Vaginal and anal tearing/fissures - Women's Health

donewiththis0207

Mar 29, 2012

To: scared

Three years, six doctors, two biopsies, several prescription pills and creams. Tested negative for all but Herpes one. Which I know I had orally as a child. Finally found some help in capryl sustained release acid pills. Take six a day. Also used coconut oil morning and night. Has take six months but I finally had a period and on slits.

Jewelz2

Apr 12, 2012

To: Help me

I'm only 14...still a virign and I get thes tears in the "hood" it hurts really badly I thought I was the only one until I read these it's really embarrassing. I cry I hurts so badly. I don't wanna tell my mom because that's even more embarrassing. I don't know why I get the tears my family doesn't have anyone that has "stds" from genetics. The tears are really annoying because they itch I wash myself everyday but it makes me feel gross when its itchy....I'm still a little kid and a virgin.....HELP ME please it's embarrassing!

dgrabowski

Apr 13, 2012

To: Jewelz2

Hi Jewelz2,
The women on this forum had tears and itching for lots of different reasons. And since you are not sexually active, you don't have an STD. STDs are viruses that you can only get from having sex with a person who has one. It's not something that genetically runs in families. More than likely, your itching and tearing is a fungus infection or a yeast infection. Everyone has fungi on their bodies, especially in warm moist areas like the vagina. Sometimes getting sick or taking medicine will cause these fungi to multiply faster than the body can control them and we get fungus infections or yeast infections. Sometimes we don't even know why we get them. It can be quickly fixed by creams or sometimes pills. But, only a doctor can decide what kind of infection you have and what medicine will fix it. Every female in the world has this problem from time to time. Your mom, your grandmothers, your aunts, your teachers and your neighbors have ALL had this kind of problem. And even though you're just 14 and still a kid, that doesn't mean you can get a yeast infection or a fungus infection -- you're female too! I know this feels embarrassing for you, but you have to remember that every woman in the world, young or old, have these kinds of problems. Your mom will not be upset or embarrassed because it's happened to her too. You need to see a doctor and you need your mom to help you do that. It's only going to get worse and more painful and uncomfortable the longer you wait. You're going to be fine, but you have to see a doctor. Be brave - tell your mom.

brighteyes120

May 02, 2012

To: lipstickiller

wash with a ball of cotton dipped in a shallow dish with lots of salt and warm water - no it really doesn't sting (not when you've experienced what you've gone through its nothing but a reassurance that within 5 days you'll be back to normal) Use a cotton bud and with your legs apart over a make up mirror gently dip the bud in the salt solution and gently wipe around the edges of the vagina and slightly inside but only using one sweep of the bud and use a clean bud dipped in the solution each time. Do not redip the bud into the solution.- you may need to use 3 x double buds. let air dry. then apply a covering of Hydromol cream (approx £4.00/$5.70 )available direct from the chemist. do this at least 4 times a day. Inconvenient but worth it. If you've got soreness with any form of discharge do this everyday and take a course of Nelsons candida (take continuously until you have used two packs)
If you have had a cold before the discharge or soreness then it could be you have a strep infection - get this swobbed and get the results. The above cleared my strep infection too. Admittedly I used the cotton buds up inside me (approx 10) but only one sweep and make sure you wash hands before and after you have disposed of the buds/balls and salt water. Sterilise the container with hot water wash after each use. keep smiling.

andygirl188

May 03, 2012

To: InsaneSymptoms

my doc gove me lidocaine vicious I use it before I pee.

hellotank323

May 12, 2012

To: runnergal

how long did it take to heal? its been 8 days for me and its been absolutely AWFULLLLLLL and so far no signs of healing. i can barely walk due to the irritation. been laying in bed for days. i dont know what to do. ;(

Angelwings12

May 16, 2012

To: All ladies

It sounds like many of you may have lichen sclerosis. I was diagnosed a year ago with it, when I went to my gyno for pain during sex. This disease is not well know and is often never diagnosed correctly. I got lucky. The gyno took a biopsy from the skin around the entrance to my vagina, and lichen sclerosis was the answer. This disease causes your skin around the anal and vaginal area to thin and cause tearing, which results in scarring. It can be extremely itchy as well. It's not a good disease to have, but once it is diagnosed, it can be controlled with steroid cream and Premarin cream. I still have problems with tearing during sex and may need surgery in the future to widen the vaginal entrance because of the resultant scarring. Please look up this disease online and see if this might not be the answer to your symptoms!

