Woman with Two Vaginas Shares Her Story, Inspires Others with Rare Condition
When British television aired an interview with Hazel Jones, a woman born with two vaginas, two cervixes, and two uteruses, it sparked widespread attention and even a wave of recognition. Many women watching the show responded online, saying they had experienced something similar but never felt comfortable talking about it. For some, it was the first time they had seen their own rare condition publicly acknowledged.
Hazel Jones, a 27-year-old from High Wycombe, England, has a condition known as uterus didelphys, a congenital anomaly where the female reproductive system develops two separate sets of organs instead of one. In Hazel’s case, that means she has two vaginas separated by a thin wall, two cervixes, and two wombs. While rare, the condition is not unheard of, and experts estimate it affects roughly one in 3,000 women.
Hazel discovered her condition at the age of 18, after enduring years of severe menstrual cramps and discomfort during sex. She had always felt something was different, especially when her boyfriend commented that her anatomy didn’t seem typical. She also noticed her experience with tampons was different from her friends’, even asking them which hole they used—something that baffled them. Eventually, doctors confirmed the diagnosis.
“It’s definitely something that surprises people,” Hazel said during an interview on This Morning, a British talk show. “But I’m not embarrassed by it. In fact, I think it’s kind of fascinating—and definitely a conversation starter at parties.”
According to Dr. Vincenzo Berghella, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, conditions like Hazel’s are more common than people think. “It may sound like science fiction, but we see variations of this regularly,” he said. “Probably one or two patients a month.”
Uterus didelphys occurs when two small tubes that form a baby’s reproductive system fail to fuse properly in the womb. These tubes are supposed to merge into one uterus and vagina, but when they don’t, the result is a duplicated system. While some women go undiagnosed for years—especially if they don’t experience fertility issues—others discover the condition during pelvic exams, surgery, or pregnancy.
Hazel’s openness inspired other women to share their own experiences. One woman from East Sussex said she had a similar condition and had successfully carried a pregnancy, though her baby was breech and had to be delivered via emergency C-section. Another woman from Cheshire wrote that, like Hazel, she “lost her virginity twice” before a doctor noticed the vaginal septum during a routine exam.
These women’s stories highlight not only the resilience of those living with this condition but also the need for better awareness. Many women spend years suffering from pain or confusion before being properly diagnosed.
American woman Kelly Miller, who lives in Maryland, was diagnosed with uterus didelphys after years of extreme menstrual pain. She later appeared on TLC’s Strange Sex and had previously shared her story on The Tyra Banks Show. Kelly initially feared the condition would affect her relationships, but eventually, she met her husband and had two healthy daughters.
Doctors say that while some women with this condition may need C-sections or may be at higher risk of miscarriage, many can still conceive and deliver healthy babies. Surgery is sometimes performed to remove the vaginal septum, though it carries risks like scarring.
In the end, Hazel’s story has done more than just raise awareness—it’s given others the courage to come forward, ask questions, and feel less alone. “There’s nothing wrong with being different,” she said. “If my story helps even one person feel understood, it’s worth it.Storminsider
