Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms may include:
- Inability to empty the bladder (urinary retention)
- Lack of menstrual periods
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic pain that comes back
Diagnosis & Tests
Finding problems with development early is important, especially when the gender is unclear (sexual ambiguity).
An examination of the outside (external) genitals may show:
- Enlarged clitoris
- One side of labia larger than the other, or unusually large on both sides
- Opening of the vagina very close to the urethra or anus
- Urethra located on the clitoris
An examination of the vagina may show:
- Abnormal “wall” of tissue (septum) in the vagina that may either partly or completely divide the vagina across or straight up and down
- Blockage of the opening of the vagina (imperforate hymen), and a bulge at the opening of the vagina
- Labia that is stuck together (fused labia)
- Missing or partially formed vagina
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Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva : Definition
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Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva : Treatment
Review Date : 11/1/2009
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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