Can a Vagina Be Too Big?
April 13, 2021
Childbirth, weight gain, hormonal changes, and more can have an effect on the contours of the vagina over time, but is this a problem?
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Heather Rupe, DO
Heather Rupe, DO, is a board-certified OB/GYN in private practice in Franklin, TN, and serves as the vice chief of staff at Williamson Medical Center. She is the co-author of The Pregnancy Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey to Motherhood and The Baby Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey through Baby’s First Year.