Re: 8 y/o daughter is 'closed'
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 09:24:22 -0600 (CST)
In that estrogen is usually quite effective, before undertaking any
surgical procedure, have her get a sonogram or MRI to delineate the
vagina, bladder and other pelvic organs and make sure that the
agglutination of the labia is the only problem. Presuming it is, sugery
can be done anytime you and the doctor's decide. Periods start AFTER
hair growth in the armpits (axillae) and pubic region and brest start to
develop. That will give you some lead time to decide.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 10 Mar 2001, concerned wrote:
>
>My 8 y/o daughter's vaginal opening is "closed". (A father's dream!)
>She was put on estrace cream 2 years ago and still has not had any
>thinning of this skin. It was mentioned to me by the doc that a
>surgical procedure may be necessary before she begins to menstruate. She
>is nearly 9 now. When should I become more concerned and push for more
>aggressive treatment, such as the surgery?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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