PainReliefFinally

May 21, 2012

To: SisterShelly

To anyone who has had this issue with labia or perineum tears and burning uncomfortable pain during sex, urination or sweating... Also can cause anal fissures (anal tears) I have had the same thing occur for over two years! I went from doctor to doctor and was checked for every STD imaginable. What I have found out has changed my life and finally given me freedom from this. I found out about systemic Candida and started eliminating yeast, sugar and a few other things from my diet. Many different things can cause it, such as being on antibiotics or stress. Sex seems to exacerbate it and you can pass it back and forth to your partner as they experience symptoms rarely and usually its anal itching. Google systemic candida and I guarantee you that if your doctors cant seem to find anything wrong that this will change your life and allow you to live a normal sex life again. I find that if I slip and start eating a lot of sugar even if its fruit that the systems will come back! Good luck to all who have this issue because it is truly debilitating.... Also apple cider vinegar diluted with water applied directly to the area or soaking with 1-2 cups of vinegar in bath tends to temporarily alleviate symptoms. Amazon has quite a few books on this subject that were extremely helpful!!

PainReliefFinally

May 21, 2012

To: ireenshay

To anyone who has had this issue with labia or perineum tears and burning uncomfortable pain during sex, urination or sweating... Also can cause anal fissures (anal tears) I have had the same thing occur for over two years! I went from doctor to doctor and was checked for every STD imaginable. What I have found out has changed my life and finally given me freedom from this. I found out about systemic Candida and started eliminating yeast, sugar and a few other things from my diet. Many different things can cause it, such as being on antibiotics or stress. Sex seems to exacerbate it and you can pass it back and forth to your partner as they experience symptoms rarely and usually its anal itching. Google systemic candida and I guarantee you that if your doctors cant seem to find anything wrong that this will change your life and allow you to live a normal sex life again. I find that if I slip and start eating a lot of sugar even if its fruit that the systems will come back! Good luck to all who have this issue because it is truly debilitating.... Also apple cider vinegar diluted with water applied directly to the area or soaking with 1-2 cups of vinegar in bath tends to temporarily alleviate symptoms. Amazon has quite a few books on this subject that were extremely helpful!!

Annied1982

May 21, 2012

Ladies.... I had this problem for years & docs could not diagnose. I went 2 the sandyford clinic who specialise in gynaecology.... It sounds like lichen sclerosis. Its a skin condition where ur skin sticks together & during sex, going to the toilet etc, it gets split. U need 2 treat it as u need 2 make sure the skin does not skin together permanently. Google it. U need betnovate or dermovate. Unfortunately there is no cure & we have 2 suffer but these creams help. Good luck :)

dgrabowski

May 22, 2012

To: Annied1982

Lichen Sclerosis is one of the problems on this forum. However, there are many different issues here with similar symptoms. Some have STDs, others infections, and some have combo issues. As for me, it was two different things... muscle spasms of the pelvic floor which caused intense itching and tears. But then, I developed a fungus infection, which I would never have known that I had because the symptoms of itching and tearing were the same. When the treatment for the muscle spasms stopped working, that's when the doctor figured out it was a fungus infection. He described fungus like weeds in the garden. It's hard to get rid of because fungi make spores that burrow deep in the skin. When I get itching and tears, I start a Rx cream twice a day for a week. That kills all the surface fungus. Then I'll have relief for a few weeks but the "weeds" (fungus below the skin) will rise to the surface and the itching begins again. So, I have to start again. Eventually the fungus will be completely gone. Thank you for your post and good luck with your LS. Now that you have a diagnosis, you can begin learning to deal with it. Knowledge is power!

hika912

May 25, 2012

To: all

If you experience paper cuts around the vagina and pain during intercourse, please go to the doctor and ask for a blood test to check ZINC levels. Low zinc in system causes skin to tear easily. My problem has been cured by taking a ZINC supplement every day.... Hope this helps!

desperateandfrustrated

Jun 20, 2012

POSSIBLE GOOD NEWS--
I think some of you may have mentioned this, but I am very excited to know that vaginal dryness/thinning of the vaginal lining/tears are symptoms of hormonal imbalance. When estrogen levels are low and progesterone is high, it can lead to decreased libido, vaginal dryness, and an array of other symptoms. When I read the other symptoms, I felt like they were all things I had as well.

