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question about urethra
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06-12-2006, 01:04 PM
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Posts: 68
Hysterectomy: December 1st, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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question about urethra
I am noticing that my uretha looks very enlarged (gaping almost) Other times it looks very tiny, like a pinhole. I also have a pulling sensation vaginally that is new. I am 6 weeks out of rectocele surgery....go to the doctor on Wednesday, worried that I might have another prolapse, this time cystocele. Is the uretha looking bigger at times a normal thing? I am looking for information on this, but haven't found exactly how big the uretha should look (funny question, I know!)
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06-12-2006, 05:38 PM
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Posts: 55
Hysterectomy: April 25th, 2006
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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question about urethra
Hi there,
Due to the fact that I had to self cath myself after my hyst, I grew to know my urethra pretty well and once the swelling from the surgery goes down, it typically looks like a dimple (sort of) or an indentation.
Definitely see your doctor and let us know if what you are seeing is caused from a cystocele. I had a sling done to correct my bladder problem and it's been touch and go ever since.
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06-13-2006, 05:38 AM
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Posts: 2,019
Hysterectomy: July 25th, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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question about urethra
Like anything in our "old bodies" things can stretch. If you've had a catheter or any repair for a cystocele the urethra can appear bigger than normal. As long as you're not leaking it really isn't a problem.
When I was looking online for a picture of a prolapsed urethra I got taken to some pretty strange sites and I read that people have actually stretched their urethra to allow for penetration like intercourse. Sounds pretty gross and painful to me but I think you get the picture now that the urethra can be stretched and look larger than it did before.
Michelle
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06-13-2006, 05:42 AM
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Posts: 2,011
Hysterectomy: April 26th, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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question about urethra
klb, I'm going to cross the atlantic and come and take away your mirror! You are frightening yourself again.
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