2007
DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2007.04.060214
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Postpartum Labial Adhesions

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“…Previous reports showed that genital tract trauma such as large vulvar edema, or vaginal or labial laceration is associated with postpartum labial adhesions [2]. In our case, the patient reported dystocia and numerous pelvic examinations.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 47%
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“…Previous reports showed that genital tract trauma such as large vulvar edema, or vaginal or labial laceration is associated with postpartum labial adhesions [2]. In our case, the patient reported dystocia and numerous pelvic examinations.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 47%
“…Several postpartum labial adhesions have been reported [1-4]. Unlike labial adhesions in young girls or postmenopausal women, postpartum labial adhesions do not respond to topical estrogen cream, therefore, surgical treatment is usually warranted [2]. Surgical excision is usually possible under local anesthesia but general anesthesia may be required for massive adhesions [2].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[2,3] Additionaly, Seehusen et al reported 9 cases of vaginal or labial adhesions requiring surgical corrections due to minor vaginal distortions occurring after healed intrapartum lacerations. [4] Although being in the reproductive age group with normal sexual steroid production is thought be protective against this condition, the present case was found to suffer from labial fusion without a demonstrable hypoestrogenic state or a predisposing cause. [5,6] To our knowledge this is the fourth case of labial fusion reported from Turkey in the absence of any detectable predisposing factors.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Labial adhesions have been found secondary to female circumcision, herpes simplex, dermatological conditions, caustic vaginitis, local trauma, and vaginal laceration following childbirth [1, 4–7]. …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%