WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: chronic vulvar irritation

Re: chronic vulvar irritation

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 21:46:22 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 29 Nov 1999, Bess wrote: >
>I have had irritation near and around my clitoris for the past 4 years
>and it drives me crazy. That whole area is always red and if I wear
>pants with any seam in the crotch, it's uncomfortable. I love to cycle
>but I am extremely sore afterward and inflammed. The discomfort is more
>or less always there.
>I would appreciate any insight/help. When it began I was working
>outdoors doing hard physical work and sweating alot. The jeans/carharts
>I wore began to feel too irritating to the area and then I had a few
>infected hair folicles which were seen by a doctor. The irritation has
>never abated. I tried only wearing loose clothes, I saw a
>dermatologist, gynecologist, and several GP's and I feel like I've tried
>everything. I only use Dreft laundry detergent, only cotton underwear,
>and basis soap. I've tried an antibiotic (orally) in case there was
>some sort of infection. I have always had normal yearly paps. This
>year I returned to a gynecologist's office because it is so frustrating
>and I cannot give up hope for finding a way to relieve the irritation.
>He did a biopsy and it came back showing keratosis and chronic
>inflammation. I tried traimcinolone for a month but it didn't help and
>now he has prescribed me diflucan for up to a year. He believes there
>may be a lurking yeast infection. Ugh. Any information or insight
>would be greatly appreciated, I have all but given up my love of cycling
>and sex no longer feels good. I am 27 years-old and in otherwise
>excellent health.
>Thank you, thank you.

Could be wrong but the cycling complaint is very common with vulvar vestibulitis. We've written gobs about it and if you check the archives, you'll find a load of info including a web site or two. If you have any further questions, please write again.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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