Pat ElliottExpertHERWriterGuideBlogger(reply to msjanenow)
Ms Jane - That's a good question. Web MD agrees with the physicians you've talked with, and provided the following information:
A pessary may not be a good choice after having a hysterectomy. This is because the walls of the vagina are no longer held in place by the uterus and cervix. Women with severe prolapse following a hysterectomy may have difficulty keeping the pessary in place.
Have you asked about any other options? There may be other solutions for you, depending on your general health, age, the severity of your symptoms, personal preferences and other factors. I would encourage you to talk to your healthcare practitioner about additional treatment options. We'd be happy to assist you with research about those options once they're been identified and work with you to obtain greater support. Thanks for writing! Pat
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Ms Jane - That's a good question. Web MD agrees with the physicians you've talked with, and provided the following information:
A pessary may not be a good choice after having a hysterectomy. This is because the walls of the vagina are no longer held in place by the uterus and cervix. Women with severe prolapse following a hysterectomy may have difficulty keeping the pessary in place.
Have you asked about any other options? There may be other solutions for you, depending on your general health, age, the severity of your symptoms, personal preferences and other factors. I would encourage you to talk to your healthcare practitioner about additional treatment options. We'd be happy to assist you with research about those options once they're been identified and work with you to obtain greater support. Thanks for writing! Pat
November 25, 2009 - 6:23pmThis Comment
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