WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2002: Re: I'm not trying to save my uterus..just my sex life

Re: I'm not trying to save my uterus..just my sex life

From: Lynn Montgomery, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 May 2002 14:47:03 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 29 May 2002, Katey wrote: >
>I gave birth 5 weeks ago(not very large but 4th child)and I believe I
>have a prolapsed uterus. I can actually see my bladder and the opposite
>side of my vaginal wall seems to be protruding inward as well. Although
>its not nearly as morbid as the pictures I've now saw on line. My
>bladder is obviously starting to come out. I have no desire to have
>anymore children. The problem is my vaginal opening also seems very
>large which never happened. Is this caused by the prolapse? Will that
>correct itself? I've always done Kegels and that isn't working, although
>I'm not incontinent at least.I've read the options for prolapse repair,
>but it doesn't address this issue. I'm 27 and would like to return to a
>healthy sex life?
>thanks!

Katey, It may be that after four children, that you have a degree of pelvic relaxation. However, 5 weeks from delivery is way too soon to make a determination about this. I would wait at least 4-6 months before pursuing any formal evaluation and making a determination about how to proceed... Lynn

-- Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D. Rocky Mountain Women's Health Missoula, Montana

The information provided here is only an opinion and does not constitute the establishment of a patient-physician relationship. As with any medical problem, should you feel that you have a significant problem it is incumbent upon you to seek the appropriate medical care. I hope that you will understand that I cannot respond to individual e-mails directed to me.

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