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Vaginal tears
Does anyone experience vaginal tears from just peeing, going to the bathroom, wiping yourself, or from sex?
This happens frequently to me and it is very painful - I have gone to the doctor but all they give me is some ointment that does not help (steriod ointment).
This happens frequently to me and it is very painful - I have gone to the doctor but all they give me is some ointment that does not help (steriod ointment).
I've had perineal tears and fissures for years with intercourse. I have found the best way to treat them is to use Nexcare skin crack care. Not Newskin or the Bandaid varieties because those burn/sting it. Unfortunately because of skin tears/fissures you end up also becoming a candidate for more yeast infections because the bad bacteria are able to enter through the tears. So, if you have been previously diagnosed with a yeast infection and know the symptoms you can just treat yourself with over the counter treatments for that. Haven't found any other solutions myself. I've told my doctors over the years and they don't really have any answers. They mentioned I could have scar tissue there now, not surprising. With that the skin becomes less flexible hence a reason why it just tears.
I am posting this same e-mail on all of my "watched posts," Because my problem is solved and I want to "pay it forward" one last time before I remove my name from this forum.
There seems to be more than one thing happening. I am writing to those women who: have a reoccurring rip-type fissures on the inside of the labia, between the labia and clitoris, along the natural fold. (Mine was always in the same spot. -Note my earlier posts.) You probably have sensitive skin, you are probably high-stress, you may be more "moist" than you think is "typical." You are in relatively good health-maybe you workout. You have at times thought it was everything from soap to rough sex to a "big" boyfriend. You have ruled out everything, one at a time including Herpies and other VD's with a test from Dr. It may be worse with hormonal changes, (monthly) or cyclically reoccurring or just always there to some degree. I had this same condition. "Chronic Whatever-itis" What ever they call it, it means your skin is inflamed. They are naming the symptoms, not the cause/problem.
I went to a Dr. He prescribed a topical steroid and a antibiotic. I also had a infection, which is common when things are out of balance down there. (yeast infections also can be commonly be present). I took the meds, it got better for a week, then came right back and I didn't return to Dr. for another year-just lived with it. This was the second Dr. I went to over the years for it. I had it 2001-2003, then all of 2008-2010. (You can wait and wait and live frustrated, (like I did), or go back as soon as the symptoms return and get your life back! Be assertive! I asked a lot of questions, gave him a ton of data on all that had "ruled out", that I was a serial monogamist that always used protection with my faithful boyfriends... (Frankly, I think he was bored with all of the talk, b/c they are trained to treat the symptoms with the mildest they think will work.) When I returned, He apologized that he didn't treat it more aggressively, the first time. By then I was crying and defeated thinking I would just have it forever. As he explained paired with my research and my first-hand account, this is what happened: At some time there was a trauma to the area, a scratch, rough touch, or yeast infection that went haywire. The body’s defenses are jumping on that area because it had an issue with that area already. My vaginal balance was way off. When the ph changes, and allows more bacteria/yeast to grow, (naturally through the month), that change/moisture irritated the area, increased discharge or sweat from working out or sitting too long, (little oven) irritated the area, my changing soaps and detergents 1,000 different times trying to solve the issue paired with extra wiping, washing and attention to the area irritated it and, it just never got to totally heal. All of the junk I put on it may have made it worse and the worrying didn't help a bit. He prescribed a "Z-pack" Which is Zithromax 250MG/Generic=Azithromycin=4 pills. He prescribed Flagyl 500MG=Metronidazole=14 pills. He prescribed Clobetasol .05% cream=a topical steroid, which I was going to use if I needed it after the antibiotics, but I didn't (maybe I used it for 2-3 days) - I was worried about the steroid, b/c of the fact that it thins the skin and it seemed counter - production intuitively to me). Anyhow the Antibiotics worked great! My body was able to heal itself after the Antibiotic Napalm Bomb. I have discolored skin from the years of trying to healing, but that too is lightening up and I have ZERO pain. It made me think of the "hard reset" on my computer. You know it's not great to do, but sometimes it must be done when nothing else is working. Also, separately and unsolicited -after seeing what I was prescribed, the Pharmacist volunteered that he had only seen this prescribed this way a couple of other time, but that it was quite effective for aggressively solving issues. By the way, he also said, "Do NOT drink alcohol with the one! Like no ‘wine sauce’ at dinner, no 'just a sip of wine.' No mouthwash- It contains alcohol- unless you want to be violently sick.
