See Resources for Additional Information. Pain relievers as needed. Antibiotics, if urinary-tract infection results from use of a bladder catheter during radiation treatment. Stool softeners to prevent constipation. After surgery, resume your normal activities gradually, allowing 6 weeks for full recovery.
Most patients can be fully active while receiving radiation therapy.
Resume sexual relations when healing is complete in 8 to 10 weeks. If You have symptoms of cancer of the vagina or vulva. M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange. The Online Medical Network Inc. All rights reserved.