![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png){kind=small}
cheshirepurr.livejournal.com posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
vaginapaginaHey Ladies! I posted a while back concerning various hymen adjustment surgeries and have just this morning had my hymenectomy and figured I'd add to the database of knowledge that is VP.
A hymenectomy is total or near-total removal of the hymenal membrane to allow for easier access. All my life I've had a problem using tampons and have never been able to have sex or a pelvic exam because my vaginal entrance was too small. It also turns out, I was informed today, that I had what is known as a septate hymen, where a band of tissue is stretched across the opening creating two smaller holes. The problems were all fixed in a short procedure, during which I was under anesthesia so I don't remember any of it. The doctor cut off the excess membrane with a heated needle (or something like that) so the wound was mostly cauterized during the procedure. She put in a few dissolving stitches and I was moved to the recovery room.
After an hour or so when I was pretty much conscious, they wheeled me out and I was on my way back home. My cooch was understandably sore and stings when I urinate, but that should clear up in a few days as it heals. Funnily enough, the thing that's bothering me the most is the sore throat I have from something they put in my throat to help me breathe.
Anyway, that's my story. I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my previous questions, as all advice was taken into consideration. If you have a similar problem or have any questions for me, feel free to ask.
Oh, I almost forgot to add the best part. Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist and author, did a lecture at my university this evening and she was absolutely delightful. I was able to go to a reception with her afterwards and eat a little dessert with her. I was too embarrassed to bring up my recent surgery, but it would've been interesting to hear what she had to say.
A hymenectomy is total or near-total removal of the hymenal membrane to allow for easier access. All my life I've had a problem using tampons and have never been able to have sex or a pelvic exam because my vaginal entrance was too small. It also turns out, I was informed today, that I had what is known as a septate hymen, where a band of tissue is stretched across the opening creating two smaller holes. The problems were all fixed in a short procedure, during which I was under anesthesia so I don't remember any of it. The doctor cut off the excess membrane with a heated needle (or something like that) so the wound was mostly cauterized during the procedure. She put in a few dissolving stitches and I was moved to the recovery room.
After an hour or so when I was pretty much conscious, they wheeled me out and I was on my way back home. My cooch was understandably sore and stings when I urinate, but that should clear up in a few days as it heals. Funnily enough, the thing that's bothering me the most is the sore throat I have from something they put in my throat to help me breathe.
Anyway, that's my story. I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my previous questions, as all advice was taken into consideration. If you have a similar problem or have any questions for me, feel free to ask.
Oh, I almost forgot to add the best part. Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist and author, did a lecture at my university this evening and she was absolutely delightful. I was able to go to a reception with her afterwards and eat a little dessert with her. I was too embarrassed to bring up my recent surgery, but it would've been interesting to hear what she had to say.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
Date: 2009-05-05 04:08 am (UTC)I have a septate hymen, and it ripped the 3rd or 4th time I had sex (back in 07) but I'm so self conscious about it looks wise because you can see the band of it hang on the top and lower part and it looks awful. Plus using tampons and sex hurts all the time.. I really want to be able to ENJOY sex. So, I was wondering.. how much did it cost? And did you just go to your gyno and tell them you needed it? I always went to my family dr for my yearly paps/birth control and I got her to refer me to a gyno, so I will be calling her sometime this week. I just feel awkward and embarassed. Even though, apparently alot of ppl have to get this done.
no subject
Date: 2009-05-05 03:47 pm (UTC)It can be embarrassing to talk about, but just remember that these doctors have seen anything and everything out there and this procedure is fairly common and simple. Best of luck.