Posterior vaginal wall

What does "Posterior vaginal wall" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The posterior vaginal wall is a term used in medicine to describe the back part of the vagina, the female reproductive canal. Imagine the vagina as a tube, the posterior wall is the back side of this tube. It is the part of the vagina that is closest to the rectum, which is the final section of the large intestine. This wall plays a crucial role in sexual health and childbirth.

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