Saint Pauls, NC
A 38-year-old female asked:
I had a vaginal hysterectomy yrs ago. have problems with urinary incont, pelvic pain and pain during sex. is this normal side effect from surgery
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Shouldn't be: If incontinence wasn't an immediate problem following your TVH it's hard to make a connection to your surgery, especially since it's a good time to address any prolapse or incontinence with the initial surgery. You most likely have developed pelvic organ prolapse and this may lead to your above symptoms. You should schedule an appt with your gyn for exam, bladder testing, & options. Take care.
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Dr. Luis Gonzalezanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Common, not normal: Lost of urine with coughing and sneezing may follow the weakening of the pelvic floor. Weight gain, smoking, ethnicity and previous pelvic surgery may contribute to this very treatable condition.
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Dr. Scott Beardanswered
Urogynecology 27 years experience
Not related: Probably interstitial cystitis although it could be adhesions of the bowel to the vaginal cuff.
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Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Probably not: The majority of women find that sexual relations are improved after a hysterectomy. If your symptoms have developed over time since your surgery, then those symptoms are probably not related to the surgery, there are man reasons for the symptoms you describe - and most are very treatable.
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No: No it is not normal. Contact your GYN surgeon and inform him/her of this issue.
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Is two weeks after surgery too early to have vaginal intercourse after a supracervical hysterectomy?
Dr. Michael Michaelsanswered
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