Re: Conception and Uterine collapse
From: Jessica Bardales MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:47:43 -0600 (CST)
My only comment would be that although uterine prolapse may not prevent
conception, it may be cause for concern as the pregnancy grows and may
lead to the loss of the pregnancy.
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.
--
Jessica Bardales MD, SOCOG
Hospital Ginecobstetrico Docente Provincial, Camaguey, Cuba.
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