European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

VAGINAL ATRESIA AND TRANSVERSE VAGINAL SEPTUM: A REVIEW OF OBSTRUCTIVE MALFORMATIONS

Dr. Swapnil M. Mane*, Ananya Sharma, Dr. Prakash A. Aghav and Dr Swati D. Karad

ABSTRACT

The inability of the urogenital sinus to grow into the bottom third of the vagina causes vaginal atresia, a congenital disease. Although disorders like androgen insensitivity syndrome and complete Mullerian agenesis, which are both characterized by the absence of internal female reproductive organs, can also result in the absence of the vagina, they are typically not classified as vaginal atresia. The uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the upper two-thirds of the vagina are among the Mullerian tissues that are typically present in cases of genuine vaginal atresia. Symptoms of a full septum usually appear after adolescence and can include a sensitive mass in the middle of the abdomen caused by blood buildup in the uterus (hematometra) or vagina (hematocolpos), cyclical lower abdominal pain, or primary amenorrhea. Rebuilding or regaining the lower portion of the vagina's functioning is the main goal of treatment. This article highlights clinical aspects and treatment approaches of vaginal atresia and transverse vaginal septum.

Keywords: Vaginal atresia, Vaginal septum, Congenital disease, Gynecological.