Congenital absence of vagina: Causes, Treatment, and Support
– Congenital absence of vagina
– Vaginal agenesis
– Diagnosis and treatment options for vaginal agenesis
– External and internal exams for vaginal agenesis diagnosis
– Ultrasounds and MRIs for vaginal agenesis diagnosis
– Karyotyping for identifying genetic causes of vaginal agenesis
– Delayed treatment for vaginal agenesis
– Patient’s choice in timing and readiness for treatment
– Creating a vagina with vaginal dilators
– American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ recommendation of vaginal dilators
– Frequency, consistency, and pressure in dilation for successful treatment
– Normal orgasmic function in vaginal agenesis
– Natural or assisted lubrication in vaginal agenesis
– Anomalies of the Reproductive Tract medical center
– Specialization in treating females with vaginal agenesis
– Multidisciplinary team at the medical center
– Testing, treatment, counseling, and follow-up services at the medical center
– Center for Young Women’s Health (CYWH)
– Combination of Gynecology and Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine divisions at CYWH
– Empowering young women through programs, resources, and services at CYWH
– Team approach with doctors, nurses, and social workers at CYWH
– Accurate diagnoses and exceptional care at CYWH
– Vaginal dilators as the first choice of treatment for vaginal agenesis
– Use of dilators twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes
– Success rate of vaginal dilatation dependent on consistent and frequent use
– No impact on orgasmic function or lubrication in vaginal agenesis
– Water-based lubricant for intercourse if necessary
– CYWH’s focus on addressing physical and emotional effects of vaginal agenesis
– Provision of up-to-date information on gynecology, sexuality and health, development, fitness and nutrition, and emotional health at CYWH.
