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Vaginal lesions
I am 36 years old and have had the same partner (faithfully) for 11 years. About 10 years about I started having these sores develop in my vaginal region. They almost looked like little blisters. I will just call them Vaginal lesions. When they are about to show up the area will start to itch and burn slightly. Then the vaginal lesion arrives there is considerable pain. It will last for about a week then go away. When they first appeared I would get one or two at a time then they would go away, but a couple of weeks later a would get another. I was miserable. Through the years
they have lessened. Last year I only had one and now, about a year later, I have another. OB/gyn
they have lessened. Last year I only had one and now, about a year later, I have another. OB/gyn
Hi,
I too, have been suffering intermittently for abut 10 yrs with periodic lesions, which aren't itchy but get very sore. One usually recurs in the same place about once a year on the pubic bone. I've had tests over the years and all neg except I too was positive for group B strep! I think it must be that that's causing them. Funny how lesions aren't in the list of symptoms for group B strep...??
I too, have been suffering intermittently for abut 10 yrs with periodic lesions, which aren't itchy but get very sore. One usually recurs in the same place about once a year on the pubic bone. I've had tests over the years and all neg except I too was positive for group B strep! I think it must be that that's causing them. Funny how lesions aren't in the list of symptoms for group B strep...??
I am SOOO happy to have found this page! I had to give Jesus a quick "Thank you!"I have literally been online searching for something for years!
First the credentials..I am a 23.5 yr. old straight African American woman. Brown Skin/Brown Hair. I am a full time college student and work full time as well. My story is slightly different than most, but because I have learned SO much from everyone elses bravery, I'll share.
I first noticed the itching/burning/bumps when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I was molested for a few years as a small child so my mother wasnt all that surprised. She took me to a doctor who tested me for different STD's and all of the tests came back negative. I have had constant vaginal wetness, alternating from the normal lubrication your body makes to a white almost waterproof type discharge. It's not of the cottage cheese variety, as all the google answers seem to thing, its a strange wet/dry texture..I dont know I cant explain it. I continued to have the lesions as I got older, with the pain reaching it's peak right about mid puberty, and still have them today. They appear out of nowhere, generally at night, and last for roughly 24-36hrs. before they disappear entierly. They are VERY painful and will progress from raised inflammed bumps to tears and lacerations. They generally occur on the outer labia, both sides, working its way down toward my anus. Recently, I have frequently begun to have tears right above the clitoral hood.I have been told by numerous doctors/ob-gyns that it's just a bad yeast infection, prescribed pills or topical ointments, that dont work, and told to go about my day.I am sexually active and have required that my partners show me proof of their most recent clean bill of health as I show mine. Hey! It may sound demanding but you can never be TOO careful! My molestor died recently and when he did his wife shared that he had a plethora of STD's. I was, of course, concerned and checked again for a gambit of STD's including Herpes, Chlamidiya, Gonnoreah etc. I came back negative for all of them. I have tested positive for cervical dysplaysia and have had a LEEP-LOOP procedure to remove the infected cells from my cervix. I also have a history of endometriosis and have been on birth control since 13 to control it. My GYN is still trying to get me in to get a culture from one of the sores. We have been trying this for years. Either I run a period of time where I wont have them for a few months and then I'll get them but theyre gone by morning or I get them in the afternoon on Christmas. It's like they dont want to be found out or something. LOL. I have noticed them present right around the time I begin ovulation and soon after my period. I notice them ALOT when I'm on antibiotics, such as now. I have been searching for the cause of these lesions for YEARS and although we dont have a pinpointed cause, I'm happy I'm not alone.
I've found that rinsing the area gently with cool water helps. I try to wash it with antifungal soaps, like Dial, but if that's too painful just the water. Usually if I can get to it when I'm just experiencing minor discomfort, I can slap a cool, damp towel on ithe area and just sleep it off lol. For times when I cant, I use neosporin. I know, I know, it's not supposed to go in that area but for me, it works almost instantly! Dont use a lot though because then it gets too wet and irritates it further, just a small dab on the open parts calms it down significantly.
Thanks for sharing, everyone
First the credentials..I am a 23.5 yr. old straight African American woman. Brown Skin/Brown Hair. I am a full time college student and work full time as well. My story is slightly different than most, but because I have learned SO much from everyone elses bravery, I'll share.
