Vaginal Surgery

Among the many candidates for reconstructive procedures are:

• Cancer patients who underwent extensive surgery or radiation treatments for cancer of the organs and structures of the urinary tract and/or reproductive system.
• Women with vaginal wall prolapse.
• Women who have physical trauma to the vaginal region as a result of accident, assault or rape.
• Women with congenital abnormalities (birth defects) affecting the vaginal region.

Additionally, vaginal reconstruction or rejuvenation is a great option for a woman in good health who has one or more of the following concerns:

• The contours of the genital structures have become inelastic or stretched out
• Soreness or pain with sexual activity or exercise
• Diminished sensation during intercourse proceeding childbirth
• A desire to improve the contour or appearance of the genitals

While every woman is different and the various purposes for these procedures are varied, the intended result of these surgeries are similar:

• To tighten the vagina to restore it to nearly the same size it was before experiencing childbirth
• Improving the appearance of the labia can lead to a boost in self-confidence
• Exercise can become more comfortable
• Heightened sensitivity during sexual intercourse
• Improvements in self-perception and self-esteem can enhance quality of life

It should be noted that while it is true that vaginal tissues can stretch, such as what is experienced during childbirth, surgically tightening the vaginal tissue on its own does not guarantee a heightened sexual response. In fact, heightened sexual sensitivity is not an automatic guarantee for more pleasure and can instead lead to oversensitivity and pain.

Preparation for surgery depends on the type of surgery being performed and what the needs of the reconstruction or rejuvenation are. Your doctor will offer several recommendations that you will need to follow prior to your surgical procedure and are common to most surgeries.