Will comment to all three of these questions at once. # 1-As far as the intimacy aspect, I had to refrain from sex for 8 weeks because of the extent of my repairs. I am now 19 months out from my surgery and can tell you that there is an impact to sexual sensation. The area of peak sensation has actually changed location and it did have an impact on my ability to climax; I can climax but it is much harder to reach. There is no pain factor for me, just change in sensation. 4 weeks out is way too soon to have returned to "normal", you will need to give it more time. # 2-There is quite a bit of info available online now to fill in the blanks on pelvic organ prolapse surgery, I'd start by finding a good urogynecologist. There is quite a bit of basic material in my book as well, but finding the right physician is key. # 3-I am so sorry to hear that you are having these problems, perhaps you should seek the advice of a urogynecologist to see if you have any post surgical options. I am a HUGE advocate of urogynecologists, they are truly the experts to seek for this surgery. There are certainly excellent urologists, gastros, and surgical gynecologists, but since the repairs to the ligaments and tendons in this intricate area are so vital to these repairs, it is in women's best interest to seek the surgeon that specializes in these repairs-that would be urogynecologits.
Sherrie Palm author
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic