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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
Sex after bladder surgery
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
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Sex after bladder surgery
by kvm36, Jun 30, 2008 10:57PM
Hi,
I had the surgery for abdominal wall repair of my bladder with mesh sling on 6/3/08. I was sent home from the hospital within 6 hours following the procedure and have done very well in my recovery with no complications. I resumed my normal activities, including work after a week of rest. I'm wondering when it would be safe to have sex again with my husband? Are there certain things I should be prepared for when we do attempt it, like pain or anxiety associated with sex after this surgery?
Thanks
I had the surgery for abdominal wall repair of my bladder with mesh sling on 6/3/08. I was sent home from the hospital within 6 hours following the procedure and have done very well in my recovery with no complications. I resumed my normal activities, including work after a week of rest. I'm wondering when it would be safe to have sex again with my husband? Are there certain things I should be prepared for when we do attempt it, like pain or anxiety associated with sex after this surgery?
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Jul 14, 2008 08:54AM
, Jul 14, 2008 08:54AM
I tell my patients 6 weeks for intercourse. Most of them are OK starting at about 4 weeks. It might make sense to have your doctor see you at 3-4 weeks, and if the exam is normal, then you should be good to start intercourse again.
Dr. hoyte
Dr. hoyte
Member Comments (2)
by tamsos, Aug 25, 2008 11:31AM
To: Lennox Hoyte, M.D.
Hi, I'm a 35 year old female and I had bladder surgery (mesh sling) 21/2 months ago. Intercourse is still painfull. Will this just take time or should i see my Urologist? Thanks.
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