WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2000: Re: vaginal discharge--tightness of muscles..somewhat long

Re: vaginal discharge--tightness of muscles..somewhat long

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jun 2000 22:58:43 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Jun 2000, Aimee wrote: >
>I have had vaginal discharge that I'm not sure is normal. I've noticed
>it for quite a while, approximately from when I started my period. It
>is clear to white (usually white) no smell, but is ABUNDANT. It usually
>happens all at once, not gradually throughout the day, and I notice it
>also when I have a bowel movement.
>Also, I was hoping someone could give me information about visiting the
>gynecologist. The times I've gone she has been unable to perform a PAP
>smear or any examination because my muscles are too tight. Also, my
>husband and I have been unable to successfully have intercourse. Could
>anyone give me info. on this or treatments? My husband suggested some
>sort of relaxant. We want to start a family soon, which is kind of hard
>if we can't have sex or I can't see a doctor. Thank you.

The discharge is probalby normal if htere is no pain, itching, burning or odor

As for the tight muscles, were you ever raped or sexually abused? this is a farily common cause of vaginismus, or tight muscles. You may need to see a counselor -- and it will take time and a lot of working with all your doctors

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. LAke Tahoe, CA

This post is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not take the place of a consultation with your own doctor.

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