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In Menopause. Had UTI. Sonography Showed Calcification And Fibroid. Having Vaginal Discharge, Sensitive Clitoris, Burning And Throbbing
Question: I am 60 year old. Menopause by 53 years of age without any problems. Suffered from UTI many times due ascending eucoli. After episodes of UTI in 2008, latest episode was on 25 December 2013. After a short course of NFT, the UTI had subsided by January 2013.
Investigation :USG lower abdomen/KUB area revealed a calcification/ fibroid whose dimension was 58.5x49.2x49.6 mm.
PAP smear (N) Study.
I am non diabetic,with normal BP. No heart problems.
Gynecologist advised that the fibroid would shrink by itself in due course. No invasive or other treatment is requied
Having been relieved after a short course of NFT by January 2013, continued taking lots of fluids. Some discomfort continued on and off. Therefore, as advised by gynecologist, I consulted a medical specialist.
From 25 Apr 2013, I am on a course of NFT 100mg 1 BDx 2weeks and 1ODx
4 weeks. Citrosol once a day.
Even after 15 days of NFT course, I am having slight vaginal discharge, Clitoris is very sensitive with some time throbbing sensation. Sometime burning in vagina and clitoris. Lower abdomen is slightly heavy in the centre.
Request advise.
Investigation :USG lower abdomen/KUB area revealed a calcification/ fibroid whose dimension was 58.5x49.2x49.6 mm.
PAP smear (N) Study.
I am non diabetic,with normal BP. No heart problems.
Gynecologist advised that the fibroid would shrink by itself in due course. No invasive or other treatment is requied
Having been relieved after a short course of NFT by January 2013, continued taking lots of fluids. Some discomfort continued on and off. Therefore, as advised by gynecologist, I consulted a medical specialist.
From 25 Apr 2013, I am on a course of NFT 100mg 1 BDx 2weeks and 1ODx
4 weeks. Citrosol once a day.
Even after 15 days of NFT course, I am having slight vaginal discharge, Clitoris is very sensitive with some time throbbing sensation. Sometime burning in vagina and clitoris. Lower abdomen is slightly heavy in the centre.
Request advise.
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. I give you guidance one by one.
1) As your presenting fibroid does not create as such problem like irregular vaginal bleeding or pressure symptoms etc, then ideally medical or surgical treatment is not required in such case. Also your pap smear report is normal along with normal BP & no diabetes. Most of the fibroids are benign and they will shrink gradually in time. So you have nothing to worry.
2) Slight vaginal discharge is quite common in postmenopausal period. If there is no bad smell or itching, you do not need any treatment. Maintenance of genital hygiene is the key component in such case.
3) Throbbing or burning sensation of vagina & clitoris is quite common in this age group. It is mostly correlated with other vasomotor symptoms. Tibolone group of drugs can eliminate this type of symptoms. You need to take prescription from your treating doctor.
4) In addition, you should follow some measurable steps like drink plenty of water/ fluids (3 lit plus/ day), take cranberry juice, eat low protein balanced diet with more vegetables, maintain genital hygiene with proper shaving & cleaning, empty bladder in 3-4 hrs interval, wear only clean & cotton underwear.
These help to prevent recurrent UTI and vaginal infection. You can take prescribed medication if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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Wish your good health & take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr Soumen.
Thanks for writing to us. I give you guidance one by one.
1) As your presenting fibroid does not create as such problem like irregular vaginal bleeding or pressure symptoms etc, then ideally medical or surgical treatment is not required in such case. Also your pap smear report is normal along with normal BP & no diabetes. Most of the fibroids are benign and they will shrink gradually in time. So you have nothing to worry.
2) Slight vaginal discharge is quite common in postmenopausal period. If there is no bad smell or itching, you do not need any treatment. Maintenance of genital hygiene is the key component in such case.
3) Throbbing or burning sensation of vagina & clitoris is quite common in this age group. It is mostly correlated with other vasomotor symptoms. Tibolone group of drugs can eliminate this type of symptoms. You need to take prescription from your treating doctor.
4) In addition, you should follow some measurable steps like drink plenty of water/ fluids (3 lit plus/ day), take cranberry juice, eat low protein balanced diet with more vegetables, maintain genital hygiene with proper shaving & cleaning, empty bladder in 3-4 hrs interval, wear only clean & cotton underwear.
These help to prevent recurrent UTI and vaginal infection. You can take prescribed medication if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
For any future query, you can directly ask me by viewing this page WWW.WWWW.WW
Wish your good health & take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr Soumen.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr Soumen,
Thank you. I am satisfied with your detailed professional advise. My further questions are:
1. Do you recommend any ointment or gel to be applied when there is some itching or burning sensation in the clitoris or when clitoris becomes inflamed or tender?
2. Do I have to use any ointment/gel before having sex or sex can aggravate my issues?
Best wishes and regards,
Thank you. I am satisfied with your detailed professional advise. My further questions are:
1. Do you recommend any ointment or gel to be applied when there is some itching or burning sensation in the clitoris or when clitoris becomes inflamed or tender?
2. Do I have to use any ointment/gel before having sex or sex can aggravate my issues?
Best wishes and regards,
Hello,
Thanks for your follow up query.
1) Taking Tibolone group of drug is quite helpful regarding this. In addition, you can apply evalon (estradiol) cream vaginally to reduce postmenopausal symptoms including vaginitis or vaginal atrophy. For itching, anti fungal ointment (like SURFAZ-SN etc) is quite effective.
2) You need to maintain genital hygiene before and after each sexual activity. You can apply water based lubricant/ KY jelly or Vagisil intimate cream before each sexual activity.
Hope it helps to answer your queries. If you do not need any clarification, you can close the discussion & rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr Soumen
Thanks for your follow up query.
1) Taking Tibolone group of drug is quite helpful regarding this. In addition, you can apply evalon (estradiol) cream vaginally to reduce postmenopausal symptoms including vaginitis or vaginal atrophy. For itching, anti fungal ointment (like SURFAZ-SN etc) is quite effective.
2) You need to maintain genital hygiene before and after each sexual activity. You can apply water based lubricant/ KY jelly or Vagisil intimate cream before each sexual activity.
Hope it helps to answer your queries. If you do not need any clarification, you can close the discussion & rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr Soumen
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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