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Has anyone had a vaginal cuff tear?
I had endometriosis and ended up getting a hysterectomy. They left my ovaries in and it was the best thing that ever happened to me! Fast forward 30 years and boom I start feeling like I had been impaled and was bleeding from my vagina. My G.P. did a vaginal exam and told me that my vagina was very badly atropied and figured out that my vaginal cuff had torn open.
I am terrified and am waiting for an emergency appt to a gynecologist!
I hope someone here can talk to me and tell me what to expect.
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@mackaymouse, I get that you are scared - terrified to use your word. @sharibano posted a similar situation here:
- Partial hysterectomy and still having menstrual cramps
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/partial-hysterectomy-and-still-having-menstrual-cramps/
A vaginal cuff tear can occur any time after a total or radical hysterectomy, even years after the procedure has taken place, especially in women who are postmenopausal.
It's always scary to hear when your GP recommends getting an emergency appointment with a specialist. But this is good that you will be seen quickly. They may recommend surgery to repair the vaginal cuff.
Do you have an appointment with the gynecologist?
Not yet, I've been waiting to hear from the Gynecologist. My G.P. has been doing as much as she can. She has already ordered 2 ultrasounds, 1 lower abdomen, 1 vaginal. We are waiting to get the results. The ultrasound technician left the wand in and went to get a college and that is never a good thing.
I am terrified of being put under a general anesthetic, I am on Lyrica , methotrexate, tramadol and saw the FDA warning in regards to Lyrica and analgesics. I just need someone that has gone through this to talk to and I will reach out to the subject you reccomended. Thankyou for answering so fast.
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1 ReactionThe Gynecologists office phoned late last night. I have an appt today!
I'm doing everything to stay calm. Praying, deep breathing and joking around with friends.
Thankyou!
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3 Reactions@mackaymouse Good news that you will be seen today. I'm saying healing prayers for you. Will you please come back here and let me know what happens at your appointment?
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1 ReactionThe blood was coming from an area that was small enough that the Gynecologist was able to cauterize it. She did find a lump in the vaginal area and took a biopsy. She said she would phone me immediately when the results came back. She has also requested the results from the ultra sound. She also prescribed a topical hormone cream to help the vaginal area to heal. God I'm so relieved! Thankyou so much for being there for me. Your words really helped me calm down.
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3 Reactions@mackaymouse Thank you for sharing the outcome. This is all sounds very promising and in your position I would also be greatly relieved. The gynecologist you saw sounds very kind and reassuring. I'm praying that the biopsy will be negative.
If you are in the U.S. and celebrating Thanksgiving today I hope you will enjoy this day.
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