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… Vaginal Closure Surgery (Vaginal Obliteration) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect …
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… Vaginal Prolapse Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vaginal wall prolapse (vaginal vault prolapse) occurs when …
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… the vagina . It can cause itching and burning, a change in vaginal discharge, and sometimes pain during sex. What … vagina caused by thinning tissues and less moisture in the vaginal walls. This often occurs with menopause as a result of the decrease in the hormone estrogen. Surgery to remove the ovaries can have the same effect. What …
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… Vaginal Fistula On this page: What is a vaginal fistula? A fistula is a passage or hole that has … opens up. A vaginal fistula sometimes happens after: Surgery of the back wall of the vagina, the perineum, anus, …
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… Vaginal Pessaries On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A vaginal pessary is a removable device placed into the … Pessaries are sometimes used to see what the effect of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be on urinary …
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… Vaginal Dryness On this page: Overview Overview You may have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. Or if your … removed during a hysterectomy (oophorectomy), you may have vaginal dryness from low estrogen levels. If sex is painful …
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… Vaginal Rashes and Sores On this page: Overview Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by irritation of the … cysts usually do not need treatment, but sometimes surgery may be needed to drain them. In some cases, one of …
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… Vaginal Wet Mount On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A vaginal wet mount (sometimes called a vaginal smear) is a test to find the cause of vaginitis, or …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: … Self-Care What is a vaginal yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are …
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… Normal Vaginal Discharge On this page: Overview Overview A vaginal discharge is common for most women. Discharge may be … or panty liner because of the amount of discharge. Normal vaginal discharge: Does not smell bad. Is not accompanied by …