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What Causes Vaginal Vault To Open Up After Its Repair?
Question: had a vaginal vault repaired 4 months after my hysterectomy, opened up about 2". Im 49yr old and wondering why this happened, also wondering if it can happen again and what are my restrictions on doing things around the house
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
THanks for writing to us with your health concern.
There could be various reasons why your vault opened up -
1. Initial stitches might have got infected and loosened up.
2 There might be a collection of fluid / blood at the vault which can open up the stitches.
3. You might have exerted undue pressure on the stitches.
Restrictions -
When was your surgery for vault repair done ? How many days ago ?
For 6 weeks -
1. Avoid intercourse.
2. Do not lift weights.
3. Do not bend or assume strenuous postures.
4. Avoid unaccustomed exercise.
5. Have a follow up after 6 weeks, ascertain integrity by a doctor and then resume normal activities.
6. You can take vitamin C to speed up the healing process.
7. Report to your doctor in case of any suspicious discharge / bleeding / pain.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
Hello
THanks for writing to us with your health concern.
There could be various reasons why your vault opened up -
1. Initial stitches might have got infected and loosened up.
2 There might be a collection of fluid / blood at the vault which can open up the stitches.
3. You might have exerted undue pressure on the stitches.
Restrictions -
When was your surgery for vault repair done ? How many days ago ?
For 6 weeks -
1. Avoid intercourse.
2. Do not lift weights.
3. Do not bend or assume strenuous postures.
4. Avoid unaccustomed exercise.
5. Have a follow up after 6 weeks, ascertain integrity by a doctor and then resume normal activities.
6. You can take vitamin C to speed up the healing process.
7. Report to your doctor in case of any suspicious discharge / bleeding / pain.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My surgery was 3 days ago, can i sweep, mop & drive? It tore after intercourse, what are the chances of this happening again? Told my husband no intercourse fir the summer , i want to make sure its good and healed this time. I read some post on not driving for 2 wks. Ive just been laying around ause im too scared something will happen again. c
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, as the surgery was just 3 days back, for a week more atleast, please just lie around, however difficult it seems.
After a week more, you can drive, sweep and mop as long as you are very careful and gentle in your movements.
Intercourse , as mentioned, should be avoided for 6 weeks.
Take care.
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
Hi, as the surgery was just 3 days back, for a week more atleast, please just lie around, however difficult it seems.
After a week more, you can drive, sweep and mop as long as you are very careful and gentle in your movements.
Intercourse , as mentioned, should be avoided for 6 weeks.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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