This is a randomized, controlled trial. To indicate a clinically significant reduction of postoperative pain, a sample size of 50 patients was calculated. Women admitted for elective vaginal hysterectomy, with or without anterior/posterior colporaphy, on benign indication would be offered to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria include age<18 years, additional laparoscopic or abdominal procedures, operation time > 3 hours, chronic pelvic pain, regular use of analgesic medication, and allergy to Marcaine.