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SHE NEEDS SURGERY ‘DOWN BELOW’

Q

My girlfriend was previously in a heterosexual relationship and has a daughter. The birth was very traumatic, and she tore quite badly. She has been sensitive around that scar tissue ever since and the entrance to her vagina is now very narrow. Her gynaecologist wants to remove the old scar. How long will it take for her to recover?

A

Your girlfriend’s gynaecologist is likely talking about a Fenton’s procedure where scar tissue is removed, and the area is reshaped. This can be done as a day-case procedure under local or general anaesthetic. She will be sore for a couple of weeks and should avoid using tampons or any penetration for four weeks.