What causes vaginal blockage?

The blockage may be caused by anything from a congenital issue with the hymen, vaginal septum, or in rare cases absence of a cervix (cervical agenesis). Some people don't experience any symptoms. Others find that symptoms are cyclical and occur in place of an expected menstrual cycle.
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How do you fix vaginal blockage?

Depending on the location and thickness of the blockage, the surgeon may have to remove the septum and then reconnect the upper and lower portions of the vagina. Some obstructions that occur higher up in the vaginal wall may require surgical removal.
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Is vaginal obstruction normal?

Above the transverse vaginal septum, there is a normal vagina. If there is a complete obstruction without a hole within the transverse vaginal septum, then if a woman is having menstrual cycles there is a blockage of the blood and it will collect in the upper vagina.
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What is the cause of black menstruation?

You may be alarmed to see black blood, but it isn't necessarily a reason to worry. This color is related to brown blood, which is old blood. It may resemble coffee grounds. Black blood is usually blood that's taking some extra time to leave the uterus.
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Why is my period not flowing well?

Several factors can alter a person's menstrual flow and make their period unusually light. Body weight, exercise, and stress can all cause light periods, and knowing why can be helpful. Periods that are lighter than usual are not normally a cause for concern.
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Is it possible to have a period without blood?

Because menstruation = blood, the short answer is that you most likely won't have a period without blood, though it is possible.
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Can you have your period and not bleed?

Experiencing period symptoms but no blood can happen when your hormones become imbalanced. This imbalance can be due to a poor diet, excessive caffeine consumption, or heavy drinking. Gaining weight or losing weight can be attributed to a lack of proper nutrition, which can also affect your menstrual cycle.
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Why does my period look like jelly?

A. If you notice on heavy days of your period that blood seems extra-thick, and can sometimes form a jelly-like glob, these are menstrual clots, a mix of blood and tissue released from your uterus during your period. They can vary in size and color, and usually, they are nothing to worry about.
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What do period clots look like?

A menstrual blood clot looks like a dark red blob of blood. Blood clots can vary in size. A normal blood clot is about the size of a dime. Clots that are larger than a quarter are considered very large.
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Why do I have brown discharge but no period?

When there is no pregnancy, brown discharge may be caused by: old blood leaving the uterus a few days after the end of a period. a period just beginning to start, where the flow is very light. ovulation spotting, which may be pinkish-brown.
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Can vaginismus be cured?

Treatment options for vaginismus

Vaginismus is a treatable disorder. Treatment usually includes education, counseling, and exercises.
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How do you know if you have a short vaginal canal?

Your Vagina may be Shallow or Not Deep Enough if:

You feel resistance as you attempt insertion. You feel increasing discomfort or pain while a tampon is inserted or during sexual intercourse. You feel intense or deep pain with movement.
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Can blood get stuck in your uterus?

Hematometra is a medical condition involving collection or retention of blood in the uterus. It is most commonly caused by an imperforate hymen or a transverse vaginal septum.
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Can period clots get stuck?

“Periods don't get really get 'stuck',” she says. “It might feel that way, if your expected period is late, but this phrasing is misleading.”
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What are the lumps in period blood?

It's perfectly normal to notice some clumps from time to time during your period. These are blood clots that may contain tissue. As the uterus sheds its lining, this tissue leaves the body as a natural part of the menstrual cycle.
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Why is there blood when I wipe but not on my pad?

Most people notice spotting as a few drops of blood on their underwear or toilet paper when wiping. In most cases, spotting should not cause concern. Often, hormonal changes due to birth control, pregnancy, or menopause can trigger it.
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Can fibroids come out during period?

Fibroids can also cause bleeding in between periods. This is called breakthrough bleeding. Fibroids can grow anywhere in and around your uterus. Fibroids that grow right under the lining or in the uterine wall are more likely to cause abnormal bleeding, according to a 2017 research review .
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Why am I passing big clots on my period?

However, when the blood flow outpaces the body's ability to produce anticoagulants, menstrual clots are released. This blood clot formation is most common during heavy blood flow days. For many women with normal flows, heavy flow days usually occur in the beginning of a period and are short-lived.
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What kind of infection stops period?

You contracted pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

As the infection spreads to the cells of the uterus, it can lead to problems with menstruation. The Office on Women's Health lists irregular menstrual cycles (like late periods) as one of the symptoms of PID.
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What is the stoppage of menstruation called?

Stoppage of menstruation is termed as 'menarche'.
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Why haven't I got my period in 2 months but Im not pregnant?

Pregnancy is by far the most common cause of a missed period, but there are some other medical and lifestyle factors that can affect your menstrual cycle. Extreme weight loss, hormonal irregularities, and menopause are among the most common causes if you're not pregnant.
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How do I know if I have Hematometra?

A pelvic ultrasound examination is the best test to confirm this diagnosis. The most appropriate initial approach to hematometra, particularly in a young woman of low parity, is to attempt cervical dilation and drainage of the fluid collection. If cervical dilation is not possible, hysterectomy may be necessary.
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What does Hematometra look like?

The diagnosis of hematometra is generally suspected by the history of amenorrhea and cyclic abdominal pain. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by vaginal ultrasound or probing the cervix with a narrow metal dilator, with release of dark brownish black blood from the endocervical canal.
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What does black discharge mean?

Black discharge may mean that older blood is leaving the uterus or vaginal canal. Heavy vaginal discharge of any color with a foul odor is also a symptom of these infections. Other symptoms include: bleeding during or after sexual intercourse. painful urination.
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