LABIAL ADHESIONS AS A RESULT OF CAUSTIC VAGINITIS IN A POSTPARTUM PATIENT

Labial adhesions rarely occur in women of reproductive age. We present a case occurring in a postpartum woman secondary to caustic vaginitis from the application of ferric sub-sulfate to control bleeding. At po stpartum examination, the patient complained of inability to have inte rcourse. The examination revealed labial and vaginal adhesions that re quired sharp separation with the patient under anesthesia. Healing was aided by packing saturated in estrogen cream. A review of the literat ure and recommendations for treatment are presented.