Re: Vaginal and Labial Tears
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 14:58:13 -0600 (CST)
You have to see a Dr. to find out whether your skin is thinner or
whitish than use to be.
At Thu, 26 Dec 2002, Angel wrote:
>
>History:
>I am 36, 7 pregnancies, 3 miscarriages, 4 fullterm live births. 2 of
>the term pregnancies were when I was younger (17 & 19) and the other two
>more recent (almost 2 years ago and almost 3 years ago). Most recent
>gyn exam/pap within the last 6 months - first results abnormal cells,
>but further testing came out normal. Menstrual periods regular 28 day
>cycle.
>
>Problem:
>I have been having a problem with small tears or splits on my inner
>labia, sometimes closer to the urinary opening, sometimes closer to the
>clitoris, sometimes near the vagina. They do not coincide with sexual
>activity or any type of activitiy that might injure the area, and are
>often noticed right after menstrual period has ended - usually first
>noticed while urinating due to the pain when urine comes in contact with
>the area or sometimes it actually feels like they happen when wiping
>gently with tissue. This is very embarrasing, and it is putting a real
>damper on our sex life, though with two toddlers we don't have much of
>one anyway.
>
>Now last night we did have intercourse and as soon as he entered me I
>felt intense pain at the area where my previous episiotomies would have
>been (though I never had any problem with them and they should have been
>healed long ago, but that's the area and feeling I had). This was very
>gentle activity, not vigorous, it didn't feel dry, but it sure hurt and
>there was a little bleeding from that area afterwards, and today it is
>very sore. Since I have been getting the tears even without sexual
>activity and worse when I do I am wondering what could be causing this.
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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