Re: Dry Sore Vagina - not during sex.
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:42:12 -0500 (CDT)
Perhaps you are allergic,or a bacteria is present.
At Thu, 10 Apr 2003, Lauren wrote:
>
>Hi!
>About 2 weeks ago my vagina was pretty dry and sore and there was a tiny
>bit of white discharge at the opening of the vagina. The discharge was
>not as smooth and creamy as it normally is, it was a tiny bit whiter and
>not as smooth. The problem persisted for about 2 days and then my
>period came. I had my period for a week and used tampons and the
>problem had subsided. Now about 4 days after the end of my period the
>problem is back and a bit different. I am in a monogomous relationship
>and neither my bf or myself have been with anyone else. Sex isn't
>really painful, except recently i have just been dry. we have been
>using KY, and i am wondering if maybe i am allergic to it or to the
>condoms. after sex last nite my vagina was hurting so much - extremely
>dry. Now the tiny bit of white discharge is back and it's just dry and
>sore, and maybe a tiny bit itchy. Do yeast infections cause dryness? I
>have had a yeast infection before, and this seems simmilar, except for
>the horrible dryness - it is sooo painful! i can barely walk!!!!
>
>Please let me know what you think
>I appreciate any information you might have.
>THanks alot,
>
>--
>Lauren
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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