Vaginal problems are some of the most common reasons women go to the doctor. They may have symptoms such as. One common problem is vaginitis , an inflammation of the vagina. Other problems that affect the vagina include sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal cancer , and vulvar cancer.

Compare pelvic structure location on MRI during maximal Valsalva among women with posterior prolapse and those with normal support. All underwent mid-sagittal, dynamic MRI. Structure locations distal vagina, apex, perineal body, external anal sphincter were determined. PVW length, levator and urogenital hiatus diameters, and prolapse diameter were measured. At maximal Valsalva on MRI, structures are more caudal in women with posterior prolapse.

The vagina is a stretchable muscular cavity lined with mucous membranes in the female reproductive system that extends from the uterus womb to the vaginal opening. The cervix of the uterus forms the interior end of the vagina, while the vulva —or the external parts of the female genitalia—and labia singular: labium form the exterior end. The vaginal opening may be slightly covered or surrounded by the hymen. The vagina has several functions.