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Women typically recover from the cystocele repair in about 4-6 weeks. Women typically recover from the cystocele repair in about 4-6 weeks. They may resume their daily activities, including sexual intercourse, in about 4 weeks after the procedure. The symptoms of a cystocele withdraw after its repair; however, some symptoms, such as stress incontinence, may …

As it is a structural (anatomical) defect, you cannot fix a rectocele by natural means alone. The treatment of rectocele (also known as posterior vaginal prolapse) depends on the severity of its symptoms, and surgery is the only definitive treatment to fix it. As it is a structural (anatomical) defect, you cannot fix a rectocele by natural means alone. However, …

Hysterectomy is a surgery for the removal of the uterus. Hysterectomy is a surgery for the removal of the uterus. Depending on whether there is the removal of other organs or tissues, hysterectomy may be of different types. Radical hysterectomy is a surgery that involves the removal of the entire uterus along with its supporting tissues, cervix (the neck of …

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. In general, patients may need to be mentally and physically ready to accept the aftereffects of laparoscopic hysterectomy: The first 24 hours after hysterectomy, patients may experience some vaginal bleeding that tapers off. If the bleeding seems to be getting heavier rather than lighter, the physician should be notified immediately. The …

How effective is a LEEP procedure? LEEP is an effective procedure to remove abnormal cervical cells. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is used to remove abnormal or potentially cancerous regions in the cervix (mouth of the uterus). Research has shown that this procedure is as effective as other treatments (laser ablation, cold knife conization and cold therapy or cryotherapy) that …

Colposcopy is a simple procedure that takes less than 10 minutes. The procedure is typically not painful. It does not require local or regional anesthesia. Slight discomfort may be felt when a speculum is inserted into the vagina, which can be minimized by deep breathing during the procedure. You may feel a sting when the cervix is washed with a …

Colpectomy is a surgical procedure that closes the vaginal opening completely. Colpectomy is a surgical procedure that closes the vaginal opening completely. The surgery is usually used to treat uterus prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, or enterocele) in women. In prolapse, the muscles of the pelvic floor, which support the uterus and other pelvic organs, weaken. This weakening allows the pelvic organs …

What is a Bartholin cyst? As the cyst grows, the cyst feels like a painless lump or mass near the vaginal opening. The swelling is usually on one side of the vaginal opening. The Bartholin glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening and they secrete a fluid that lubricates the vagina. Sometimes the openings of the Bartholin …

Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is not a complex procedure Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is not a complex procedure and may take only a few minutes. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device made from plastic and copper that is placed in a woman's womb and provides contraceptive protection for up to 10 years. Before an IUD is fitted, a …

What is vault prolapse? Vault prolapse occurs when the vaginal vault drops into the vaginal canal. The pelvis is the area between the hip bones and it harbors the pelvic organs, which include the uterus, cervix and vagina (parts of the reproductive system); intestines and the rectum (parts of the digestive system); and the urinary bladder and urethra (parts of …