel movements. Poor gut health can also cause fatigue, trouble sleeping and brain fog. Look after your gut health by: limiting (or eliminating) processed foods, eating a high fibre diet and staying well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Slow down when you eat, and add fermented foods like Kimchi or Sauerkraut to your diet.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alignment exercises for prolapse relief without surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Alignment&#8217; means posture, or biomechanics. It&#8217;s how your body stacks together when you walk, stand or sit. And alignment affects your pelvic floor function. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/alignment\/pelvic-floor-exercises-postural-alignment-yes-theyre-connected\/\">alignment and your pelvic floor here<\/a> but in a nutshell, don&#8217;t tuck your tailbone underneath you and don&#8217;t wear high heels too much. The best exercises for prolapse relief without surgery will build strong glutes, core strength and good alignment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2186,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-prolapse-testimonial-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"mutu system join now banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-prolapse-testimonial-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-prolapse-testimonial-500x188.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-prolapse-testimonial-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-prolapse-testimonial.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pessary for non-surgical prolapse relief <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Alongside the above exercise, movement and toileting options, you can get fitted for a pessary.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A vaginal pessary is a device made of rubber (latex) or silicone, inserted into the vagina and left in place to support the vaginal walls and pelvic organs.\u00a0<strong>A pessary does not fix or cure the prolapse<\/strong>, but provides extra support and can help relieve symptoms<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Pessaries can be effective to ease the symptoms of moderate or severe prolapse, and can be a good option if you cannot have, or would prefer not to have, surgery.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1894,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-1894\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Prolapse-1024x1024-1-1024x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"different types of pelvic organ prolapse\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Prolapse-1024x1024-1-1024x1024-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Prolapse-1024x1024-1-1024x1024-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Prolapse-1024x1024-1-1024x1024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Prolapse-1024x1024-1-1024x1024-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Vaginal pessaries come in different shapes and sizes depending on your need. The most common is called a ring pessary. You may need to try a few different types and sizes to find the one that works best for you. Two common types are support pessaries\u2014such as rings\u2014and space occupying pessaries\u2014such as Gellhorn or shelf pessaries. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/urinary-incontinence-oab\/what-are-vaginal-pessaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of pessary and options from WebMD here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A gynaecologist, specialist nurse or pelvic floor specialist Physiotherapist usually fits a pessary. Not all Pelvic Health PT&#8217;s will do this so check with yours. A pessary needs to be removed, cleaned and replaced regularly. You will learn to do this yourself but should always ensure you get the right fit and technique with a specialist medical professional first.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2244,\"width\":1024,\"height\":384,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" style=\"width: 1024px; height: 384px;\" src=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Free-trial-display-ad-1024x384.png\" alt=\"mutu system 10 day free trial banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Free-trial-display-ad-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Free-trial-display-ad-500x188.png 500w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Free-trial-display-ad-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Free-trial-display-ad.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When DO you need surgery for prolapse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The answer to this is when 1. Symptoms bother you enough that you want it fixed and 2. Pelvic floor rehab, toileting \/ alignment strategies and non-surgical options like a pessary&#8230; have not improved matters. Mesh surgery for prolapse can be effective but is not without problems or controversy. Get informed about <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/pelvic-floor\/vaginal-mesh-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vaginal mesh surgery <\/a>here.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Remember too that just like in the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/diastasis-recti\/diastasis-recti-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abdominal surgery for diastasis recti,<\/a> it&#8217;s not a case of EITHER surgical OR non surgical solutions. All of the above strategies will help relieve symptoms and prevent worsening of a prolapse, whether or not you decide to opt for surgery. So don&#8217;t give up on non-surgical exercises for prolapse relief without surgery, even if you decide to have surgery as a last resort. They will all still help! (and <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=632964&amp;u=870299&amp;m=54647&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get yourself a Squatty Potty<\/a> &#8211; you won&#8217;t look back ;-<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85e94b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85e94b8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73fd5d9\" data-id=\"73fd5d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-717ba4f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"717ba4f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-39ae9e6\" data-id=\"39ae9e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c707bcf\" data-id=\"c707bcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s talk about prolapse. 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