WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: Conception and Uterine collapse

Re: Conception and Uterine collapse

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:26:33 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 26 Mar 2003, Kylie wrote: >
>I read an opinion that uterine suspension is no help for uterine
>prolapse. But I've seen other doctors argue it's reasonably successful
>and valid, even suggestions it can be used before pregnancy. I'm 43,
>have uterine prolapse with other organs prolapsing. Can uterine
>prolapse interfere with conception because the cervix is in the wrong
>place? I had an upsetting experience with a gynacologist who suggested
>my life would become unbearable in a few years because of my condition
>and that once I could neither have sex or defecate, then a hysterectomy
>with other repair work would seem like a great option. He promised what
>he called a "teenager's vulva" by tightening two muscles near the mouth
>of the vagina and told me my utereus was "useless" after childbirth. I
>was upset and afraid after this consultation. After trawling the
>internet for everything I can find on this subject, I feel confused and
>afraid. Do I need to wait until the "unbearable" point for surgery? Can
>I have surgery before conception and would it improve chances of
>conception? Are the doctors who suggest there really are surgical
>alternatives preserving the uterus wrong, overly optimistic? Can
>delaying surgery increase the damage? And do you know anything about the
>"teenager's vulva" procedure, which he suggested would lead to painful
>sex in 10 per cent of cases and sometimes would require corrective
>surgery after two years of painful sex.
>Thank you,
>Kylie.

You are obviously not comfortable with this doctor and I must say some of his comments sound a bit inappropriate. Go get a second opinion from another gyn, I think there are specialists in pelvic floor reconstruction. I'm not sure any of the docs on the board can help much without an exam. Good Luck!

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