WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: Post LAVH questions

Re: Post LAVH questions

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 10:48:31 -0500 (CDT)

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Two experiences are not enough to say that a method is better than the other. On the other side there are doctors more concern abot the security of the suture so they ask you not to have intercourse for a longer period. May be also waiting more time pain is not going to be an issue.

At Thu, 31 Jul 2003, Robyn wrote: >
>Had my LAVH on 7/8, everything went well and besides a few minor
>problems I'm recovering very well. Yesterday I went for my first follow
>up exam. My doctor said everything looked ok but said no intercourse
>for at least 8 wks from the surgery date. Everything I've heard and
>read said 4 to 6 weeks before having sex. I asked the doctor about
>this, he told me I'd required more sutures than normal. In addition to
>the stiches at the top of my vagina he had to stich the bottom length.
>What would require him having to do this? Also I know three other women
>who have had hysterectomy one had abdominal surgery the others vaginal.
>The girl with the abdominal surgery said intercourse was no problem
>after her surgery. The two who had the vaginal procedure have told me
>sex was quite painful for a good while after they resumed intercourse.
>Can someone tell me why this would be. I know both the vaginal and
>abdominal procedures have their advantages and drawbacks. Its just that
>in retrospect I wonder if the abdominal surgery may have been a better
>route for me. Many thanks for your time.........Robyn
>
>--
>Robyn
>

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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