Is it safe to undergo vaginoplasty with an existing uterine fibroid?

If you have fibroids that are not distorting the vaginal canal, then you can safely undergo a vaginoplasty. Most fibroids don't distort the vaginal canal as they are located in the body of the uterus, but the ones that do are usually located in the cervix. In that scenario, you would need to have the fibroid surgically removed beforehand. It's not a safety issue, it's about having a fibroid blocking the ability to tighten the vaginal muscles.

Vaginoplasty involves several procedures, including vaginal tightening, whether it's a full or mini procedure. Additionally, it may involve other surgeries such as perineoplasty, labia majora apexi, labia minora reduction, cleft narrowing, or hood reduction. However, fibroids are unrelated growths that typically affect the uterus, leading to gynecological issues. To offer accurate guidance, it's crucial to specify the particular vaginoplasty procedure you’re considering. Regarding fibroids, it's advisable to seek consultation with a gynecologist. If vaginal tightening is desired and a robotic hysterectomy is planned, it's recommended to address fibroids beforehand to mitigate potential complications during their removal through the vaginal route. You can find more information about these various procedures our link provided. I hope this helps and best of luck to you!

Thank you for your questionVaginoplasty technically means plastic surgery of the vagina. Except for the creation of a new vagina it does not refer to a specific procedure and each surgeon may have a different way of doing their "vaginoplasty". The vagina is connected on six sides and each is repaired differently. The effect of embolization depends on the location of the fibroid. Unless the fibroid is impinging on the area to be repaired it should not interfere with the surgery.