Re: VAGINALSORENESS: vaginal soreness post hysterectomy
From: T. Lyons, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:19:30 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on T. Lyons, MD behalf by: Hope, Fibroid and Women’s
Health Forum Moderator
This is likely due to hormonal issues and the presence of blood in
the vagina and the healing process. A little betadine douche or
vinegar douche would probably help. Be gentle but this is likely
an easy solution. The hormonal thing will need to be addressed also
but this will come in good time.
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T. Lyons, MD
ATLANTA, GA, Sightline of Atlanta
http://www.thomasllyons.com
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At Thu, 27 Mar 2008, jct79 wrote:
>
>I am 10 weeks post op LAVH. Since the surgery I have been treated for
>both UTI and yeast. Both have cleared up, now I have vaginal soreness,
>just inside and a little ways up inside. The sensation is like after
>having sex when too dry. But haven't had sex or bath (only showers)
>since weeks before surgery. No discharge, no bleeding and no burning
>when urinating. Soap and washing detergent are perfume free and I'm
>wearing cotton underwear. I have been following all the rules. This
>sensation is quite bothersome and only doctors appt available in end of
>next week. Wondering what this could be? Is it possible that hormones
>are whacked out(terrible hot flashes) since surgery and I'm just dry
>inside?
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