2. It is a loosening of the vaginal tissues ( including the outer and
inner vaginal canal).
3. CAUSES:
• Vaginal delivery,
• Prolonged labor stage 2,
• Sexual trauma,
• Menopause,
• Multiple sexual partners,
• Decreased estrogen caused by health issues,
• A history of prolonged sexual activity,
• Genetics that determine the physical structure of the
vagina.
4. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
• Decreased ability to experience an orgasm and sexual
satisfaction,
• Loss of sensation during sexual intercourse,
• Insufficient lubrication,
• Urinary incontinence.