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Women’s Health,
@Ann28
Is internal vagina rugae (corrugate texture) on the canal/surfaces normal?
If I'm not wrong, pherhaps I was too woried that i couldn't remember, I don't remember having it ...
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Hi Ann! Yes, vaginal rugae (or otherwise known as rugosity) is normal for young women. This physical state of the vagina coincides with the reproductive years of the woman (hence not present before puberty and is lost / reduced after menopause). There is nothing to worry about if you feel these "ridges" along the inside of the vagina. However, if you do encounter any form of discomfort, discharge, bad odour or any significant changes after exposure to new lubricants, you might wish to get it looked at by a gynaecologist. 
Dr. Steven T
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