Question 1

59/short vagina or something pushing down?

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Get check: Some causes of you smptoms might be a prolapse of the uteus where if fees like it is falling out.  Also a drop in the upper or lower vagina might give you the sensatiojn something is pushing down.

Question 2

what problems would arise from having a "short" vagina?

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Pain: Potentially pain during intercourse.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: short vagina?

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Short vagina: An  adult vagina is usually  approximately 8 cm (3 in) in length. When the vaginal cavity is short - it can cause pain during sexual intercourse. This can occur when there is prolapse of the uterus or the bladder.

Question 4

what are the causes and disadvantages of a short vagina?

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Many: Can just be the way you developed, . Can be certain syndromes, can be the result of a hysterectomy. One disadvantage can be pain with intercourse as the penis will hit the top of the vagina or cervix and in some women that can cause pain. If you are having problems you should see your gyn or be referred to one.

Question 5

it possible to have an abnormally short vagina from birth?

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Yes: There can be abnormalities in formation of the internal and external genitals that would be present at birth.  See your gyn to be evaluated.

Question 6

i think i have a short vagina after hysterectomy. what can we do?

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Estrogen cream Rx: Sometimes at hysterectomy when the cervix is removed and the vagina closed(cuff), more of the vagina is excised rather than just the cervix. Estrogen vaginal cream use can help provide suppleness and expansion of the remaining vagina to accomodate "any visitors".

Question 7

i think i have a short vagina. too late for estrogen or resuming sex?

Accepted Answer

No: The vagina can be enlarged with dilation, either through sex or using physical dilators like a sex toy or specifically made vaginal dilators.  Vaginal estrogen should be used if needed.  This also is very effective at treating bladder symptoms such as urgency, frequency and getting up at night to go to the bathroom.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for short vagina?

Accepted Answer

Dilators: It depends whether the shortening is a result of vaginal surgery. Normal vaginal length is about 6 inches. Anything longer than that may be uncomfortable,  but that doesn't mean your vagina is short. If you had surgery then vaginal dilators could be a very good option to help stretch the vagina.

Question 9

bad visit to gyn. does his comment mean that i have a short vagina?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: I'm so sorry to hear that you had a bad experience.  Going to the gyn can be an anxiety provoking experience in the best of situations.  Our job is to make you feel more comfortable while doing our job to keep you healthy.  Not sure what was said to you to so cannot comment, but hope you are feeling better.

Question 10

i have a short vagina. should i have been having sex during menopause?

Accepted Answer

No problem: The best treatment for short vagina is what we call dilation.  Having sex is one method or using a sex toy or dilator is the other method for dilation.  The vagina can stretch as in childbirth.  Vaginal estrogen would be very important in the post menopausal period to aid this process.

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