Perineorrhaphy
WHAT IS PERINEORRHAPHY?
Perineorrhaphy is
the surgical repair of perineal lacerations
and of
vaginal opening looseness. It is a reconstruction of
the muscles and tissues at the opening of the
vagina. The procedure is very good at decreasing the
size of the vaginal opening and does not reduce
sensation.
EFFECTS OF
PERINEORRHAPHY
This is a
procedure repairing the opening of the vagina which
may be done under conditions where the woman
complains of urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness,
and unpleasurable intercourse or sexual dysfunction
due to looseness of the perineum (stretching of the
vaginal opening).
Perineorrhaphy allows for the tightening of
the vaginal opening and its surrounding structures.
CANDIDATES FOR
PERINEORRHAPHY
Perineorrhaphy is
a surgical procedure done to address perineal body
relaxation manifesting in women having wide and
relaxed vaginal openings which may lead to weakness
of the pelvic support structures or prolapse.
Perineal lacerations and looseness may be
experienced by women who:
·
Have had multiple
child births
·
Experienced injury
and strain during childbirth (long difficult labors
in the pushing stage)
·
Gave birth to
large babies
·
Have had
inadequately or incompletely healed episiotomies
performed at the time of childbirth
·
Are in their
advanced age
·
Have hormonal
insufficiencies
·
Are obese
·
Are engaged in
strenuous physical activity
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