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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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If I had a rectovaginal fistula what kind of discharge do you get ie color etc?

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Isn't a rectovaginal exam always a part of a pelvic exam?

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Is it safe to wear a tampon if you have a rectovaginal fistula ?

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Is it safe to have a colonoscopy if you had rectovaginal fistula?

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Could a fissure become infected and cause a rectovaginal fistula or could it be deep enough to cause one?

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Can you have sexual intercourse with a rectovaginal fistuala? Will it make it worse and make the tear bigger?

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A 36-year old female asked:

What exactly is the risk of leaving a small rectovaginal fistula alone?Will surgical repair cause more complications w/thin septum from prior lar/tme?

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Best doctor for rectovaginal fistula?

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What's the best treatment to get rid of rectovaginal fistula?

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Can low level laser therapy 635nm cure rectovaginal fistula?

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What are other causes for a rectovaginal fistula. Not caused by child birth or ibd?

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Would a pelvic ultrasound be able to detect a rectovaginal fistula?

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Would a rectovaginal fistula be obvious on a pelvic MRI if it wasn't something you were looking for?

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A 38-year old female asked:

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can a very small rectovaginal fistula cause BV? Or is it just from 4-5 weeks of back to back antibiotics causing the BV? Please advise. I have never had BV in my life till taking all these antibiotics mixed with going in a hot tub.

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A 51-year old female asked:

If someone had a rectovaginal fistula would the discharge be yellow like urine no odor or brown like feces?

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Diagnosed with pin hole rectovaginal fistula low in episiotomy scar. Is it possible to still have sex? Please advise

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