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Soreness In Vagina After Having Sex, Reduced Lubrication, Pain In Flap Of Skin Inside Vaginal Opening. Help
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Starting a couple of weeks ago, I've been getting very sore having sex with my boyfriend. We live together and have sex on a regular basis, but starting a couple of weeks ago I started to get sore on the right side just inside my vagina. I haven't been getting as 'wet' and 'lubricated' down there as usual recently(I live in the desert, perhaps my whole body is dehydrated?) so the soreness I'm sure stemmed from being dry. But just a couple of days ago I noticed the pain was coming from a flap of skin just inside the vaginal opening. It's about a 1/4 inch long, not very firm, but if there's pressure on it it hurts. It almost feels like there's a tear and it's very sensitive and possibly swollen, but it's hard to tell. Thing is, I never noticed this flap of skin before. I may just not have noticed, though! Any ideas? Thanks!
Starting a couple of weeks ago, I've been getting very sore having sex with my boyfriend. We live together and have sex on a regular basis, but starting a couple of weeks ago I started to get sore on the right side just inside my vagina. I haven't been getting as 'wet' and 'lubricated' down there as usual recently(I live in the desert, perhaps my whole body is dehydrated?) so the soreness I'm sure stemmed from being dry. But just a couple of days ago I noticed the pain was coming from a flap of skin just inside the vaginal opening. It's about a 1/4 inch long, not very firm, but if there's pressure on it it hurts. It almost feels like there's a tear and it's very sensitive and possibly swollen, but it's hard to tell. Thing is, I never noticed this flap of skin before. I may just not have noticed, though! Any ideas? Thanks!
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
Refering your history, the problem may be in labia minora. Hope your cycle is regular and no problem. There may be infection since pain and swelling or due to small tear or dryness. Get examined for it. If infection need to take antibiotic and antiinflammatory drug. Give rest for a week if it is due to dryness or tear. Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Lohit
Refering your history, the problem may be in labia minora. Hope your cycle is regular and no problem. There may be infection since pain and swelling or due to small tear or dryness. Get examined for it. If infection need to take antibiotic and antiinflammatory drug. Give rest for a week if it is due to dryness or tear. Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Lohit
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