Re: GYNECOLOGIC: Vaginal Opening appearing to be closing? Please help
From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:02:38 -0500 (CDT)
This could be several things, including vaginal or vulvar warts, a
cystocele or rectocele (types of hernias of the vaginal tissue most
commonly seen after childbirth) or a prolapsed cervix. Another
possibility is a benign vaginal cyst, such as Gartner's Duct cyst.
Regardless, your gynecologist should be able to diagnose this very
rapidly, likely by just looking during an exam. Best wishes,
--
D. Ashley Hill, MD
At Mon, 24 Mar 2008, Kobi wrote:
>
>I am really hoping someone can help me; my general concern is
>surrounding some strange discharge and growths in and around my vagina.
>Here's a timeline of what has been concerning me: 1) approximately 8
>weeks ago, I developed what I believe was a yeast infection (symptoms
>characteristic of this); I had to treat it twice to eliminate it (once
>with Monistat 3-day, followed by the 7-day - it went away; 2)
>approximately 1-2 weeks later I noticed two growths on my labia; they
>have not yet gone away; they look more like small, triangular "flaps" of
>skin - approximately 1/8th and 1/4 inch long; 3) around 4 weeks after
>that, I began having a brown discharge; I still have it and it appears
>to be getting worse. I went to my doctor a few days ago; she suggested
>that the discharge might be hormonal, and sent me for bloodwork. She
>also did a PAP. When she looked at the growths, she said that one was a
>wart, and the other looked like a cyst. I am questioning this because,
>upon my close inspection, they look like they are the same type of
>growth (not different); they only differ in their size. She has made a
>referral to a gyno, but I have not yet heard back as to an appointment.
>My most concerning issue is that, last night, I noticed that, at the
>entry to my vagina, it appears to be "closing". Growths, or large lumps
>(not small bumps)which appear to be in a "clumping" kind of structure
>are there. It is to the extent that I am having some difficulties
>getting a tampon inserted. I should also note that I had a baby 7
>months ago and noticed these vaginal lumps (i.e. smaller opening)around
>2 - 3 months postpartum, but attributed it to changes as a result of
>delivery (and, also, that I perhaps was recalling what my vagina looked
>like previously)
>
>Has anyone had anything similar to this? I am becoming increasingly
>concerned that it might be vaginal tumours, or something like that.
>PLEASE HELP!
--
D. Ashley Hill, MD
Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Florida Hospital Orlando
Medical Director
Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group
235 East Princeton Street, #200
Orlando, Florida 32804
http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com
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