YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for March, 2002: Re: Vaginal Pain

Re: Vaginal Pain

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 11:44:28 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Mar 2002, Erica wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with genital herpes 7 months ago when my first outbreak
>ocurred. I have had subsequent outbreaks, but they are short and
>extremely mild. I have noticed that intercource , especially
>penetration is painfull. The pain occurs on the right side of the
>vagina and send a shooting pain along the right side up towards the
>clitorus as well as along the right side of the vagina. During self
>examination I have found that this pain occurs from the streaching or
>pulling on the right side of the skin on the outside of the vagina. I
>have tried lubricants and positioning, but it don't make it much better.
>I am not sure if I should go to my GYN about this , as exams are painful
>(he says my muscle are really strong) and he doesn't answer my
>questions.

You need a new GYN that will listen and answer question. The possiblities are scaring or damage of a nerve root secondary to the herpes, scaring of the skin, scaring of the muscle. You may want to try using successive dilators in the opening of the vagina to see it that will be of help. Finally, if it is neurologic, medication called Neurontin may help.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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