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ArticleCureus2025

Labial Adhesion in Postmenopausal Women: A Case Report.

Abdul Wasay A Paracha, Vanna Giang, Andrea Shehaj, Maaz Ali, Jaime Herrera Caceres

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Abdul Wasay A ParachaSurgery, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA.
Vanna GiangOphthalmology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA.
Andrea ShehajEmergency Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA.
Maaz AliEmergency Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA.
Jaime Herrera CaceresUrology, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Labial adhesions are the fusion of the labia minora or majora due to an unknown etiology; however, estrogen levels and chronic infection are thought to play a role. Management can include estrogen creams, topical steroids, and surgical lysis. This case is about a 76-year-old female with a history of solitary kidney, frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and urethral stricture who presented with malodorous urine, dysuria, urinary frequency, abdominal discomfort, and chills. Examination showed complete fusion of the labia. UTI was ruled out, and cystoscopy, urethral dilation, and vaginoplasty were ordered. Cystoscopy discovered cystitis cystica around the trigone. A Foley catheter was placed. Follow-up recommendations included vaginal estrogen cream to treat and prevent recurrence of labial adhesions.

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adhesionslabial agglutinationpostmenopausal womensynechia vulvaevulva

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PMID40688863
PMCPMC12274026

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