Vaginal dilators and dilation
We discuss the uses of vaginal dilators, including recommendations by experts on how to use dilators. Dilators are used in women whose vaginal canals have shrunk and thickened, or were not large to start with. There are many conditions that benefit from gradual stretching of the vagina.
MRKH syndrome
MRKH syndrome is a congenital abnormality, whereby the uterus, top part of the vagina, and cervix do not exist or are very small. Ovaries are usually normal, since the ovaries run off a different system.
Perineoplasty
The perineoplasty procedure is used to either tighten, loosen or cosmetically augment the perineal area between the anus and the vaginal opening.
Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a condition whereby the vagina is impenetrable, with clenching and tightening of the pelvic floor. Vaginismus can be a huge burden on a woman's life and her relationships, but it can impede pelvic examinations by a doctor too, possibly putting her health at risk.