Question
An 18-year-old woman has never had her menstrual period and has been diagnosed with congenital vaginal agenesis by her doctor. What is congenital vaginal agenesis?
Answer
Congenital vaginal agenesis, along with primordial uterus, is a congenital developmental anomaly of the female reproductive system. Due to incomplete uterine development, menstruation usually does not occur during puberty, and there is no ability to conceive or bear children. Additionally, the absence of a vagina prevents normal sexual intercourse. This condition requires prompt referral to a higher-level hospital for further diagnosis and systematic treatment.