WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: Embarrassing Post-delivery question about clitoris

Re: Embarrassing Post-delivery question about clitoris

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:43:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 12 Dec 2002, Sierra wrote: >
>I delivered my baby 10 days ago and had a 4th degree episiotomy with
>foreceps. My stitches seem to be healing well and the pain level
>associated with them improves daily. However, I've noticed the last two
>or three days that sometimes when I'm standing or walking, I have a very
>strange sensation in or near my clitoris. It feels like something heavy
>is pushing down on it or that it is swollen and irritated. I'm still
>flowing from childbirth, but when I push on my pad near my clitoris, it
>is uncomfortable/painful. Could this just be a result of increased
>blood flow to this area as it heals, or should I ask my doc about
>something more serious, like uterine prolapse, etc.? I've talked to the
>nurse at my OB's office and she said maybe I've just been trying to do
>too much since my delivery and suggested I stay off my feet more. Any
>suggestions or advice? Thanks in advance for any replies.

10 days is too early to make a diagnosis, with proper light and a small hand mirror have a look at it.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina 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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