Check out http://www.nativeremedies.com/ailment/symptoms-of-hormone-imbalance.html to see if the description of hormone imbalance seems like something that may be affecting you. The good news is, hormonal imbalance is very easy to treat. I'm making a obgyn appointment pronto to see if this is hormone related.

answersneeded27

Jun 21, 2012

To: InsaneSymptoms

Same exact problems- I read on another forum to use "Balneol"- you can find it at Walgreens, Walmart etc usually for about $13-$17 in the area where you find tucks, preperation H, etc. I bought some and tried it and it helps A LOT for me as well with relieving the symptoms! Not sure if it will cause the problem to go away, I'm just so thankful for the relief! Thought I'd pass it along.

b3asti3

Jul 02, 2012

To: all

I too have been watching this forum for nearly a year as a sufferer and have taken many things from it to very good use. My own problem is tears but no itching and having tried the "chemical" (steroidal creams, antibiotics etc.) route and just found it to be a quick fix.. Natural solutions have provided the answer to being long term pain and tear free.... no soap anywhere near that area just luke warm water for cleansing.....I no longer use any soap at all on my body just a mild exfoliater this works just as well as a soap under running water you skin will look better overall just try this for a week and you will see the difference. If you do have an outbreak, cleansing with olive oil and or honey is very soothing.
This regime has kept me cut free and free of pain daily, however it has not spared me altogether. Any sexual activity involving penetration does result in vaginal/perinial tears and very painful sex. I am not at all convinced of the infection /std argument for this condition, it really doesn t appear to fit. Yeast /fungus /ph balance/ i think plays a larger part.. I find these natural conditions respond to natural remedies.

dizzybint17

Jul 06, 2012

To: hawaii35

I'm so grateful I found this forum I have been a secret sufferer for nearly a year thought I was the only one I have been so depressed I wish you luck with your search for relief I've finally found the courage and I'm going to the doctor next week x

super395

Jul 14, 2012

iam now 30 and i want to have a family but this problem is making me sick. i tell you, doctors need to do something.

susy5

Jul 14, 2012

I am new here.  I am 30 yrs old.  I have never had sex before.  I have had really bad constipation which caused me to
have bad anal fissures and I have also had pain around the lower vaginal area/ not inside the wall but right around the outside.  It feels like the skin around the vaginal area is really thin and it aches particularly with any kind of positioning- depends on the way I am sitting.  I went to see a urogyn dr. and he gave me this cream- diltiazem
ointment b/c he thought the skin around the vaginal area wasn't getting enough blood flow b/c of the fissures and it didn't help.  I really would like to have sex some day, a relationship, and be pain free but I fear that sex is going to kill me even though I haven't had it.  It makes me sad to think about a lack in social future.  How do I fix this?

susy5

Jul 14, 2012

I am new here.  I am 30 yrs old.  I have never had sex before.  I have had really bad constipation which caused me to
have bad anal fissures and I have also had pain around the lower vaginal area/ not inside the wall but right around the outside.  It feels like the skin around the vaginal area is really thin and it aches particularly with any kind of positioning- depends on the way I am sitting.  I went to see a urogyn dr. and he gave me this cream- diltiazem
ointment b/c he thought the skin around the vaginal area wasn't getting enough blood flow b/c of the fissures and it didn't help.  I really would like to have sex some day, a relationship, and be pain free but I fear that sex is going to kill me even though I haven't had it.  It makes me sad to think about a lack in social future.  How do I fix this?

hellothere749

Jul 18, 2012

To: wicked6901

Hi,
I have the same problem as you. I heal after 2 days though, and i'm not in pain down there. I went to a gybn and she gave me a cream (steryode cream) so i used it maybe 7 times total in the last 3 years. My son will be three next month and all these problems down there started to happen after having my first child ( c-section) but i also agree since i had my 2 kids hormones have changed me down there. So, what i'm getting at is i went for a regular physical 2 weeks ago and metioned this cream i got years ago expired and i wanted some more and he was like" this cream is a steryode and will make you really thin down there" your skin down there. So, i said to him what can i do? I bath everyday with the espom salts, shower before bed etc. He told me to buy vitamin e capsules and squirt the liquid down there, he told me i could use these 2 a day. so, i've been usung the vitamin e 3 times a week. Hope this is helpful!

