Gynecological surgery

Gynecological surgery

Gynecological surgery refers to surgery on a female's genital parts. This includes hymenoplasty and labiaplasty. Usually it is for reconstructive reasons. It can also be for aesthetic or sexual reasons, see Female genital cutting. There could be tightening of the vaginal wall or making the entrance smaller.


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