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| Tue, 10-21-2008 - 2:54pm |
Hi there...Here is what is going on with me....my vagina is swollen and tender...kind of how it would feel after a long session of rough sex. (hurts to wipe, put tampon in, etc...just tender) But I haven't had sex for over a week..and it wasn't rough. There is no discharge, no smell, nothing like that. Just tender and swollen. And it's kinda red inside too...took a look and there is some redness on the inside of the labia skin and vaginal opening. And here is a little about me...I am 31, had a baby about 7 months ago (second one), married and havent' slept with anyone other than my husband for at least 6 years...and neither has he. I've never had a yeast infection or any other kind of vaginal issues...so not sure what this is or how to fix it. Also...I am "supposed" to start my period next week...although since I have started on teh pill after baby was born, I usually get a light "spotting" period the week prior to the actual start. This time around, i am spotting...but it's different...kinda grey/brown and different consistency...just a drier blood I guess you could call it. AND just putting a tampon in hurts since I am so irritated-swollen-sore. Last...and this is odd...my tampons haven't been "staying in". It's like my body is expelling them. Very odd...I know they go in right, but they aren't staying in.. THey don't come all of the way out, but kinda half way...hard to explain. PLEASE HELP

you should go and see your docter first and foremost!
the irritation sounds like thrush, but you should maybe go for a exam at a sexual health or family planning clinic to rule out other issues, after having my daughter ive had a long list of gynecological issues that i never had pre pregnancy, so its best to go get it checked out!
dont stress and dont wash your bits with soap or shower gel as this changes the ph levels of the vagina which can cause irritation.
hope i helped! good luck!
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