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Clinical Assessment
What can I expect during the clinical assessment?
In the consultation with the physician you should clearly express what you want to change or improve. During the consultation you may feel a little anxious, but remember you are with a health professional that is willing to listen to your desires. Through a physical examination and gynecologic assessment, the physician may determine the problem.
Indications for your initial consultation
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Please express clearly your expectation about the surgery. Ensure your physician has understood your desires. You should also understand how the surgery is going to be performed and what can you expect after the procedure. |
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Make a list of questions to ask to your physician, so you may feel all your doubts about the procedure have been completely resolved. |
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Strictly follow all the physician`s recommendations. |
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Prepare comfortable clothing for the day of surgery and to wear during your convalescence. |
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Will genital surgery result in decrease in sensation?
As with any other surgical procedure, the patient may experience a temporary loss of sensitivity due to the manipulation of the tissues and consequent swelling. As swelling resolves, sensitivity will gradually improve.
What may happen with the urinary function after the procedure?
In these types of procedures, the urinary function is preserved. For your comfort, urine catheterization may be used during surgery or for 72 hours, maximum, depending on the type of procedure performed.
Is the procedure painful?
Pain medication will be prescribed. Take it as needed. Most patients do not refer important pain and show high tolerance for pain. The patient may experience some discomfort due to sutures. This condition will resolve gradually as tissues heal. It is possible the patient also may experience vulvar swelling. This is an expected condition and will resolve in time.
When can I resume my normal activities after surgery?
Every patient has a different healing process and the time and way tissues may respond to injury may vary. Although you will need minimum time to recover, it is important to give your organism enough time to heal. You can gradually resume your normal daily activities, as long as, these do not require physical effort.
What are the risks involved in genital surgery?
This is very simple procedure. However, surgery of any kind carries risk of complications. The patient may experience some bruising (hematoma) which can be treated trough medication. Despite taking all precautions, infections inside or outside incisions may occur. Usually, patients undergoing surgery receive antibiotic prophylaxis against wound infection. The loss of sensitivity in the erogenous zone is extremely rare. Remember that injuries need time to heal and it takes some time for the results to be completely evident. Most complications on female genital surgery are minor and resolve in time. Our section about RISK FACTORS IN PLASTIC SURGERY provides complete information about this subject along with recommendations and instructions.
What can I expect after surgery?
The patient will require a short period of absolute rest and passivity after surgery. Since vaginal tissues are very fragile, obviously any movement or physical activity should be limited. Wound healing may take from 4-6 weeks. Sexual activity should also limit for the following 4 weeks to allow maximum tissue healing. The surgical procedure usually takes 30 minutes approximately.
Preoperative recommendations - Female genital surgery
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Your surgeon will recommend a preoperative visit to your gynecologist, who may order some gynecological tests and laboratory analyses. |
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Any existing vaginal infection will be treated preoperatively. |
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Usually, patients undergoing female genital surgery receive antibiotic prophylaxis against wound infection. |
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The female genital surgery is not recommended for patients with malignant or premalignant lesions, pregnant women, or women wanting to get pregnant. |
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