Re: Vulva/vaginal swelling/shrinkage
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Jul 2003 23:43:53 -0500 (CDT)
The douche product you used most likely produced the inflammation of
your genital tissues. An anti-inflammatory cream should help you in
this situation.
At Wed, 30 Jul 2003, Lisa wrote:
>
>I am 27yrs old & have never been pregnant. I recently(2wks ago)had
>sex(twice) for the 1st time in 4yrs. Within 2 days after sex, I got my
>normal period. Within this 2wks time, I douched twice with a store
>bought, vinegar/water product. I usually only douche about once a yr.
>Now, I'm noticing there appears to be a lighter pink colored tissue
>swollen around my vaginal opening, just on the inside. It looks like
>this tissue has basically swollen my opening almost shut. The interior
>of my clitoral lips seem slightly swollen & red. Also, the skin on my
>vulva appears to have shrunk - it is soft & pliable, almost 'loose'. It
>has shrunken to the point where my clitoris is no longer 'covered' or
>'protected' by the vulvar lips. this has been going on for 6 days now.
>There is no itching,burning,smell,odd discharge,pain, etc.....other than
>slight irriation from mt clitoris being exposed. I saw a nurse
>practitioner at a free woman's clinic the day before yesterday. She
>said that although she saw my concerns, that it looked normal & all was
>healthy inside. I had a pap done, but it's too soon for results. Should
>I get another opinion? How long could this swelling last before I should
>get worried? Could it be an infection? Should I avoid sex and jogging?
>I'm really scared - I've never looked like this before. Thanks!
--
John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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