hymenectomy recovery

aftet reading your post a few months ago, I talked to my gyno and we decided this was an appropriate procedure given my circumstances. I just had the hymenectomy this morning, pretty recent I know. the procedure was just like you said and I had my sister there when I woke up. my gyno said that everything went perfect and booked the follow up appointment. Here's the thing. when I try to pee it burns. like it hurts really bad, and there's a small amount of blood that comes out with it. I cannot sit down to pee because the pain is unbearable, and I had a Tylenol about 2 hours ago so that won't help. Did this happen to anyone else?? I cannot call the doctor right now because it's 9:30 pm and I don't think I could get ahold of anyone useful, please reply

Hi there

Here is some info for you -

Usually a hymenectomy is done under a local anesthetic. You may be given a pill or an injection of medication to relax you. It is rarely done under a general or regional (spinal) anesthetic. It can be done in the doctor's office, clinic or hospital. If it is an imperforate hymen, it is opened in the center with scissors or a scalpel, the tissue is cut away. The cut area will be sutured with absorbable sutures (they will not have to be removed later) to prevent bleeding. With a circular hymen the hymen is cut away and the area sutured to prevent bleeding. You may have to remain in a recovery area for an hour before you leave.

RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS

Bleeding.
Infection.
Painful scar tissue afterward.
Injury to the tube that passes urine (urethra).

HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Your caregiver may give you topical cream or ointment to apply on the stitches.
Your caregiver may give you a prescription for pain pills.
Only take over-the-counter or prescription medicines for pain, discomfort or fever as directed by your caregiver.
Do not take aspirin. It can cause bleeding.
Do not have sexual intercourse until you are healed and your caregiver gives you permission.
Do not douche or use tampons.
You may resume your usual diet.
You may put an ice pack to the perineum to prevent swelling.
You may take warm sitz baths 2 to 3 times a day, in a couple of days, to help with any discomfort and healing.
Do not do any lifting over 5 pounds until your caregiver tells you it is OK.

SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF:
- You develop a temperature of 102° F (38.9° C) or higher.
- You develop abnormal vaginal discharge.
- You have problems with your medications.
- You develop a rash.
  
  good luck