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how long will it be before i will be pain free after having a tvt put in

By January 1, 2010 - 9:57am
 
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Thank you for your question, Trish.

Patients with incontinence and intrinsic sphincter deficiency may be candidates for a sling procedure called (TVT) or Trans Vaginal Taping . The goal of this treatment is to create sufficient urethral compression to achieve bladder control.

According to the UrologyChannel.com, recovery from the procedure takes 3 to 4 weeks. Heavy lifting and sexual intercourse should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks. Normal daily activity can resume within 1 to 2 weeks. Recent studies have shown that tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) may be up to 90% effective over time.

For more information from Urology Channel click here http://www.urologychannel.com/incontinence/stress/treatment_surg.shtml.

I hope this helps.

January 1, 2010 - 11:23am
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