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Re: 4 months post partum and vagina still doesn't feel right
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 21:21:34 -0500 (CDT)
You may have torn in the hockey stick appearence. A second opinion
sounds reasonable at this time. There may be more muscle that's been
missed. Prolapse is usually pretty evident as things start to drop
down.
At Mon, 16 Apr 2001, Lisa wrote:
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>I had my 1st, 7pound 4oz, baby in Dec and had a 7 hour labor with a
>mid-forceps delivery and an episiotmy. The Episiotomy was in the shape
>of a hockey stick. The OBGYN who delivered was not my Dr. who was
>away. I have been in to be checked out at least 6 times since, as I
>don't feel "right" in my vagina. It feels as though something is
>present there when I walk. It is uncomfortable and ruining my quality
>of life. Some days I feel okay but it can be disabling on other days.
>My OBGYN and nurse practitioner say they cannot find anything wrong
>except to say that it was the most unusual episiotomy that they've ever
>seen. As well I had to be re-sutured 6 weeks post partum as a muscle
>was missed when the episiotomy was done. Should I get a second opinion?
>I have been reading up on how I have been feeling and I am worried
>something is prolapsed. I am really rather desperate to have this
>resolved.
>
>Thank you
>
>L. J. MacK.
--
James Wang, M.D.
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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