hellothere749

Jul 18, 2012

To: wicked6901

Hi,
I have the same problem as you. I heal after 2 days though, and i'm not in pain down there. I went to a gybn and she gave me a cream (steryode cream) so i used it maybe 7 times total in the last 3 years. My son will be three next month and all these problems down there started to happen after having my first child ( c-section) but i also agree since i had my 2 kids hormones have changed me down there. So, what i'm getting at is i went for a regular physical 2 weeks ago and metioned this cream i got years ago expired and i wanted some more and he was like" this cream is a steryode and will make you really thin down there" your skin down there. So, i said to him what can i do? I bath everyday with the espom salts, shower before bed etc. He told me to buy vitamin e capsules and squirt the liquid down there, he told me i could use these 2 a day. so, i've been usung the vitamin e 3 times a week. Hope this is helpful!

hellothere749

Jul 18, 2012

To: Deadlyne

Hi, i have the same issue.. After i had my first child 3 years ago this started happening. I went to a gyncologist and she prescribed me a steryode cream which i just found out over time a steroyde cream will just thin the area even more. So, my doctor told me to start using vitamin e capsules and squirt the liquid down there. It has helped me, hope this info helps you.

bingnoolol

Jul 27, 2012

To: arrowsmom

I'm 13, and I'm having this problem. I'm a virgin, Nd everytime I try to wash or wip it Burns sooo bad xc and I don't feel comfortable telling my mom or anyone, its embarrassing. And idk what to do?

bingnoolol

Jul 27, 2012

To: arrowsmom

I'm 13, and I'm having this problem. I'm a virgin, Nd everytime I try to wash or wip it Burns sooo bad xc and I don't feel comfortable telling my mom or anyone, its embarrassing. And idk what to do?

mamabear1980279

Aug 12, 2012

Oh ladies, why do we have to deal with such difficulties? I too have the same problem. Only one partner for almost 10 yrs and even got tested for STD's about 2 months ago. Every few months I end up with some type of something going on. It's making me crazy! I can't sit, stand, or urinate without some type of pain.Sometimes it even feels like I am being pinched really hard. I have a cut on one side and a sore on the other. I have tried my sons Butt Paste, DON"T DO THAT! It burns like the dickens and doesn't help at all. On top of all that, I now have a UTI from all the creams I have been trying. Saw someone suggest Vaseline, going to try that next. Good Luck!

serenereveries

Aug 28, 2012

To: blynwal9

My daughter has the fissures too and was on Nuvaring... she is now divorced and celebate and been off Nuvaring for two or three months. She said she is more lubricated (I guess the birthcontrol does cause dryness) but she still has the fissures come and go...just had a biopsy done this a.m. so we are hoping for an answer but after looking at this comment thread we may be still wondering. The dr did say it is not an STD, but hinted that it may be a systemic disease. He was confident that it was not likely to be cancerous though... that is good news since we lost her dad to cancer when she was 9. Hope some news comes through...

askalice

Aug 29, 2012

To: arrowsmom

I have been getting the same thing for months and finally I got an answer from my gyno! It was from reoccurring yeast infections. Apparently the yeast makes ur skin super susceptible to tearing... Not fun. Tearing can also be causes by scratching, intercourse, and stretching the skin down there. Hope I was some help.

dgrabowski

Aug 30, 2012

Here is a good link to help you understand the wide array of issues that can be the culprit for your problems:
http://www.wfoflou.com/health-topics-vulvovaginal-pain-women-first-obgyn-louisville-ky.html

dgrabowski

Aug 30, 2012

Causes of vulvovaginal pain can include:

Infectious conditions, such as recurrent or complicated yeast, trichomonas, and herpes. These conditions are diagnosed by looking at the vaginal discharge under the microscope and by culturing the vaginal discharge. Treatments can include long-term antifungal use, both topical and/or medications, and antivirals and antibiotics.

