Citation

Robert M. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Can. 2019; 41(6): 838-839.

Affiliation

Section of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB; Calgary Women's Pelvic Health Research Group, Calgary, AB. Electronic address: magali.robert@AHS.ca.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Healthcare & Financial Pub., Rogers Media)

DOI

10.1016/j.jogc.2018.07.013

PMID

30366886

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Vaginal steaming has gained increased popularity as a method to achieve empowerment by providing vaginal tightening and to "freshen" the vagina. CASE: A 62-year-old woman sustained second-degree burns following vaginal steaming in an attempt to reduce vaginal prolapse.

CONCLUSION: Clinicians need to be aware of alternative treatments available to women so that counselling may mitigate any potential harm.

Copyright © 2018 Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Vaginal steaming; burns; prolapse