For the ladies: GYN exam after hip replacement - Knee & Hip Problems Message Board

Silver Swan · 11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

Hi Girls:

Today I had my first pelvic exam since I had my right hip replaced on December 12, 2007. I had clearance from my hip surgeon to have a pelvic months ago, but put off going because I didn't feel quite ready for this.

Everything went just fine. Climbing up on that table was easy for my replaced hip, but my other leg was a problem. (I think that hip might have to be replaced one of these days.)

Getting the right leg in the stirrups was no problem - the right hip is the replaced one. The other leg was a little creaky. By the way, I just turned 79 in August.

My GYN, who is a woman, had no objection to my having the exam.

Just thought you would like to hear from a woman who has gone through this after a hip replacement, that everything went well.

Shirley H.

Larimergirl · 11-13-2008, 09:57 PM

Great! You are awesome Shirley! I had the same experience with a recent exam--operated leg ok, but left leg had difficulty--no range of motion. Also found an answer to my issues of recurrent UTIs and abdominal discomfort that popped up just before surgery. Urologist found no problem with my system but said two things-I need to drink more water to avoid dehydration (and UTIs) and also she increased my dosage of Estrace cream as discomfort might be caused by decreased estrogen (am post menopausal already). Also am avoiding caffeine, chocolate, citrus and other things that could irritate bladder. Tried it today--avoided caffeine and feel much better.

Maggie

WindieOne · 11-14-2008, 05:16 AM

While we're on this thread, how do we handle intimate relations

with a new hip?

Gini

Silver Swan · 11-14-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larimergirl

Great! You are awesome Shirley! I had the same experience with a recent exam--operated leg ok, but left leg had difficulty--no range of motion. Also found an answer to my issues of recurrent UTIs and abdominal discomfort that popped up just before surgery. Urologist found no problem with my system but said two things-I need to drink more water to avoid dehydration (and UTIs) and also she increased my dosage of Estrace cream as discomfort might be caused by decreased estrogen (am post menopausal already). Also am avoiding caffeine, chocolate, citrus and other things that could irritate bladder. Tried it today--avoided caffeine and feel much better.

Maggie

Hi Maggie:

We seem to have a lot of similar conditions, including the right hip replacement and left one seeming to act up now.

The urologist also advised me to cut down on coffee and I now only have one cup of instant each morning instead of my formerly usual two, and then more later in the day. It does make a difference. He also said avoid orange juice. Didn't mention chocolate which contains caffeine, but I don't eat much of that anyway - but of course I would like to indulge. I also don't drink enough water and am tryng to do better that way. It all helps.

It is so great to read your postings and remember how nervous you were about hip replacement when you started in here. You are now a Veteran!

Shirley H.

liverpool sue · 11-14-2008, 09:00 AM

gini, i think the answer to your question is be inventive!!! i've found it adds a whole new dimension

sue