Inflammatory skin disorders such as atrophic vulvovaginitis, allergic vulvovaginitis, lichens simplex chronicus, lichens sclerosis, lichen planus and desquamative vaginitis. These disorders are diagnosed by distinctive characteristics of the skin and the vaginal tissues or by biopsy. Treatments can include topical steroids or topical immune modulators, antihistamines, topical numbing preparations and topical estrogens; often a combination of these therapies are used.

Neurological disorders such as pudendal nerve entrapment or injury from childbirth or trauma including sports injury, referred pain from ruptured disc, herpes neuralgia, pelvic floor dysfunction or neurologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Treatment for these conditions would be to treat the underlying condition.

Neoplastic (cancerous or precancerous) disorders such as squamous cell carcinoma and vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN). These conditions are diagnosed by biopsy and have a range of treatment depending on the severity of the lesions. Mild lesions may be treated with topical immune response modifiers; others may need to be excised or removed surgically.

Vulvodynia or vulvovestibulitis syndrome, vestibulodynia, vulvar dysesthesia, clitorodynia, and vaginismus which are diagnosed by excluding all other causes of the vulvovaginal pain and based on symptoms. In the case of vestibulodynia which is the most common vulvar pain condition, the presence of symptoms known as Fredrich criteria confirm the diagnosis.

kaybear16

Sep 24, 2012

I am having the same problem I have had yeast infections in the past and my boyfriend and I have been sexually active for about 5 months now I have never experienced a cut like this before. Mine is on the left of my clitoris near the pubic hair. I thought herpes and freaked myself out but I don't think it is anything sexually transmitted because to me it seems like something would have happened earlier. My thoughts are a yeast infection cause the cut, fissure, whatever it is. Today makes a week since it's showed up I haven't been to the doctor yet. I also thought that maybe the cut could have been from his fingernail or teeth because the last time we had sex he used both hands and oral. So idk, I am just worried, and scared, and stressed, and extremely itchy and tired of this!

kbeezer

Oct 04, 2012

I have been having vaginal itching/burning for the past 2 months. I stopped taking birth control (Kariva) in July, and After my period in September, the itching was unbearable. I went to the doctors, had all the STD/Vaginosis tests, and they all came back neg. She gave me Diflucan, which surprising helped, and the itching was gone within a day or 2. Fast forward to a month later, and I have the exact same symptoms after the end of my period. Itching Burning, it is the worst when I go to bed at night, and when I wake up. I even wake up in the middle of the night because it's so bad. I can go a normal 9 hour workday with no real discomfort, but immediately when I get home $#@$#@!! It's bad. There is no discharge with this, and I noticed the little cutson the skin inbetween my vaginal opening and anus, would leave small blood mark on my toilet paper (that's the only reason I knew they were there). What is happening to me!?? This all started after I went off birth control, should I go back on!?

edd111

Oct 04, 2012

I've had this issue for over two years and have seen 4 different doctors, all of whom told me different things.  I had tearing inside the opening of my vagina and around it on the outside as well (sex or even toilet paper could cause this).  I had constant itching, dizziness (head rushes), foggy mind (I couldn't think of basic words), worsening allergies, fatigue, and around the same time this started, I was having stomach issues (it felt like a painful spleen if you've ever had mono).  I was told I had recurring yeast infections, even though the tests were really negative.  I was told it was jock itch.  I was tested for all types of STDs (all negative) and biopsied - came back with nothing.  I was given creams, that made me nervous based on comments here.

I read this site for hours and decided to start the candida diet, which was extremely difficult. I wasn't until I saw a doctor who was a certified gynecologist at a holistic doctor's office that she recommended I remove gluten and that changed my life.  My itchiness disappeared in addition to foggy mind, dizziness and many allergic reactions.    My vaginal tears improved, although they didn't go away.  Now, if I have gluten my *** will itch the next day (seriously) and my nose will itch.

Also, based on recommendations from this site, I went off my birth control for a few months and found sex wasn't nearly as painful.  Thinking I was on the mend, I went back on BC for a month and found the pain worsening again.  So I'm back off BC, which stinks, but it does seem to be helping.  I got my first tear in months, but I think I wasn't off BC for long enough again and had been eating too much gluten.  Now that I've been off BC for a while, I've noticed I'm having discharge again, which I didn't realized had stopped, which I think shows I'm not as dry as normal.

