WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2007: Re: GYNECOLOGIC: ACOG warns against Vaginal Rejuvenation -article

Re: GYNECOLOGIC: ACOG warns against Vaginal Rejuvenation -article

From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:32:40 -0600 (CST)

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ACOG To Warn Against Vaginal Rejuvenation, Other Cosmetic Procedures

"The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on Friday is expected to release a warning against vaginal rejuvenation, a procedure that aims to enhance sexual gratification by using a laser to repair vaginal tissue damaged during pregnancy, and other cosmetic genital procedures, the Wall Street Journal reports. ACOG also plans to warn against procedures such as "designer vaginoplasty," which is promoted as enhancing a woman's appearance or tightening areas changed by childbirth and aging, the Journal reports.

According to ACOG, the procedures are unproven and the potential risks -- including infection, scarring, nerve damage and loss of sensation -- outweigh the potential benefits (Zimmerman, Wall Street Journal, 8/31). ACOG in a statement said it is "deceptive" for physicians to "give the impression" that such procedures are "accepted and routine surgical practices." ACOG's Committee on Gynecologic Practice in a statement published in the September issue of the group's magazine said the "[a]bsence of data supporting the safety and efficacy of these procedures makes their recommendation untenable."

more at URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81236.php

Also look at: VOL. 110, NO. 3, SEPTEMBER 2007 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY pg 737 Vaginal “Rejuvenation” and Cosmetic Vaginal Procedures Number 378 • September 2007 ABSTRACT: So-called “vaginal rejuvenation,” “designer vaginoplasty,” “revirgination,” and “G-spot amplification” are vaginal surgical procedures being offered by some practitioners. These procedures are not medically indicated, and the safety and effectiveness of these procedures have not been documented. Clinicians who receive requests from patients for such procedures should discuss with the patient the reason for her request and perform an evaluation for any physical signs or symptoms that may indicate the need for surgical intervention. Women should be informed about the lack of data supporting the efficacy of these procedures and their potential complications, including infection, altered sensation, dyspareunia, adhesions, and scarring. Reference: 1. Lloyd J, Crouch NS, Minto CL, Liao LM, Creighton SM. Female genital appearance: “normality” unfolds. BJOG 2005;112:643–6.

I hope this is helpful to your research. Hope, WH Forum Moderator - http://www.hopeforfibroids.org

At Thu, 29 Nov 2007, Benji wrote: >Male posting...
>My fiancee was mentioning the other night about thinking about plastic
>surgery for her vagina. I never knew she was insecure about it but her
>inner labia is slightly large and she says "hangs down too far and looks
>loose". She then informed me that she felt that this was an indicator
>that she was "loose" or had too much sex and she doesn't remember it
>being like that when she was a young teen (30 now).
>Then I read about the labiaplasty and I have to say that I was concerned
>and it did not sound comfortable or safe. It seemed as though it was
>another issue with trying to look like what you see on TV or to be crude
>as I read on one forum "Obtain a porn star vagina"
>So is it possible for the inner labia to become looser/longer/larger
>from sexual intercourse and what is the overall opinion from women on
>the labiaplasty? I would like to convince her that it is far from
>necessary.

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