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Hi, I Have Redness On The Outside Of My Vagina.
Question: Hi,
I have redness on the outside of my vagina. The opening burns and very deep inside of me has pressure.
I have had this for a couple days and it is getting worse.
I am 69 years old. My gynecologist has retired and I do not have one now.
I do have a PCP. He tells me at my age I don't need one??????????
I have redness on the outside of my vagina. The opening burns and very deep inside of me has pressure.
I have had this for a couple days and it is getting worse.
I am 69 years old. My gynecologist has retired and I do not have one now.
I do have a PCP. He tells me at my age I don't need one??????????
Brief Answer:
Could be due to hormone deprivation
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It is possible that you are suffering from hormone deprivation. Such a thing is commonly encountered in perimenopausal or post-menopausal women. If that is the case, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could provide relief. You need to visit a gynecologist to get evaluated and tested. He would be able to set up the right regimen for you. He would be able to determine whether a fungal infection is involved.
It is obvious that your PCP's suggestion that you don't need a gynecologist, is incorrect.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Could be due to hormone deprivation
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It is possible that you are suffering from hormone deprivation. Such a thing is commonly encountered in perimenopausal or post-menopausal women. If that is the case, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could provide relief. You need to visit a gynecologist to get evaluated and tested. He would be able to set up the right regimen for you. He would be able to determine whether a fungal infection is involved.
It is obvious that your PCP's suggestion that you don't need a gynecologist, is incorrect.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Wish you a quick recovery.
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Wish you a quick recovery.
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