A member asked:

How long after hysterectomy can it take for vaginal cuff stitches to dissolve? i'm 11 1/2 weeks post op and still have some.

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: That can partly depend on the type of suture that was used with your hysterectomy. The most common types are usually pretty much dissolved by 90 days. However, if you are not having any bleeding or irregular discharge, there should be nothing to worry about.

Answered 3/23/2020

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