I first noticed the itching/burning/bumps when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I was molested for a few years as a small child so my mother wasnt all that surprised. She took me to a doctor who tested me for different STD's and all of the tests came back negative. I have had constant vaginal wetness, alternating from the normal lubrication your body makes to a white almost waterproof type discharge. It's not of the cottage cheese variety, as all the google answers seem to thing, its a strange wet/dry texture..I dont know I cant explain it. I continued to have the lesions as I got older, with the pain reaching it's peak right about mid puberty, and still have them today. They appear out of nowhere, generally at night, and last for roughly 24-36hrs. before they disappear entierly. They are VERY painful and will progress from raised inflammed bumps to tears and lacerations. They generally occur on the outer labia, both sides, working its way down toward my anus. Recently, I have frequently begun to have tears right above the clitoral hood.I have been told by numerous doctors/ob-gyns that it's just a bad yeast infection, prescribed pills or topical ointments, that dont work, and told to go about my day.I am sexually active and have required that my partners show me proof of their most recent clean bill of health as I show mine. Hey! It may sound demanding but you can never be TOO careful! My molestor died recently and when he did his wife shared that he had a plethora of STD's. I was, of course, concerned and checked again for a gambit of STD's including Herpes, Chlamidiya, Gonnoreah etc. I came back negative for all of them. I have tested positive for cervical dysplaysia and have had a LEEP-LOOP procedure to remove the infected cells from my cervix. I also have a history of endometriosis and have been on birth control since 13 to control it. My GYN is still trying to get me in to get a culture from one of the sores. We have been trying this for years. Either I run a period of time where I wont have them for a few months and then I'll get them but theyre gone by morning or I get them in the afternoon on Christmas. It's like they dont want to be found out or something. LOL. I have noticed them present right around the time I begin ovulation and soon after my period. I notice them ALOT when I'm on antibiotics, such as now. I have been searching for the cause of these lesions for YEARS and although we dont have a pinpointed cause, I'm happy I'm not alone.
I've found that rinsing the area gently with cool water helps. I try to wash it with antifungal soaps, like Dial, but if that's too painful just the water. Usually if I can get to it when I'm just experiencing minor discomfort, I can slap a cool, damp towel on ithe area and just sleep it off lol. For times when I cant, I use neosporin. I know, I know, it's not supposed to go in that area but for me, it works almost instantly! Dont use a lot though because then it gets too wet and irritates it further, just a small dab on the open parts calms it down significantly.
Thanks for sharing, everyone
Here's What I've Found...
Hi everyone,
i've been looking into this issue and it seems that it may be due to yeast infections. Often these infections do not have very noticeable symptoms, so do not be too quick to decide you don't have one.
i found the following information:
classic symptoms of yeast infections include vulvar itching, redness, and irritation. If your urinary opening is inflamed, you may have to urinate somewhat more frequently than usual, and urination may be uncomfortable. If your infection is severe, your vulva may swell and fine breaks, called fissures, may appear. Your vaginal discharge will become thicker, whiter, and curd-like (similar to cottage cheese in texture and appearance). Inflammation
of the vulva and vagina, combined with the dryness of your discharge, makes intercourse painful.
I've found the sweet almond oil is a wonderful method of increasing elasticity and make tearing less likely. There is also a natural antibacterial oil called ozonol. If inserted into the vagina it can cure yeast infections.
I hope at least some of this helps.
Cheers.
Hi everyone,
i've been looking into this issue and it seems that it may be due to yeast infections. Often these infections do not have very noticeable symptoms, so do not be too quick to decide you don't have one.
i found the following information:
classic symptoms of yeast infections include vulvar itching, redness, and irritation. If your urinary opening is inflamed, you may have to urinate somewhat more frequently than usual, and urination may be uncomfortable. If your infection is severe, your vulva may swell and fine breaks, called fissures, may appear. Your vaginal discharge will become thicker, whiter, and curd-like (similar to cottage cheese in texture and appearance). Inflammation
of the vulva and vagina, combined with the dryness of your discharge, makes intercourse painful.
I've found the sweet almond oil is a wonderful method of increasing elasticity and make tearing less likely. There is also a natural antibacterial oil called ozonol. If inserted into the vagina it can cure yeast infections.
I hope at least some of this helps.
Cheers.
I don't think it is an STD, but I'd love to hear what the doctor says.
Sounds to me like u just irratied your skin. She my had used something that disagreed with your skin down there like me. Keep us updated
Good Luck!
Sounds to me like u just irratied your skin. She my had used something that disagreed with your skin down there like me. Keep us updated
Good Luck!
I think that I have the same problem as what u all describe hear. I am very worried because I think its a STD (Gential Herpes). It realy burns when I go to the bathroom to pee. Before this current outbreak I have gotten it some time last year, but I was young and thought it was a yeast infection, cause it will begin to itch. Because I thought it was yeast I bought a Vagsil cream. The cream will help but putting it on it will burn the little sore on the inner side of my vagnia lips. I would get frustrated and dont no what to do, it came a time that the itch was so unbearable that i sat and scartch it with my finger nails, but all I did was make it bleed. When it went away I was relief but unfortunately it came back somedays ago. Now its driving me mad. I now think its herpes and I am afraid to have sex or even mention it to my boyfriend. This, (whatever it names) is making me really uncomfortable and self conscious. Everytime I go to pee I have to bathe. I cant even wear underwear cause it hurts. I started washing my vagnia with Eve Summers products and found little relieve. At night I will be so stress that I will rub my whole vagnia with baby oil lotion and apply the vagsil cream on the inner lips, it burns like hell but I sleep with out underwear and I put the fan right between my leags so it cools down and i get a good night rest. I dont know what to do cause it itches all the time. Am really worried that I have contracted a STD. I will be going to a private doctor tomorrow and hopefully he has a answer to my condition. If any of u have any answers please share it with me, I will appreciate it a whole lot.
Thanks......
Thanks......
I'm also curious if the hormones in our birth control methods are not causing our problems. I have the Mirena IUD. I think mine might be infected. I have an appointment on the 28th of May.
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Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
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