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Growths in vaginal opening due to large birthweight baby
The last time I saw my OB/GYN she noted (for lack of a better term) torn "cartilage" in my vagina which she said was caused by vaginally delivering a very large baby. The are small white growths that look and feel kind of like plastic and have little ridges on them. At that time she asked me if they ever caused painful intercourse. At the time I was celibate and had been for several years so told her I wasn't sure. I have been in a monogamous relationship for three years and recently have had some issues with pain because of this condition. The growths are inside the opening to my vagina. I would like to know what this condition is called so I can further elaborate with my physician when I find a new one.
DID YOU EVEN READ THE QUESTION? MY OB/GYN ASSURED ME THAT IT IS NOT AN STD!!! She specifically told me it was trauma resulting from vaginally delivering a very large baby!!! NOT AN STD!!!
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER THAN TO POST A QUESTION IN SUCH A FORUM AS THIS WHEN I HAVE SEEN THE ABSOLUTELY ABSURD QUESITONS PEOPLE HAVE POSTED. Not everyone using these forums are idiots. I have double majored in both Biology and Chemistry and I assure you I'm far from ignorant, especially about my body. I simply wanted a name for this condition so I could share it with my new OB/GYN. The growths don't have a cauliflower appearance. They are no where else on my genitals...they are little slivers of what looks like plastic (no better description) that are in the exterior folds of the vestibular fossa and I have had them over 20 years with OB/GYN visits yearly! Don't you think if it was an STD one of my physicians over the past 20 years would have mentioned this???? ARE YOU EVEN A PHYSICIAN CAUSE AFTER READING YOUR RESPONSE I HAVE TO WONDER.
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER THAN TO POST A QUESTION IN SUCH A FORUM AS THIS WHEN I HAVE SEEN THE ABSOLUTELY ABSURD QUESITONS PEOPLE HAVE POSTED. Not everyone using these forums are idiots. I have double majored in both Biology and Chemistry and I assure you I'm far from ignorant, especially about my body. I simply wanted a name for this condition so I could share it with my new OB/GYN. The growths don't have a cauliflower appearance. They are no where else on my genitals...they are little slivers of what looks like plastic (no better description) that are in the exterior folds of the vestibular fossa and I have had them over 20 years with OB/GYN visits yearly! Don't you think if it was an STD one of my physicians over the past 20 years would have mentioned this???? ARE YOU EVEN A PHYSICIAN CAUSE AFTER READING YOUR RESPONSE I HAVE TO WONDER.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be due to cysts or genital warts. Diagnosis of genital warts is usually clinical, made by visual inspection. Genital warts can be confirmed by biopsy but Sometimes we can use an enhancing technique called acetowhitening. This technique involves the application of 5% acetic acid solution to the area of suspicion for about 5-10 minutes. Infected areas will turn white.
The best method of detecting and diagnosing HPV in women is through a regular pelvic exam and Pap smear. However to detect the strain, Qiagen or hybrid capture test can be done.
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 due to cysts or genital warts. Diagnosis of genital warts is usually clinical, made by visual inspection. Genital warts can be confirmed by biopsy but Sometimes we can use an enhancing technique called acetowhitening. This technique involves the application of 5% acetic acid solution to the area of suspicion for about 5-10 minutes. Infected areas will turn white.
The best method of detecting and diagnosing HPV in women is through a regular pelvic exam and Pap smear. However to detect the strain, Qiagen or hybrid capture test can be done.
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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