Vaginal Agenesis

Overview

Sometimes, providers diagnose this condition during infancy or childhood. But most of the time, providers diagnose the condition during your teenage years. Many people with the condition discover that they have it when they see their provider because they haven’t started having a monthly period by age 15.

To diagnose vaginal agenesis, your provider (or your child’s provider) will do a:

Physical exam of the vaginal and anal area.
Ultrasound, to see images of the vagina and pelvis.
MRI, an imaging study that shows detailed images of the vagina and reproductive organs.

Your provider may also recommend a blood test to look for chromosomal abnormalities. A DNA blood test can confirm a diagnosis of a genetic disorder, like MRKH syndrome, which is sometimes associated with vaginal agenesis.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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