It is the sticking together of the labia minora in girls from 1 to 8 years of age. Parents may suddenly notice that the vaginal and urinary openings are not to be seen. It opens up by itself much before puberty. Some have discomfort while passing urine or it might come to light after a urine infection.
It is usually easy to separate the stuck surfaces during the outpatient examination itself. Older girls who are concerned about privacy, have it done under light anaesthesia in theatre. Recurrences are treated with female hormone application or can be left alone.
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