WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Vestibulitis Treatment

Re: Vestibulitis Treatment

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 13:24:39 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: sandra: "Vestibulitis Treatment"

At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, sandra wrote: >
>I was recently diagnosed with vestibulitis (which is incredibly
>relieving to know after having an unknown problem for 2.5 years)
>My doctor is starting out having me apply topical steroids
>(corticosteroids - topicort) to the area around the Bartholins glands,
>in the lower part of the vestibule.
>However, I do have irritation throughout the vestibule, even up closer
>to the urethra but the lower half is more sensitive to Q-tip pressure.
>
>Would it be wiser to apply the steroids to the whole vestibule area
>where irritation is experienced or will it be effective to just use it
>on the lower half?

Perhaps going through the whole area could help.

-- 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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