Vaginal trauma is injury to the vagina. It can happen during childbirth, sexual assault, and accidental occurrences.
In adults, the vagina is largely protected from trauma due to the protective function of the mons pubis and labia majora. This protection is lacking in girls who lack a protective fat layer to protect the vagina. Vaginal trauma can occur when something is inserted into the vagina, for example, a sharp object causing penetrating trauma.[1] Vaginal trauma can occur as a result of a painful sexual experience or sexual abuse.[2] Vaginal trauma can occur in children as a result of a straddle injury. Most of these, though distressing, are not serious injuries.
In some instances, a severe injury occurs and requires immediate medical attention, especially if the bleeding won't stop.[3][4] Vaginal trauma also occurs during an episiotomy[5] and vaginal childbirth. Avoiding vaginal injuries during childbirth will help to prevent depression, hospital readmissions, and perineal pain.[5][6]
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