WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2003: Re: Vaginal repair

Re: Vaginal repair

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 May 2003 18:39:16 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 21 May 2003, AL wrote: >
>My gyn is proposing vaginal repair to correct a uterine prolapse. Her
>testing has indicated that my episiotomy destroyed my perineum which is
>no long there. This lack of support is causing the prolapse. Are there
>other options, it this common and where can I go to get more information
>about this? THank you!

Ask for a Urogynecological evaluation first. Lack of perineal support does not cause uterine prolapse. Damage to the supporting ligaments of the uterus is what leads to prolapse. This damage is most often caused by pregnancy. Episiotomy does not destroy the perineum. perhaps inadequate repair of the episiotomy or several subsequent deliveries could do it. Prolapse is very common and it is most common if there were many pregnancies.

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