WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2001: Re: vaginal scarring

Re: vaginal scarring

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 20:28:50 -0500 (CDT)

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Based upon what you described, your doctor is following the standard of care. Keep up the exams.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Sun, 30 Sep 2001, Laura wrote: >
>I am 4 weeks status post a TVH with an anterior/posterior colporraphy.
>There were no complications until a week ago when I went to the doctor
>complaining of mild vaginal pain and increased greenish discharge with
>an odor. The doctor told me that there was scar tissue forming and it
>was connecting the anterior portion of my vagina to the posterior
>portion. She broke up the scar tissue, put me on Premarin cream and
>antibiotics and told me I have to come back every week for a recheck. I
>am concerned about this as I did not know it would be one of the risks
>involved in this surgery. Should I look for additional treatment on
>this matter or is this the standard treatment? Should I be concerned
>about painful intercourse? Thank you. Any information you can give me
>would be appreciated.
>
>--
>Thank you.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Laura Sciacca
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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