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Not sure what's going on downstairs
I have a question and sorry in advance for all the detail! So I was putting a tampon in tonight and for some reason decided to get a closer look at my vagina. I kind of spread my vagina lips and noticed a strange whiteish scaley like pattern one inner part of my vagina lips. There not really raised bumps, maybe ever so slightly, their more like part of the skin texture. I dont think it looked like this before, but I could be wrong. I wouldve never known about it if I didn't look tonight because there's no itch, odor, or discharge. You would never be able to see it either if I didn't spread my vaginal lips. Ive had yeast infections and uti's before but I can't tell if its that or not because my vagina never itched or burned for any of those. I'm just concerned only because there's no symptoms. Its just it looks when I spread it, you can't tell just looking at my vagina. The texture feels normal too, the skin feels pretty normal as usual. Could it be an STD? I've been with the same guy for 6 years and I've never cheated on him. I don't have sex often and I'm like 99% sure he's never cheated either. But now I'm concerned just because I don't know what it is. I need some advice! I'm also on anxiety medicine so I dont know if that could have anything to do with it. Need some help please
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be the normal surface of the vagina. If there are other symptoms then lichen planus is an important possibility. When it effects the vulva and vagina, white streaks develop, similar to those that appear in the mouth. They are usually not itchy or painful. The skin may be red.
Get it checked from a gynecologist to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It can be the normal surface of the vagina. If there are other symptoms then lichen planus is an important possibility. When it effects the vulva and vagina, white streaks develop, similar to those that appear in the mouth. They are usually not itchy or painful. The skin may be red.
Get it checked from a gynecologist to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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