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Chronic bacterial vaginosis after rectocele repair surgery

Posted by aethos @aethos, Apr 23, 2023

I had rectocele repair surgery 9 weeks ago and have had this vaginal infection since third week post op. I am on my 4th round of Flagyl but the infection either doesn't clear up or comes right back. The urogynecologist who did the surgery has not been helpful. I am wondering if this has anything to do with a stitch still remaining in my vagina or the urethra mesh she used. I tried getting in to Mayo to see a urogynocologist but they wouldn't take me. If I had known this would happen I would have opted for pessary or maybe I should have better researched my surgeon options. This has really negatively impacted my life as I am a very physically and sexually active 69 year old in a long term relationship. I have an appointment with another well regarded urogynocologist in two months if I can make it that long. Has anyone else experienced this issue after prolapse surgery? I previously had another prolapse repair about 5 years ago and have a bladder sling...no issues from that.

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sharshy | @sharshy | Aug 25, 2025
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WOW. So many unpleasant experiences. I've been dealing with a BV for at least a year and a half, possibly two. I also have been given MANY different antibiotics to use orally and in my How How. So far, nothing has worked for more than maybe a month. It keeps coming back and coming back. I am scheduled for a full hip replacement in five weeks. Just started another bacteria vaginal cream called Clindamycin which cost me $70.00 for a weeks supply. And also a tube of Estrogen for $30.00. With last infection got a dose of Clindamycin pills. THEY WORKED SO WELL. Oh well, what is a person to do.!!!!!!!! Can't have the hip surgery if I have an infection and don't even know if he will do it between reoccurrences. I guess an infection in a hip is pretty "Bad News". Right now I am bone on bone with pain down my leg and up into my butt. I'm using a walker and probably looking at a wheeler chair soon if I don't get my replacement. Good Luck To All of Us.

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Whats BV?

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sharshy | @sharshy | Aug 27, 2025
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Whats BV?

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What are the symptoms of BV?

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Kelly, Moderator | @klp | Aug 27, 2025
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What are the symptoms of BV?

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Hi, @sharshy. Mayo Clinic has information on bacterial vaginosis (BV), including symptoms and treatment options: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352279

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victoria31 | @victoria31 | Sep 3, 2025
In reply to @thatgirlis79 "WOW. So many unpleasant experiences. I've been dealing with a BV for at least a year..." + (show)
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WOW. So many unpleasant experiences. I've been dealing with a BV for at least a year and a half, possibly two. I also have been given MANY different antibiotics to use orally and in my How How. So far, nothing has worked for more than maybe a month. It keeps coming back and coming back. I am scheduled for a full hip replacement in five weeks. Just started another bacteria vaginal cream called Clindamycin which cost me $70.00 for a weeks supply. And also a tube of Estrogen for $30.00. With last infection got a dose of Clindamycin pills. THEY WORKED SO WELL. Oh well, what is a person to do.!!!!!!!! Can't have the hip surgery if I have an infection and don't even know if he will do it between reoccurrences. I guess an infection in a hip is pretty "Bad News". Right now I am bone on bone with pain down my leg and up into my butt. I'm using a walker and probably looking at a wheeler chair soon if I don't get my replacement. Good Luck To All of Us.

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So sorry for all the trouble you’ve had since your surgery. Our minister is 81 and just recently had a total hip replacement and is doing well. Good luck to you! 🙏🏻

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