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Donna |
Are there alternatives to hysterectomy with a cystocele, enterocele, rectocele condition? |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Donna- |
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jenjen |
Hello- I am a 40 year old with a cantalope-sized fibroid. I have a stage 2-3 uterine prolapse and a cystocele and small rectocele. (2 nine pound babies). When I bear down my cervix emerges but then goes back in when I relax. I have been told my pelvic floor is pretty well toned for someone w/my problem (constant kegels!) My complaints are frequency of urination, bloating, weight gain, difficulty having sex, lower back pain, clotting during periods. I have been to 3 doctors in the Boston area. Two suggested vaginal hysterectomy with extensive reconstruction for the cystocele/rectocele. (I do not want a hysterectomy!) One said she could do an abdominal myomectomy and uterine suspension and would leave the cystocele alone since it isn’t causing major problems now and repairing it could cause more problems than it would fix. Would you be able to do FAS for my fibroid(s) AND a uterine suspension at your center? What about pelvic repair fro the rectocele/cystocele? Thanks! I await your reply with baited breath! Jen |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear JenJen- |
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tasilassie |
I am 47, in excellent physical shape, live a very outdoor life, and still compete in road and canoe races. Since the birth of my second, and last child ten years ago, I have suffered increasing incontinence, occasional rectal pain, and persistent UTI’s. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Tasilassie- |