Improving Wellness with vaginoplasty

• Sakhiya Admin
• Jul 25, 2022

Vaginoplasty is a type of surgical procedure that helps in reconstructing the vagina of a human female. The surgeons who perform this surgery must have completed MBBS from an approved institution, followed by MS (plastic surgery from any approved institution).

Which patients need vaginoplasty?

Vaginoplasty is needed for reconstructing the aesthetics of the human female vagina. Beautiful and convenient as it sounds, vaginoplasty surgery harbours risks and benefits.

Some risks of vaginoplasty include:

• Vesicovaginal fistula

It is an abnormal condition connected to the urinary tract and the vagina. This may result in urine leakage following the Menstruation cycle.

• Vaginal stenosis

It is a condition where abnormal growth of fibrous tissues occurs around the opening of the vagina.

• Early Menopause

Mensuration all cycle is very important to females. It starts at puberty and ends (Menopause) around 45 years of age. However, due to vaginoplasty, Menopause may stop at an early age, conditional on being pregnant.

So it is very transparent that vaginoplasty is performed on selected patients only and should only be used as a last resort.

Overall well-being with vaginoplasty

• Women who are rape survivors

Sadly, millions of women are rape survivors, with the counts increasing daily. Often, their vaginas are torn. They can opt for vaginoplasty. A vaginoplasty can help them to reconstruct the damaged vagina and provide vaginal rejuvenation. A vaginoplasty for relatively younger women may include several procedures:

• Vaginal tightening/ rejuvenation, hymenoplasty, labiaplasty, etc.

However, in modern Medical Sciences, so many procedures are not required. One laser will complete all the work. Laser surgeries are much more painless, cost-effective, and fast.

• Women who have given childbirth

Women who have birth to children without Cesarean section surgery (C-section) may have their vagina and labia damaged. Their vagina may become floppy. This may cause excessive blood loss during the Menstruation cycle, then general, constant pain, irritation, itching, discomfort and even infections. Infections occur because the vagina is exposed to much larger areas. These mothers can go for vaginoplasty to prevent infections and increase the chances of conceiving a second baby. These mothers usually opt for laser labiaplasty, one of the most effective surgical methods.

• Clitoris infection

Clitoris is one of the most sensitive organs of human females and is always prone to infection. The clitoris gets infected in women regardless of age, and sometimes the infection is so severe that it spreads to the vagina. Usually, the surgeon goes for laser vaginal rejuvenation. This will not only help reduce all the discomfort but also prevents any other further infections from spreading.

• Torn Hymen

The hymen is a membranous tissue present in the vagina until the first intercourse. Usually, it is present in adolescent Teens and often gets torn due to physical activities like sports and exercise. The hymen rebuilds again in max cases. But in some cases, due to some reason, the hymen does not get rebuilt. This is problematic because, in adolescence, the vagina is not fully developed.

In the absence of hymen, the vagina may get infected. For such patients, they should contact a gynaecologist first. They will be referred to a plastic surgeon if they deem it necessary. This is generally an outpatient surgery, and Hymenoplasty surgery is performed with the help of lasers and a scalpel.

• Older women

The vagina surrounding tissues and muscles often gets loose and flabby in older women. This generally occurs in older women after their Menopause. This can cause immense discomfort to them. The doctor usually goes for vaginal tightening and rejuvenation in these cases. After this surgery, they can feel refreshed again.

It is to be kept in mind that all surgeries will be performed under general anaesthesia only. An experienced nurse will administer the anaesthesia.

Overall benefits

According to WHO, a person is only considered healthy if they are mentally and physically. The scope of vaginoplasty is mainly to improve the mental well-being connected with physical well-being. Overall, vaginoplasty can help in well-being in the following ways-

• It helps with mental stress from irritation
• Helps with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
• The pleasing aesthetic of one's private parts
• Sometimes prevents the causes of developing cancer
• Better sexual experience
• It can help in regulating the Menstruation cycle
• Reduces chances of further infection

The Final Words

Before deciding whether you require vaginoplasty or not, always consult a gynecologist who'll advise you on further procedures. Always remember to follow the basic health guidelines issued by your local authorities. You can also find more about vaginal health from websites like the official site of the world health organization and reputed organizations like Mayo Clinic, AIIMS, IMA (Indian medical association), etc.