Your privacy comes first
Intimate concerns are personal, and many women wait a long time before asking for help. A consultation is a confidential conversation. You can share as much or as little as you are comfortable with, and you can ask for a female staff member to be present.
Describe the concern in your own words
Concerns after childbirth or with age can include looseness, reduced sensation, discomfort or changes in appearance. Explaining how the concern affects your daily life or relationships helps the doctor understand whether surgical or non-surgical options are worth discussing.
Options that may be discussed
Not every concern needs surgery. The right plan depends on your symptoms, health and goals.
- Vaginal tightening to improve tone and support
- Vaginoplasty or vaginal rejuvenation, which may include labiaplasty
- Hymenoplasty for women who request hymen restoration
Planning recovery
Many intimate procedures are performed as day care. Recovery usually includes a period of rest from sexual activity and certain exercise, so it helps to plan around work and family commitments.
Questions to ask at your consultation
- Which options suit my specific concern?
- Can the procedure be done under local anaesthesia, and is it day care?
- How long should I avoid sexual activity and exercise?
- How is my privacy protected before, during and after treatment?
This article is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, risks and results differ from person to person and can only be assessed in a consultation.
