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Re: Vulva/vaginal swelling/shrinkage
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 07:58:32 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks! My question: are we talking about a feminine anti inflammatory
cream, or a regular one? Also, should I just put it on the vulva, or up
inside of me? Thanks - I don't want to put anything in that shouldn't
be!
At Wed, 30 Jul 2003, John Essien MD wrote:
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>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:
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>>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!
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>--
>John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
>Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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