Dear Jacqui,
Hello it has been over 4.5 years since I had a hysterectomy. I am not sexually active. I noticed at the time that my vagina walls seemed to be healing together. I am not sure that my vagina has sealed at the top part at the surgery site on down. I am 62 years old and want to have my vagina as normal as possible whether I am active sexually or not. What do I need to do?
Elaine

Dear Elaine,
I can understand your concern and would advise you to get a thorough vaginal examination and possibly an ultrasound to feel secure about the healing process. When you make your appointment you should know that your doctor is a gynecological surgeon.

When you use personal lubricants, be absolutely sure they are FDA approved and contain no fragrance, plant additives, vitamins or hormones and definitely no flavors. You might wish to try Very Private Intimate Moisture, which was specifically developed by doctors for women with vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness can often occur after a hysterectomy. You will find it on www.veryprivate.com under products. Thank you for writing to us. We hope you will follow through and find that all is ok. Best wishes.

Jacqui




	"4 1/2 Years After My Hysterectomy, I'm Still Concerned About My Intimate Area Returning to Normal" Dear Jacqui, Hello it has been over 4.5 years since I had a hysterectomy. I am not sexually active. I noticed at the time that my vagina walls seemed to be healing together. I am not sure that my vagina has sealed at the top part at the surgery site on down. I am 62 years old and want to have my vagina as normal as possible whether I am active sexually or not. What do I need to do? Elaine Dear Elaine, I can understand your concern and would advise you to get a thorough vaginal examination and possibly an ultrasound to feel secure about the healing process. When you make your appointment you should know that your doctor is a gynecological surgeon. When you use personal lubricants, be absolutely sure they are FDA approved and contain no fragrance, plant additives, vitamins or hormones and definitely no flavors. You might wish to try Very Private Intimate Moisture, which was specifically developed by doctors for women with vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness can often occur after a hysterectomy. You will find it on www.veryprivate.com under products. Thank you for writing to us. We hope you will follow through and find that all is ok. Best wishes. Jacqui Copyright 2001 Brandwynne Corporation. All rights reserved.

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