YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for July, 2000: Re: abnormal vaginal canal

Re: abnormal vaginal canal

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Jul 2000 10:13:07 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 23 Jul 2000, R.R. wrote: >
>My doctor told me that it is difficult for him to give me my regular pap
>exams because of the shape or tilt of my vaginal canal. I told him I
>was having pain trying to have intercourse and he ended up sending me to
>a sexual disorders clinic for the next six months. Though that helped
>me understand and accept my history of sexual abuse, it wasn't the cause
>of my problems. I am still a virgin and so is my boyfriend of over 3
>years. He is not pressuring me becuase he hates to see me in pain.
>However, we have been "trying" for over two years and to no avail. Can
>the shape of the vaginal canal cause this problem, and does anyone know
>what I can do about it? Thanks in advance...

Yes, it can cause this. Obviously, surgery is not an option, or it would have been discussed already. Probably the best option is to do as much manual stretching as possible with the aid of lubrication (ky jelly). This is something that will take lots of time and patience by both you and your partner. Good Luck.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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