What are the tests for congenital absence of vagina?

For women, physical health mainly depends on daily body maintenance, especially because bad living habits may cause gynecological diseases. If there are some congenital diseases, the harm will be greater, such as congenital absence of vagina. Let us go through this article to learn in detail about the relevant examinations for congenital absence of vagina.

vulva

Purpose of examination: Check whether the skin of the vulva is smooth, the color is normal, and whether there are ulcers, dermatitis, growths, and hypopigmentation. Normal vulva: pubic hair points downward and is distributed in a triangle, the labia majora is pigmented, the labia minora is slightly red, the clitoris is 2.5CM long, and the mucosa around the urethra is light pink. Then use a speculum to further examine the vagina and cervix.

cervix

Purpose of the examination: to observe whether there are tumors, ulcers, erosions, polyps on the cervix, whether the cervix is ​​normal in size, whether the surface is smooth, whether the texture is too hard, and whether there is uterine prolapse. Normal cervix: bulges around and has a hole in the middle. It is round in nulliparous women and "I" shaped in pregnant women. It is tough, flesh-red, and has a smooth surface. If you want to do a cervical cancer prevention smear test, the doctor will take the specimen at this time.

Uterus and appendages

Purpose of examination: To understand the position of the uterine fundus, whether it is active, and its texture. If the uterus is enlarged, too hard, or has an uneven surface, it is abnormal and requires further examination. Normal uterus: Inverted pear-shaped, 5-6CM long, 4-5CM wide, 3-4CM thick, most of them are forward-leaning and anteflexed, with medium hardness and good mobility. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are collectively called "accessories", which are movable and slightly sore and swollen when touched. Normal fallopian tubes cannot be touched.