So I (24F) got an anal fissure years ago and it was probably the worst pain I've ever experienced. I tried every solution besides botox bc no doctor told me that was an option. I had surgery to excise the skin tag when I was 18 after 6 years with the fissure. That surgery did nothing and I was still dealing with uncomfortable BMs and occasional bleeding. 2 years later I had a fissurectomy and LIS combined, the doctor didn't give me any other options besides creams + dealing with it. The surgery solved the problem and I no longer deal with fissures or have trouble passing a BM, but I'm worried about potential incontinence when I decide to have children because I've had LIS. Is incontinence common in women who have had LIS before child birth? If any women have experienced this, please share your opinion. I hope I didn't make a mistake having the surgery before I had children. It was a "limited sphincterotomy to 8mm" if that helps. I have no one to talk to about this so any advice would be appreciated. I can provide additional information if that would help. Thank you.