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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Michelle" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list YOUNG-WOMEN"
<young-women@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 10:11 AM
Subject: Vulvar Vestibulitis
> I was diagnosed with Vulvar Vestibulitis about 6 years ago after being
> diagnosed with genital herpes. For the first 5 years or so I didn't
> have another herpes outbreak and last year I became almost pain free
> from the vulvar vestibulitis. In february however something happened. I
> am not sure if it was a herpes outbreak or a yeast infection but my
> condition has been getting progressively worse. My doctor thought I
> might have a yeast infection and I took Diflucan, but it didn't help so
> I started a course of Acyclovir even thought my doctor said there were
> no signs of lesions. I seemed to get better for a few days and then it
> began to happen all over again. Yesterday I developed what looks like a
> small paper cut near the opening of the vagina that stings a little when
> I urinate. I am lost and depressed and confused. I can never tell if
> the discomfort and irritation is due to the vulvar vestibulitis or a
> herpes outbreak. If anyone can help me I would be so grateful.
>
> Thank you
> Michelle
>
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