cuts on my vagina

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-25-2003
cuts on my vagina
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Thu, 12-16-2004 - 4:12pm
I keep getting these little cuts or cracks at the bottom of the opening to my vagina. They aren't sores, or lesions or anything, just like a crack in your lip kinda. It hurts when I wipe or have sex. I usually use A & D ointment to help them go away. I only get one at a time, and it usually happenes if i wipe too much when I use the bathroom. I'm not sure why I get them unless I wipe too hard. I have some extra skin down there at the bottom of the opening to my vagina so maybe that's why. What can I do to prevent them or make them go away quicker.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 12-16-2004 - 6:24pm

Hi natalieranae, welcome!

If you are already using A&D and it's not fixing the problem I would have it looked at by my doctor. If you are on hormonal contraceptives they can sometimes dry out vulvar tissues to the point they will tear. Or, it might be another problem. Either way you need a medical diagnosis. If you still have a bit of hymen that is getting in the way you might also want to ask if that should be removed. Let us know what your doctor says and how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill