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What Causes Heavy Vaginal Discharge And Painful Intercourse In An Elderly Person?
Question: I am 53 years old, menopause symptoms since age 40, I am experiencing excessive vagina discharge, painful sex, and some bleeding after sex, I have been tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea and the test results were negative. I had a hysterectomy back in 2010, what could this be a sign of?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to dry vagina.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The painful sex and bleeding after sex can be due to dryness in the vagina that is post menopausal. Adequate lubrication can prevent the bleeding. If all the infections have been ruled out then it is best to get a PAP smear done to rule out any cervical pathology. An ultrasound scan is also recommended to rule out a polyp. Do consult a gynecologist and get the appropriate investigations done.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Can be due to dry vagina.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The painful sex and bleeding after sex can be due to dryness in the vagina that is post menopausal. Adequate lubrication can prevent the bleeding. If all the infections have been ruled out then it is best to get a PAP smear done to rule out any cervical pathology. An ultrasound scan is also recommended to rule out a polyp. Do consult a gynecologist and get the appropriate investigations done.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Even though I am having excessive vagina discharge to the point that I have to wear a pantyliner, my vagina could still could be considered dry? What adverse effect can the usage of baby oil as an lubricant during sex cause the vagina?
Brief Answer:
Baby oil has no side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The vaginal discharge that you have is likely to have a watery consistency due to low estrogen levels. It is best to use a baby oil or XXXXXXX butter for lubrication during sex. There are no side effects of using the baby oil. It is safe for use.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Baby oil has no side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The vaginal discharge that you have is likely to have a watery consistency due to low estrogen levels. It is best to use a baby oil or XXXXXXX butter for lubrication during sex. There are no side effects of using the baby oil. It is safe for use.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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