After childbirth, the feeling that the vagina has become wider — is it really treated with surgery?

Yes, weakening of the pelvic floor muscles is a real condition called vaginal laxity syndrome. A study compared two surgical approaches: the classic one (strengthening one wall) and a more comprehensive one (along the entire length of the vagina). The second method showed significantly better improvement in sexual function and muscle tone. However, remember that surgery is a last resort. First, it is worth trying pelvic floor muscle training and other non-surgical methods. The final decision is made only after an examination by a doctor, and the study itself is small, so it should not be considered the ultimate truth.