Re: Question
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Dec 2000 19:10:36 -0600 (CST)
Real atrophic vaginitis is usually found in menopausal patients. In
pregnancy you can get a dryness and an irritation but not the atrophic
vaginitis of menopause. It looks different and acts different. You can
also have other skin conditions that should be evaluated by your doctor.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Kris wrote:
>
>I was just looking through things and found out about something called
>Atrophic vaginitis,this sounds like what i have,is it possible to get
>this during pregnacy? Thank-you!
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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