Is the vagina larger after giving birth?

Patient's question:

I gave birth naturally, and after the delivery, the vagina becomes very loose, right? I noticed that it's larger now compared to before giving birth. What kind of help do you need: What should I do about vaginal relaxation and enlargement?

Doctor's answer:

I'm glad to help you clarify this. According to your description, women may experience vaginal relaxation due to the influence of early pregnancy hormone levels, especially if they have a natural birth. You can undergo a pelvic floor examination after giving birth and then receive pelvic floor rehabilitation treatment, which will help in the complete recovery of the pelvic floor muscles and the vagina. After exercising for a period of time, the vagina can retract, and its elasticity can be fully restored to over 80% of its pre-pregnancy level. Moreover, it's not just Kegel exercises—other activities such as kegel exercises, holding urine exercises, and tightening exercises can also be done.

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