Vaginal stenosis
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| Vaginal stenosis | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vaginal stenosis |
| Short definition | Vaginal stenosis - (pronounced) (VA-jih-nul stand-NOH-sis) A condition in which the vagina (birth canal) becomes narrower and shorter. The lining of the vagina can also be thinner, drier, and contain scar tissue. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vaginal stenosis - (pronounced) (VA-jih-nul stand-NOH-sis) A condition in which the vagina (birth canal) becomes narrower and shorter. The lining of the vagina can also be thinner, drier, and contain scar tissue. This can cause pain during intercourse or a pelvic exam. Vaginal stenosis is often caused by pelvic radiation therapy or some types of surgery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaginal stenosis
- Wikipedia's article - Vaginal stenosis
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