What is persistent cloaca?

A persistent cloaca is characterized by fusion of the urethra, vagina, and rectum into a single opening. It is a complex malformation requiring surgical management to allow for urinary control, bowel control, and sexual function.

How do members experience persistent cloaca?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with persistent cloaca*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for persistent cloaca*

Who has persistent cloaca on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 0
40s 0
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 2