Re: Question regarding vaginal changes during menstrual cycle
From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 23:35:44 -0600 (CST)
I really think that it is your hubby who is barking up the wrong tree.
It sounds as though he had an unfortunate circumstance and is somewhat
paranoid about it. I think that he is flattering himself if he thinks
he can detect a change in your vaginal "tightness". Sure, there is
likely some gradual laxity as any female ages, but I emphasize gradual.
Believe me, speaking as a male, we too have our gradual laxities that
develop as we age-some of us much more than others...
Lynn
At Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Roklyn wrote:
>
>I thank you for your response, but now I'm even more baffled. My issue
>with my husband over this is a separate matter, but he mentioned that
>this was something that he noticed with his first wife, who was indeed
>having an affair at the time.
>
>What I'm driving at is that she was roughly 10 years older than me (I'm
>in my early 40's), and she was possibly in menopause (there's no way for
>me to find out). Perhaps I'm barking up the wrong tree thinking it's a
>menstruation issue, perhaps it is a menopause issue. I am not
>menopausal, but I am a smoker.
>
>Thank you for your prompt response!
>Roklyn
>
>At Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>
>>There are really no known changes associated with the vagina regarding
>>relaxation during menses. On the other hand, there are absolutely
>>differences associated with vaginal lubrication through the course of
>>the cycle. My first inclination when he makes unfounded accusations
>>such as this is to have you ask him if his penis is maybe getting
>>smaller-smaller even than it was! It seems there are likely deeper
>>problems here and I think it is important for you to get to the bottom
>>of them. It is unfair for him to both accuse you of infidelity and
>>changes in your anatomic function without some foundation...
>>Lynn
>>
>>--
>>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>Missoula, Montana
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>
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>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>
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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
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