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It may occur after cystectomy or hysterectomy. [2] In these cases, the anterior wall of the vagina is weakened or missing due to loss of support from the bladder. [2] On defecography, enterocele is defined as the presence of small bowel between the rectum and the vagina. [3]
The ODS may or may not co-exist with other functional bowel disorders, such as slow transit constipation or irritable bowel syndrome. [19] Of all cases of primary constipation, it is reported that 58% are dyssynergic defecation, 47% are slow transit constipation and 58% are irritable bowel syndrome. [ 21 ]
A hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery can be a cause, [4] as can chronic constipation and straining to pass bowel movements. It is more common in older women than in younger ones; estrogen which helps to keep the pelvic tissues elastic decreases after menopause. [medical citation needed]
This is thought to be caused by the changes in blood flow to the ovaries after a hysterectomy, during which many small blood vessels are cut and sealed. But the right hormone replacement therapy ...
Why Hair Loss after Hysterectomy Surgery Occurs. There are a few reasons why hair loss might occur after a hysterectomy. Below, we unpack the relationship between hysterectomy and hair loss. 1. Stress
A hysterectomy is a major operation with a long recovery time which is only considered following less invasive treatments. It is carried out to treat health problems affecting the female ...
Secondary cul-de-sac hernias are those which develop after gynecologic procedures, especially after vaginal hysterectomy. [8] Another classification of cul-de-sac hernias is internal, meaning those that are only visible on defecography, or external, which are associated with a clinically visible rectocele or rectal prolapse. [4]
Vaginal evisceration is a serious complication of dehiscence (where a surgical wound reopens after the procedure), which can be due to trauma. [1] 63% of reported cases of vaginal evisceration follow a vaginal hysterectomy (where the uterus removal surgery is performed entirely through the vaginal canal). [2]