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Rectocele-awaiting a referral to Gynae

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jules24994
jules24994

hi there, I saw my GP today who examined me to confirm that I have a rectocele, even though I have know for a while as previously been told by a NP that I have one. Only recently it has started to be very uncomfortable alongside having to splint to have a bowel motion and its now quite uncomfortable to sit down. So he has referred me to Gynae to get a treatment plan in place, but told me it will be a long wait, but has suggested I take Lactulose to stop constipation as I do have IBS aswell as doing my pelvic floor exercises and to apply E45 cream to the tender area near my hymen to stop it drying out. But just wondering how long people have been waiting for their first gynae appointment?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee jules24994

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    It will depend on several things. Which Health authority you are in,Which hospital you are referred to and if your gynae assesses your referral as urgent or routine. Most rectocele are routine . Health authorities can vary as to the waiting time for gynae appointments but most are very busy.

    If you havent heard anything within a month try phoning the gynaecology department at the hospital and ask Firstly if you are on an outpatient list as sometimes these letters do go missing, and secondly how long will you have to wait. They should be able to give you a rough idea.

    If they say they haven't received any letter from your GP then do remind your GP surgery.

  • kat58
    kat58 jules24994

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    Hi Jules

    Sympathise with you totally

    I was diagnosed in Oct 23 My GP took 2 months to send the referral off and my nhs appointment is Sept 24

    Luckily I have private health cover so managed to be seen last week for initial assessment I think I will be able to have the surgery as well,so just have to decide if I want to go ahead, because all Ive found is horror stories about recovery and failure of the op, so in a real state of terror about putting myself up for something so apparently awful. Can it be worse than this day to day misery?

    Just dont know.

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