The vagina normally forms as two tubes meeting in the midline with fusion resulting in the creation of a single vagina. At times there are fusion abnormalities which result in a complete vaginal septum which is a wall running vertically up the vagina, essentially creating two vaginas. A woman may identify that she has a complete vaginal septum when she utilizes a tampon and identifies that she still has blood coming from the vagina even with the tampon in place. She may thus elect to use two tampons, one in each vagina. Alternatively she may notice that the vaginal orifices are too small to insert a tampon. Other women have no symptoms from a complete vaginal septum and with sexual activity the vaginal septum may be torn, thus creating one vagina. Other women notice that during sexual activity a penis will go towards one side or the other due to the fact that one side of the vagina may be larger than the other side.
A complete vaginal septum can be surgically resected. During a resection of a complete vaginal septum, the entire fibrous wall of the septum be removed. The gynecologist should be aware that if the entire septum is not removed there may be a fibrous band of tissue running on the top and bottom of the vagina. This could result in discomfort with sexual activity. It is thus my approach that the entire septum is removed and the normal vagina on both sides of the preexisting septum are brought together to create a normal texture to the vagina.
Women with a complete vaginal septum also have duplication of the upper reproductive tract and thus have two uteri and two cervices.
2007-08-27 18:10:22
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answered by Andrea 2
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First of all when the doc said something like that, dint she clarify about it what exactly is he talking about?!!!
Secondly is she concerned about it ( obviously the doc would have said a word to her if it wuz a cause of concern)
Thirdly have a look at it to see if there is any external obstruction or misalignment etc - refer below!
Problems in the development of a girl's reproductive organs may be caused by:
Broken or missing genes (genetic defect)
Use of certain drugs during pregnancy
For example, some babies may have a genetic defect that prevents their body from producing a substance called 21-hydroxylase. If a developing baby girl lacks this substance, she will be born with a uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, but her external genitals will look like those found on boys. See: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Certain drugs that the mother takes can pass into the baby's bloodstream and interfere with organ development. One drug known to do this is diethylstilbestrol (DES). Doctors once prescribed this medicine to pregnant women to prevent miscarriage and early labor. However, scientists learned that baby girls born to women who took this drug had an abnormally shaped uterus. The drug also increased the daughters' chances of developing a rare form of vaginal cancer.
Sometimes, a developmental disorder can be seen as soon as the baby is born. It may cause life-threatening conditions in the newborn. Other times, the condition is not diagnosed until the girl is older.
The reproductive tract develops close to the urinary tract and kidneys. It also develops at the same time as several other organs. As a result, developmental problems in the female reproductive tract sometimes occur with problems in other areas, including the urinary tract, kidneys, and lower spine.
Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract include intersex and ambiguous genitalia . See the specific articles for information on these conditions.
Other developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract include:
Cloacal abnormalities -- The cloaca is a tube-like structure. In the early stages of a baby's development, the urinary tract, rectum, and vagina all empty into this one tube. But, later in development, the three areas separate and have their own openings. If the cloaca persists as a baby girl grows in the womb, all the openings do not form. For example, a baby may be born with only one opening on the bottom of the body near the rectal area. Urine and feces cannot drain out of the body. This can cause severe pain, stomach swelling, and breathing problems. Some cloacal abnormalities may cause a baby girl to look like she has a male's penis. These birth defects are rare.
Problems with outer (external) genitals -- Developmental problems may lead to a swollen clitoris or fused labia, which is when the folds of tissue around the opening of the vagina join together. Other problems of this type are mostly related to intersex or ambiguous genitalia.
Imperforate hymen -- The hymen is a thin tissue that partly covers the opening to the vagina. (Some baby girls may be born without it.) An imperforate hymen completely blocks the vaginal opening, so menstrual blood or mucus cannot flow out of the body. This often leads to painful swelling of the vagina.
Ovarian abnormalities -- Developmental problems may cause a baby girl to have an extra ovary, extra tissue attached to an ovary, or structures called ovotestes that have both male and female tissue.
Uterus and cervix abnormalities -- Developmental problems may cause a baby girl to be born with an extra cervix and uterus, a half-formed uterus, or a blockage of the uterus. Usually, girls born with half a uterus and half a vagina are missing the kidney on the same side of the body.
Vaginal abnormalities -- A baby girl may be born without a vagina or have the vaginal opening blocked by a layer of cells. A missing vagina is most often due to Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. In this syndrome, the baby is missing part or all of the internal reproductive organs (uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes). Other abnormalities include having two vaginas or a vagina that opens into the urinary tract.
2007-08-27 18:21:01
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answered by Hamzay 2
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oh dear lord.look if you really like her let her know.hey.do you mind shaving the hedge.or try taking a shower or something with her or running her a bath or something! and no vagina if its properly taken care of doesnt really smell that bad.it does have an odor to it.but its a pleasant odor. if you can smell it when you get th epanties off there something wrong. she could also have a condtion. some women have a condtion on which there vagina smells and they have smelly discharge.this could be bad for her health.maybe she sould see a doctor!
2016-05-19 22:41:27
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answered by crystal 3
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Every girl has two walls inside of them. I think you are missing a word, or two. Besides, if it was something serious, the doctor would have warned her about sex, or, put her on medication. She should call her doctor's office and ask them if she cannot explain it to you. But, no, there is no STD called two walls!
2007-08-27 18:17:12
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answered by mandyrose143 2
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http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/gyn.2005.21.89
Best thing i could find.
I would if you are both adults and both serious about a relationship make an appointment to go with her and discuss the condition any surgeries that can be done and the issues that may arise from sexual intercourse.
i would imagine birth control would be a must at least until she is understanding of any risks that may come from the condition anyway.
2007-08-27 18:08:47
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answered by Danielle 1
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i have no idea but i would think it might have something to do with the thickness of her hymen. so if thats the case then it would just be a bit harder to pop her cherry!
but if its not and you really do want the information, you could try a web search, or you could ask an obgyn! or a gyonocologist!
can your g/f give you more info?
2007-08-27 18:29:33
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answered by ♥musiclover♥ 4
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That means you got your work cut out for you.
You gotta pop 2 cherrys instead of just one.
Eat your Wheaties & get a good nights rest!
You got some major sexin' to do!
2007-08-27 18:27:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Maybe a biconuate uterus. (2 holes) One might be really small though, so don't be too excited. It just might make having children a little more difficult.
2007-08-27 20:03:58
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answered by jcchw3 3
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Hmmm, your better off both going to the doctor together and talking about it with them.
It could make sex for her very painful and she might bleed alot.
2007-08-27 18:01:26
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answered by Puss in Boots 4
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"A vaginal fistula starts with some kind of tissue damage. After days to years of tissue breakdown, a fistula opens up."
"A vaginal fistula is painless. But a fistula lets urine or feces pass into your vagina. This is called incontinence, and it causes embarrassing soiling problems that you cannot control."
"If you have a vaginal fistula, you will most likely need surgery to repair it. Before surgery, your doctor will see whether the tissue is healthy or needs to heal first."
2007-08-27 18:03:55
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answered by Sr20rps13 3
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