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Orgasm After Prolapse Surgery

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rachel_52861
rachel_52861

I've had surgery for a posterior and anterior repair with perineoplasty on the 6th Feb (almost 3 weeks ago) and was told not to have sex until 6 weeks. I never really considered that no sex would mean no orgasms at all so I never asked about it, I was just thinking I wouldn't want intercourse anyway until then or after anyway so it's not an issue. Now my husband is adament that I shouldn't do anything at all for 6 weeks that may lead to an orgasm as it could pull the internal stitches. I've searched the internet for answers but there doesn't seem to be any. I've found some old forum threads and only one which states her surgeon said no orgasm until 6 weeks, other than that nothing so does anyone know if it is safe or not?

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  • Cazinbed
    Cazinbed rachel_52861

    Posted

    Dear Rachel

    Sorry to hear of your worries. It is beer frustrating but being able to have sex. I had an orgasm at 3 weeks and regretted it because it gave me a burning sensation. I didn’t dare do anything until 7 weeks following that. I am now 7 months post op (3 repairs) but any sexual activity seems to bring on Bacterial Vaginosis. I never suffered from this before. However, it could be as I have permanent stitches for my sacropinious fixation or because my urethra has now prolapsed. Regarding orgasms, they were shorter for about 3 months, but now they are pretty intense and longer. I am lucky in that respect and feel devastated for the other woman on here who has lost her sensation. 

    Just be very careful. These surgeries are so major but generally gynaecologists etc play them down and quite frankly, trivialise our concerns. 

    Also... the ops do givevteferred pain and I now have nerve damage in my buttock and top of thigh. 

    Take care and be careful.

  • susan49311
    susan49311 rachel_52861

    Posted

    I am trying to find the answer to this also.  Did you have any luck.  I don't see what harm it would do. 

    • lyn95892
      lyn95892 susan49311

      Posted

      I posted a response to the original thread.  My doctor gave me permission for clitoral orgasms at 4 weeks.  I have had no discomfort from them.  In fact, I found them very intense after the month of abstinence.  
  • lyn95892
    lyn95892 rachel_52861

    Posted

    I specifically asked this question of my awesome doctor before my hysterectomy and prolapse repair.  She said that clitoral orgasms were fine after four weeks.  I have had no discomfort from them. 
    • Sannystac07
      Sannystac07 lyn95892

      Posted

      I felt it squeezing my stitches but I was being such a depressed beeotch I was willing to find out. lol. Definitely no surgery fail due to it. It is really intense....crazy actually!
  • anita38336
    anita38336 rachel_52861

    Posted

    Did anyone experienced bleeding after intercourse after the 6 week waiting period?
    • barbara1404
      barbara1404 anita38336

      Posted

      Know this is an old post, but yes I experienced bleeding, at the 7 week point with pain and grazed feeling. Then next day, 2 days ago now felt lumpy inside like before the op, hope i haven't damaged anything. Did you have any problems after?

    • barbara1404
      barbara1404 welshgirl67

      Posted

      Thanks for reply, I'm trying to get an appointment at my local Cardiff hospital, not easy, l feel better today but want to get advice from consultant.

  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 rachel_52861

    Posted

    I wouldnt chance it hun and when we orgasm we bring blood to tge area and may impact healing.

    Im 10 wks post tvh and anterior and will be sure to leave healing till 12 wks.xx

  • chris15214
    chris15214 rachel_52861

    Posted

    I am almost 16 weeks post surgery for tvh, anterior and posterior plus urethral sling. Slight spotting after sex was still happening until about a week ago. Sex is not as uncomfortable as in past weeks but just doesn't feel as good as it used to. Please tell me it gets better.

  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 rachel_52861

    Posted

    Hi Rachel

    When you orgasm.you contract your muscles during the pleasure of this.

    It's not a Good idea to do this at such an early stage.

    You will be at risk.If damaging the very fragile healing tissues.

    Your husband is right i n what he says.

    I'd leave it till at least 12 weeks as your still at risk.of prolapse till body makes scar tissue after 12 wks.

    Good luck hunx

  • caresfl
    caresfl rachel_52861

    Posted

    Yesterday I had read all the posts (I replied too and autocorrect changed Clitoris to Clitoral, sorry I didn't catch that). After reading I decided I was good to go for a nice external clitoral orgasm. Well, I was 2 weeks and 4 days yesterday after a Colporrhaphy due to etereocyle (Spelling) [and the bladder mesh was placed too] and well...big mistake. Too soon!! I don't think I did any lasting damage but I'm still pretty sore today and got that heat thing someone else mentioned.. not to mention the orgasm was completely sub-par and not what I was expecting at all. Definitely would wait til at least 4 weeks but it could need more than that. I will not be experimenting again anytime soon. Still very sore and uncomfortable. 

    • welshgirl67
      welshgirl67 caresfl

      Posted

      Best left well alone till all stitches healed.Your at risk.if infection and bursting stitches.

      I'm surprised your consultant didn't advice this.

      You use your pelvic muscles during orgasm which isn't a good idea.

      I hope you give yourself the time your body needs to heal.

      12 weeks before body makes strong scar tissue. This is what keeps repair strong.

      Healing hugsx

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