I wish you all luck in getting your issue taken care of.
Thank to everyone for all of your posts!
There seems to be more than one thing happening. I am writing to those women who: have a reoccurring rip-type fissures on the inside of the labia, between the labia and clitoris, along the natural fold. (Mine was always in the same spot. -Note my earlier posts.) You probably have sensitive skin, you are probably high-stress, you may be more "moist" than you think is "typical." You are in relatively good health-maybe you workout. You have at times thought it was everything from soap to rough sex to a "big" boyfriend. You have ruled out everything, one at a time including Herpies and other VD's with a test from Dr. It may be worse with hormonal changes, (monthly) or cyclically reoccurring or just always there to some degree. I had this same condition. "Chronic Whatever-itis" What ever they call it, it means your skin is inflamed. They are naming the symptoms, not the cause/problem.
I went to a Dr. He prescribed a topical steroid and a antibiotic. I also had a infection, which is common when things are out of balance down there. (yeast infections also can be commonly be present). I took the meds, it got better for a week, then came right back and I didn't return to Dr. for another year-just lived with it. This was the second Dr. I went to over the years for it. I had it 2001-2003, then all of 2008-2010. (You can wait and wait and live frustrated, (like I did), or go back as soon as the symptoms return and get your life back! Be assertive! I asked a lot of questions, gave him a ton of data on all that had "ruled out", that I was a serial monogamist that always used protection with my faithful boyfriends... (Frankly, I think he was bored with all of the talk, b/c they are trained to treat the symptoms with the mildest they think will work.) When I returned, He apologized that he didn't treat it more aggressively, the first time. By then I was crying and defeated thinking I would just have it forever. As he explained paired with my research and my first-hand account, this is what happened: At some time there was a trauma to the area, a scratch, rough touch, or yeast infection that went haywire. The body’s defenses are jumping on that area because it had an issue with that area already. My vaginal balance was way off. When the ph changes, and allows more bacteria/yeast to grow, (naturally through the month), that change/moisture irritated the area, increased discharge or sweat from working out or sitting too long, (little oven) irritated the area, my changing soaps and detergents 1,000 different times trying to solve the issue paired with extra wiping, washing and attention to the area irritated it and, it just never got to totally heal. All of the junk I put on it may have made it worse and the worrying didn't help a bit. He prescribed a "Z-pack" Which is Zithromax 250MG/Generic=Azithromycin=4 pills. He prescribed Flagyl 500MG=Metronidazole=14 pills. He prescribed Clobetasol .05% cream=a topical steroid, which I was going to use if I needed it after the antibiotics, but I didn't (maybe I used it for 2-3 days) - I was worried about the steroid, b/c of the fact that it thins the skin and it seemed counter - production intuitively to me). Anyhow the Antibiotics worked great! My body was able to heal itself after the Antibiotic Napalm Bomb. I have discolored skin from the years of trying to healing, but that too is lightening up and I have ZERO pain. It made me think of the "hard reset" on my computer. You know it's not great to do, but sometimes it must be done when nothing else is working. Also, separately and unsolicited -after seeing what I was prescribed, the Pharmacist volunteered that he had only seen this prescribed this way a couple of other time, but that it was quite effective for aggressively solving issues. By the way, he also said, "Do NOT drink alcohol with the one! Like no ‘wine sauce’ at dinner, no 'just a sip of wine.' No mouthwash- It contains alcohol- unless you want to be violently sick.
I wish you all luck in getting your issue taken care of.
Thank to everyone for all of your posts!
It seems just about everything makes that area burn except a hot bath... Will these cleansing pads burn at first or are they just relieving?
I mentioned the tear to the GYN today (it wasn't my main reason for going) and she said she'd write me a script for a cream and then didn't... so I'm not sure what really to do about healing this up now. I have to go back again next week (I'm on my period at the moment) to get a pap smear done since I've been having all sorts of issues with my period here lately too. I think I'll remind her of it next week if it hasn't cleared up by then... I was just hoping to get some relief in the meantime.
