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Re: uterus-prolapse and stressincontinence

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 22 Dec 1998 17:39:01 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 22 Dec 1998, irene wrote: >
>Dear madam,sir,my problem is the following: after childbirths,(as so
>many women),I experienced a uterus prolaps and incontinence with
>aerobics and so on.After a thorough investigation at our local hospital,
>my gynecologist came to the conclusion he could operate in order to
>perform a bladder-reconstruction, but the uterus needed to go out.(I did
>a lot of Kegels in the past in order to strengthen the pelvic floor
>muscles, but no avail, hence the surgery)
>My question is: is there no alternative way to reconstruct and leave the
>uterus in? I am 48 year old, excellent health (love to run
>semimarathons) still menstruating reguarly,
>sincerely yours, Irene

You can leave the uterus in place, but you are less likely to have the same degree of success or duration of the bladder repair that is contemplated. 

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William D. McIntosh, MD
Clarksville, TN


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