Anyone know what vaginal fistula is? How long after giving birth is it recognizable? Does it happen right away

There are different types of vaginal fistula. An obstetric fistula develops when blood supply to the tissues of the vagina and the bladder (and/or rectum) is cut off during prolonged obstructed labor. The tissues die and a hole forms through which urine and/or feces pass uncontrollably. Women who develop fistulas are often abandoned by their husbands, and forced to live kind of isolated.The WHO has called fistula 鈥渢he single most dramatic aftermath of neglected childbirth鈥? In addition to complete incontinence, not being able to urinate properly, a fistula victim may develop nerve damage to the lower extremities after a multi-day labor in a squatting position. Fistula victims also suffer profound psychological trauma resulting from their utter loss of status and dignity. Good luck

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