04/29/2026
Many people describe prolapse as:
✨ pressure
✨ heaviness
✨ a “something there” feeling
It can also feel like there’s a tampon sitting in the vaginal canal, even when there isn’t.
Some people notice a bulge—often:
✨ in the shower
✨ or when looking with a mirror
Other symptoms can include:
✨ difficulty fully emptying the bladder
✨ needing to shift position to have a bowel movement
✨ feeling like things aren’t fully empty
Prolapse can sometimes be painful, but not always. And symptoms can shift depending on the day, activity, and overall fatigue.
If things feel different, you’re not imagining it. Understanding what you’re feeling is the first step in figuring out what actually helps.
After a pelvic floor therapy assessment, you can better understand what type and stage of prolapse may be present—and what your next steps to help could look like.