My doctor also found I had low iron, Vit D and B12 levels, which helped with the fatigue.  Zinc levels sound interesting, and now I'd like to get that checked.

I don't think I've figured this thing out 100% (maybe I have more allergies I need to get under control), but removing gluten and BC has helped me tremendously.

I'll let you know if I find anything else that finally cures this!  I know how difficult this can be, especially when you're in a relationship and just can't have sex because it hurts too much.

anonymous100100

Oct 17, 2012

I recently had a crazy outbreak of itching and swelling and dry peeling skin and consequently bleeding from itching the peeling skin, i also had splits along the edge of my vagina and thighs after using a few 'feminine care' products. I went to see my doctor and he said i had a dermatitis burn most likely from those products. I did get a swab and urine test done and i am waiting for the results. He prescribed some quarterzone cream and salt water baths. It has been 2 days and i have found a slight relief... not as much as i had hoped for but we will see how it goes.

neotika

Oct 22, 2012

It might be that women are usually shaved... n men are not.. the friction from pubic hair???....

khtaurus

Oct 24, 2012

Wow, God Bless this thread and the folks contributing information to it. The stress of being a woman!

boomboom1234

Oct 25, 2012

To: erin936

Hi, I am 37 years old and I have had the same problem for about 3 years now. The first doctor thought that I had Psoriosis (psoriasis) causing the itching and then my scratching that area would cause the skin to tear. Then a bit later, I noticed a little sore on my vaginal lips that looked oval with a little cut in the middle. I also noticed that the skin around my vulva, the vaginal lips and towards my anus was kind of discolored--instead of pink, it was kind of greyish white. I investigated the symptoms on the computer and found a picture that looked exactly like my sore. On the computer, they said it was an autoimmune disorder called "lichen schlorosis". I went to the doctor and he examined the sore and the grey area and agreed that it was lichen schlorosis. He prescribed a cream for me : Hyderm 1% Clotrimaderm CR1:1 Compound. I find that I can go for a long time without getting the sores but, my skin tears very easily near anus and my clitoris and the whole vulvular region actually. I find that I have more problems around my period (maybe because of more wiping?) The cream I use does really help soothe the pain when I get an "outbreak" though. Hope this helps.

Sleepyharu_7

Nov 02, 2012

I'm 22 and I've had these issues since October of last year. I could never find relief. I tried apple cider vinegar, hydrocortisone cream, sulfur oil, and astringent. I tried cocoa butter and vagisil as well. Even colloidal silver gel. The vagisil kind of soothed the itch and the cuts would come and go. I've gone to the doctors at least 3 times now and they could never find anything wrong. They said the pap smear was normal, herpes tests came back negative, blood came back negative, everything. Ugh it's still so annoying and painful.

Well I tried taking Lysine. It didn't work either. So I'm going to try making a solution with oil, lysine, and alcohol. I have a solution of oil and rubbing alcohol now that I spray on the area (Hurts like hell of course but just fan it with a fan and deal with the slight pain.) and then I put neosporin onto it. Well the neosporin was working but b/c I use it all the time, I think my body is getting used to it. So now I'm using Elocon cream (for eczema) and it's helping a bit too.

Another tip is that keeping it waxed down there really helps the cuts heal and dry out. I made my own sugaring wax and gave myself a Brazillian lol. Honestly, it felt so much better when I got rid of all the hair. It ripped up the dead, peeling skin, and kind of healed the cuts too.

noname683

Nov 08, 2012

To: EVERYONE- READ!!

This may be the answer for some of you!!  I had the same itchy problems you are describing for about 9 months.  I went to 4 different Gynecologists and they told me the same things you are hearing- maybe it's your soap, sleep naked, use these creams blah, blah, blah..  I could not take it anymore, and I was convinced that this was not normal and I should not have to do all this stuff just to feel not itchy.  Finally, I went to the fifth doctor.  She tested me for "GROUP B STREP".  I tested positive- she gave me some sort of 5 or 7 day prescription (pills) and it was gone - totally- for 6 years now- back to normal - no more creams, no more anything!!!  I could not believe I suffered for that long before finally a doctor figured it out.  Group B Strep is NOT a sexually transmitted disease.  It happens when microscopic amounts of fecal matter end up in your vagina and can cause a disruption of the flora in there.  Not hard to happen if you have been going to the bathroom all day, have had a bowel movement, and then have sex that evening without taking a shower first.  I know it sounds gross but, it easily happens to people.  So...  it's worth a shot- ask your doctor to test you for "GROUP B STREP".  Also, this is VERY important to know if you are going to have babies because once you have Group B Strep it lies dormant in your body and when you have a baby, they need to put you on an antibiotic during delivery.  It's extremely important!!  Don't worry you cannot pass Group B Strep on to your sexual partners.  (At least not as of latest research)  I was shocked that I had Group B Strep, as I was not engaging in anal sex or anything but, my doctor told me it's actually very easy to get, you do not even have to be sexually active and you can get it.  So even if you think this can't be what it is, it's worth a shot to mention to your doctor to be tested for Group B Strep.  It's real easy, it's just a swab test.

