Surgery without Scars

A woman's lifestyle and sexual performance may be seriously affected by her reproductive organs and neighboring pelvic structures. A fallen uterus, vagina, bladder or rectum may affect the menstrual cycle, sexuality or bowel and urinary habits.

Pelvic or back pain, often the only complaint, may hide the problem or confuse the picture, which may explain why many patients feel the problem is in their head and not their pelvis.

Urinary loss, or incontinence, may also be present, It can turn a self confident, sexually active woman into a recluse, reluctant to seek help because of embarrassment, hope for a spontaneous cure, fear of surgery, or the belief that incontinence is normal and nothing can be done to improve the problem.

An adequate sexual response requires healthy female pelvic organs. Women without healthy organs, in whom the sexual response is diminished, do not realize they are not alone in their suffering.

Pelvic pain, incontinence and diminished sexual response are not uncommon and can be helped with pelvic reconstructive surgery.

Pleasure zone realignment or pelvic reconstructive surgery can return the organs to their normal position and function, provide relief from symptoms and restore the pelvis to the state generally found in the post-adolescent years prior to childbirth to improve the patient's tactile touch and subsequent sensuality, sexuality and self esteem.

The extent of surgery depends on the woman's wishes for future childbearing. If the woman desires more children, a uterine suspension is warranted. If no more children are desired, uterine removal and reconstruction of the muscles may be appropriate. The bladder can be elevated to its normal position and function by repairing and shortening its connective tissue supports. Pelvic muscles which have become weakened and stretched can be tightened, restoring the pelvis to a healthy state without prolonged recovery time.

Pelvic reconstructive surgery can be performed through the vagina, leaving no visible scars. In forty-eight hours the patient leaves the hospital, and within 14-21 days, is usually able to resume normal activities.

Women do not need to believe that nothing can be done to improve their health. They need only to discard their fears or embarrassment and discuss their concerns with their physician. The gynecologist, in turn, should take the time to fully understand the nature of their complaints and be readily able to provide a solution.