WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2008: Re: GYNECOLOGIC: vaginal band removal?

Re: GYNECOLOGIC: vaginal band removal?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:35:45 -0600 (CST)

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Anbevhaus

Can I suggest you ask your ob this question? He/She will do the procedure and would be the best resource to give you an answer to that question...Dr. von Almen

At Tue, 19 Feb 2008, anbevhaus wrote: >
>my obgyn has diagnosed me with a vaginal "band" or "pillar"- a thick
>piece of tissue (?) the separates the vaginal opening into two sections.
>it makes tmpons tricky, although i can use them. i can't have a pap
>smear as there is not enough "stretch" down there, and have been advised
>against having sex as it would be very painful and there would be a lot
>of tearing. i'm considering having it removed surgically and was
>wondering if someone could walk me thru what the procedure and recovery
>would entail. thanks

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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