Also, here are some things that might help, they are cardinal rules for me and should be for every woman!!  They should have taught this in health class!!  I have had no more problems:

1) ALWAYS urinate immediately after sex.  Even if it is just a few drops.  This will help eliminate your UTI's.  Do not just roll over and go to sleep!!  Very important!!

2)  ALWAYS wipe front to back.  (I know most woman know this one, but just want to make sure.)

3) DO NOT engage in anal sex.  If you must, DO NOT go from the anus to the vagina or mouth without thoroughly washing the penis with soap and water.  If you go from the anus to the vagina without washing, this is a sure fire way to get Group B Strep which causes itching.

4) Whenever possible try to have CLEAN sex.  Meaning both partners take  a bath or shower first.  If this is not possible, at the very least before sex, take a washcloth and wash your anus.  You don't want that bacteria from fecal matter getting mixed in during sex.

5) DO NOT put on underwear while wearing shoes.  You do not want any bacteria on your shoes going on your underwear.  The vagina is a delicate place!

Hope this helps!!

Jode11

Nov 26, 2012

Soo glad I looked this up, every time we have sex I'm in agony my husband looked and said theirs 3 tears I've been 2 doctors twice they gave me thrush cream and stuff 2 balance my p.h levels but both don't seem 2 work I just seem 2 be getting more. I'm in so much pain my husband doesn't want 2 have sex,I've have the implant fitted and I haven't had a period in nearly 2 years so I'm wondering if this is the cause? Any ideas

michelle400

Nov 29, 2012

To: Deadlyne

Do you have an update or anymore information n how the year has held for you? I saw another doctor today who was clueless also and I am still looking for answers? Any help would be appreciated.

erin936

Dec 02, 2012

I have been reading this feed for over 2 years and have tried many different things but just recently did I finally figure out what is wrong with me and it could be the same for you. I too have fissures that have been occurring on and off for years now. I have done much research and had an idea that it could be (vaginal dryness) but only read that it happens to older females (I am in my 20s). I recently had a problem of reoccurring UTIs and after many tests figured out I have a small urethra which is due to low estrogen which is a result of birth control because birth control reduces estrogen in the body (there are other reasons people have low estrogen such as women who are menopausal or younger females who do not produce enough estrogen- a urine or blood test can tell you). I researched low estrogen and low and behold one side effect of low estrogen is VAGINAL DRYNESS which can cause vaginal fissures. I have read on this feed that birth control can thin your vaginal walls which makes it easier for tears to occur. About a year ago my gyno told me I can skip my period 3 months at a time (take my pills continually for 3 months and not have a period) and I have been doing this. I believe that by not allowing my body to have periods and continuing my birth control without stopping has created this problem of low estrogen (I am not allowing my body to recuperate), Women who do not have periods (those in menopause) have to take estrogen. The doctor prescribed me an estrogen cream that will help with my urethra and I am thinking it will also help with my fissures. I am not promising this is your problem but it is one reason people get fissures and it is the reason (I believe) that I get them. Low estrogen also can cause painful sex which I have seen some women complain about on this feed as well. I will keep you updated on my progress. Good luck!

jesswillia85

Dec 05, 2012

I do suffer from the same as y'all I have been told its a yeast that grows and causes these tears.. I was told from my gyn to blow dry the area and apply nystatin powder its a prescription and it heals it up within a few days good luck!!!

mnm77

Dec 05, 2012

To: jewelz2

Wash the affected area with water only, soap washes out the good bacteria that protects from from the bad bacteria. Cut an old cotton shirt to wipe or dry while you heal and apply vaseline or extra virgin alive oil to make whiping easier. Sleep pantyless to air dry and then apply the ointments. Don't be affraid to tell your mother we only want to help.

