Vaginal opening enlarged after childbirth

For women who give birth naturally, it is common for the vaginal opening to become larger after delivery. The vagina itself has a certain recovery function, so after giving birth, you just need to do a good job of repair. Under normal circumstances, the vaginal opening can be restored. If it is not repaired, it can also be repaired with the help of vaginal repair surgery. Next, I will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about vaginal repair!

1. Can the vagina be restored?

The vagina itself has a certain repair function, and the expansion phenomenon that occurs after delivery can be restored within 3 months after delivery. But after all, the muscles in the vagina are damaged by squeezing and tearing, so it takes a longer time for the vaginal elasticity to recover. Postpartum mothers can do some exercises to enhance elasticity recovery and promote vaginal firming.

1. Hold your urine: During the urination process, consciously hold your urine for a few seconds to interrupt urination, and then continue urinating after a short pause. Repeating this process for a period of time can increase the tension of the muscles around the vagina.

2. Anal lifting exercises: When you feel the urge to defecate, hold your stool and do anal lifting exercises. Repeating this exercise frequently can help train your pelvic muscles.

3. Contraction exercise: Lie on your back, relax your body, gently insert a finger into the vagina, then contract the vagina and clamp it for 3 seconds, then relax, and repeat several times. The time can be gradually increased.

4. Other exercises: When walking, consciously tighten the inner side of the big toe and perineum muscles, then relax and repeat the exercise.

2. What is vaginal repair surgery?

Vaginal tightening surgery refers to the double-layer suturing of the vaginal mucosa, which allows the vaginal wall sphincter to contract, increase the tension of the vagina, and tighten the vaginal opening. The operation does not take long (1-1.5 hours) and the trauma is relatively small. The operation can improve sexual problems caused by postpartum vaginal relaxation.

3. What kind of mother needs vaginal repair surgery?

The purpose of vaginal repair is actually to improve the quality of sexual life. When you feel that your vagina has become severely loose and affects your sexual life, you might as well try vaginal plastic surgery.

Indications: After vaginal delivery, loose birth canal, enlarged vaginal opening due to episiotomy, or eversion of the anterior vaginal wall can all be restored through vaginal tightening surgery.

Contraindications: Patients with gynecological diseases such as vaginitis and uterine erosion are not suitable for surgery.