I mentioned the tear to the GYN today (it wasn't my main reason for going) and she said she'd write me a script for a cream and then didn't... so I'm not sure what really to do about healing this up now. I have to go back again next week (I'm on my period at the moment) to get a pap smear done since I've been having all sorts of issues with my period here lately too. I think I'll remind her of it next week if it hasn't cleared up by then... I was just hoping to get some relief in the meantime.
Hey. Lacerations down there are NO fun. There are these cleansing pads called "hemroidal, witch hazel pads"... they are about the only thing to give some relief. Good luck!
So its been almost a week since I had sex. I was kinda dry so my partner (for lack of lube) kept wetting me with saliva when it hurt to keep going. Afterwards, I was a little sore, but generally okay. Nothing that wasn't tolerable (I'm usually a little sore after sex anyway). About a day or two later, when I went pee, it stung really badly like I had a cut. Sure enough, when looking into a mirror, I spotted a cut just below my vaginal opening (I guess it would be my perineum). There was very minor bleeding and quite a bit of discomfort. This is the first cut like that I've ever had.
Two days later I started my period (which has always been irregular and irritating, and is at the moment, extremely heavy). So to try to keep my cut clean, I have been using a wet washcloth to tenderly wipe myself off between the changing of tampons and urinating and such. That has apparently led to more cuts (I can't see them but it's sensitive and now also burns when I pee) on my labia majora. They don't hurt nearly as bad as the cut on my perineum though. I now can not even touch that cut without making some sound of pain.
I have been soaking in a warm bath at least once a day now for about 3 days. Upon looking at these forums, I found someone to have recommended Desitin? I tried that but it seems to have just irritated it a little more. Is there anything possible I can put on these cuts (more so the one on my perineum, the others will heal on their own, I know, because I've had them before)??? I'm going to the gynecologist tomorrow (hopefully if I can get an appointment) but I'm scared for them to look at it because it hurts so bad to the touch. I know anything I put on it won't heal it in a day's time, but any recommendations to make it less painful would be great.
Thank you!
Two days later I started my period (which has always been irregular and irritating, and is at the moment, extremely heavy). So to try to keep my cut clean, I have been using a wet washcloth to tenderly wipe myself off between the changing of tampons and urinating and such. That has apparently led to more cuts (I can't see them but it's sensitive and now also burns when I pee) on my labia majora. They don't hurt nearly as bad as the cut on my perineum though. I now can not even touch that cut without making some sound of pain.
I have been soaking in a warm bath at least once a day now for about 3 days. Upon looking at these forums, I found someone to have recommended Desitin? I tried that but it seems to have just irritated it a little more. Is there anything possible I can put on these cuts (more so the one on my perineum, the others will heal on their own, I know, because I've had them before)??? I'm going to the gynecologist tomorrow (hopefully if I can get an appointment) but I'm scared for them to look at it because it hurts so bad to the touch. I know anything I put on it won't heal it in a day's time, but any recommendations to make it less painful would be great.
Thank you!
I have had this same problem for as long as I've been having sex. I get a small tear at the base of my vagina which makes intercourse incredibly painful. My husband is very understanding and we find other ways to be sexual together. Usually it is worse the week before my period. I usually do not have this problem when I'm ovulating because there is so much more vaginal fluid lubricating the area and more estrogen making the skin thicker. I believe that the common factor as mentioned previously is a system candida problem. It is worsened when I drink wine and from working at a health food store for 10 years I know that wine is a culprit in yeast overgrowth. Systemic yeast is caused by stress, and a high sugar diet. Coffee, alcohol and other acidic foods and drinks can feed the yeast. When I am on a no refined sugar diet I do not have the vaginal tearing problem. When I used to drink heavily I experienced many yeast infections and eye infections, which are related to the liver (ie. drinking). For all of you suffering I am so sorry because I know how bad this problem *****! Look into a no refined sugar diet. This means you can still have honey and agave nectar and other whole unrefined sweeteners. It also means that you must severely limit your intake of alcohol and coffee if not cut it out completely. You can do it!!
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