Lbig

Dec 28, 2012

To: kgr

The same thing happened to me. I believe because I met this Guy with a monster penis lol the very first monster penis IV ever had well anyway after the fist round I was fine but the second round is when I was like ok hurry up I'm hurting the nxt day I noticed a tear. Is it possible to have the same kind if tear u wud get during. Childbirth but during sex with a late penis or is this a STD HELP PLZ

Nifky

Feb 04, 2013

I have the same prob.., this article may help.

http://m.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/avoiding-vaginal-cuts

BellaPrincipessa

Feb 08, 2013

I have read quite a few women's health forums on this issue, because I too get a tear every so often right beside the labia minora in the crease. It seems to be very common, and in every case, no Dr. Has seemed to diagnose the problem. All they do is prescribe different ointments and creams to see if it works. What I do as soon as it happens is put a little bit of vasoline on the tear and wear a panty liner. It seems to heal within a day, two days at most. There really is no known cure or preventative medication as far as I know, so really, you just have to deal with it.

here2help619

Feb 10, 2013

I am so glad I found this sight. I have a possible trigger for these fissures that I can clearly recall. I had one fissure right split in the skin spot right between my anus and vagina. It healed on it's own and now a week later I have one in the crack on the outside of my labia where it meets my body. I have a thought. A week before this occurred I changed my birth control to a lower estrogen level pill because my pill was causing melasma or dark spots from too much estrogen on my face. But never did this other pill cause me fissures. It had a high dose of estrogen in it. I have been on it for 10yrs no fissures. But less than a week after switching pills to the lower estrogen I am experiences these fissures along with irritation and burning. They did STD testing at same time as the pill switch which all came back negative. I do get chronic bacterial vaginosis but do not havethose symptoms. I am thinking I'm going to go back to the high dosage pill after a visit to the gyn. It feels almost like a yeast infection but the small cut o have and just think milky discharge does not match the symptoms. I will keep u posted.

here2help619

Feb 10, 2013

am so glad I found this sight. I have a possible trigger for these fissures that I can clearly recall. I had one fissure right split in the skin spot right between my anus and vagina. It healed on it's own and now a week later I have one in the crack on the outside of my labia where it meets my body. I have a thought. A week before this occurred I changed my birth control to a lower estrogen level pill because my pill was causing melasma or dark spots from too much estrogen on my face. But never did this other pill cause me fissures. It had a high dose of estrogen in it. I have been on it for 10yrs no fissures. But less than a week after switching pills to the lower estrogen I am experiences these fissures along with irritation and burning. They did STD testing at same time as the pill switch which all came back negative. I do get chronic bacterial vaginosis but do not havethose symptoms. I am thinking I'm going to go back to the high dosage pill after a visit to the gyn. It feels almost like a yeast infection but the small cut o have and just think milky discharge does not match the symptoms. I will keep u posted.

Miller46528

Mar 03, 2013

To: arrowsmom

I have hade the exact same issue and this is what I'm thinking. An allergy to toilet paper. I usually wake up around 4 a.m. every morning to use the bathroom. I started noticing that the itching was sever first thing in the morning. I inspected myself one morning around eight so four hours after the last use and I was shocked to see how many toilet paper fuzzies that were stuck to me. I have started buying cheap toilet paper because it is less processed and I use flushable wet wipes routinely. Everything healed up and stayed healed! Now this is the reason I think I'm right, I ran out of wipes and was using the fluffy junk from the old supply and two day later I was back to where I had started from. It has to be the toilet paper because its not just women with this issue. Some tips to help the healing along: only use the wet wipes until the cuts are gone. After your shower use a blow dryer set on cold to dry the area. For women: Use PH balancing vagisil after intercourse after washing and drying with the blow dryer. I know it seems like a lot if work but it is worth it. Good luck!

itchscratchburn

Apr 18, 2013

To: vaginal tearing

I heard of something called ss sorjens nsyndrome usually the above as discussion plus mouth dryness or burning? I suffer too and just having bloods today to see if its immune system