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Stitches in vagina
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I have stitches in my vagina at the moment following surgery on Thursday of the week before last. I assume they are dissolvable as they didn't mention anything about getting them removed. I can still feel them though. I just wondered what sort of time scale I'm looking at if anyone else has been stitched up vaginally?
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It's best to ask the hospital that gave you the stitches as they will know what type they are and the estimated time that they will take to dissolve. Alternatively you could ask your GP or as brunettebarbie said you could call NHS Direct for advice.
There is this factsheet on NHS Choices about stitches that might help, but it does say that it varies from between a week or two right up to a couple of months to dissolve completely.
Have you got any follow-up appointments with the hospital or are you planning on seeing your GP soon?
LauraO
As others have said, NHS direct, your GP or the place that put them in should be able to give you an exact answer.