I'll try and cut a long story short, had a second degree tear with second baby. Seemed to heal uneventfully and I didn't investigate much.
Was a bit wary of stitches so didn't even try DTD until about 5 months post partum. Really uncomfortable. Wondered if it was just too soon, as I didn't have stitches with first baby so no comparison. Tried again at 6 months and still so uncomfortable. Had also been trying to use tampons now period had returned and finding it impossible.
Noticed a large lump at the entrance to my vagina, like a little balloon. Subsequent Gp, gynaecologist referral and the upshot is 2 consultant opinions think it is a large scar tissue/scar prolapse basically bad healing of the tear.
I've never heard this before. They both suggested removal. I'm terrified. But I can't have sex, feel constantly a bit tender down there and it's just not right. Second consultant said it's probably holding fluid may get bigger and is the cause of all the discomfort so really a need to have procedure rather than a nice to have. They haven't decided yet if general or local anaesthetic, I don't think I'll get a choice.
I really hope someone, anyone, has had something like this????!!!! I'm feeling really down about the whole thing, so self conscious, and uncomfortable and the whole thing just so upsetting.