Treating a Dry Vagina
Q: Sometimes my vagina gets rather sore and itchy. It does not hurt to urinate, however. I went to my gyne about it a few months ago and she thought it could be due to vaginal dryness. I also used some Canesten cream in case it was a simple yeast infection. It has not been sore in a while though, a little itchy but that could be due to shaving. However, recently I have noticed a small bump down near the entrance of the vagina. It does not hurt to touch, it’s just this little bump. I’m a virgin, so it couldn’t be an STD. I’m just wondering what this small bump could be due to? Also, was my gyno right about pain and itchiness being due to dryness? Like I said, it couldn’t be an STD, so what else could it be?
-By Anonymous
Reply:
This does sound like vaginal dryness. A dry vagina gets itchy and sore.
The bump may also be due to it. It may be an raised rash developed due to dryness.
Vaginal Wetness
The vaginal mucosa is covered by a thin layer of lubricating fluid secreted locally by the glands there. This fluid keeps the vagina moist and healthy. This is necessary. A dry vagina is more prone to infections and allergies.
The secretion of this lubricating fluid is controlled by female reproductive hormone, estrogen. The secretion increases during phases of sexual arousal.
Cause of Vaginal Dryness
- During dry and cold weather, just as our skin gets dry, the vagina may also get dry. Apply a bland emollient over it, like KY jelly, to get relief.
- Reduced production of estrogen as during menopause or other hormonal disturbances. Do you have any other symptom, like irregular menses or missed periods? In such cases, a complete gynecology evaluation is recommended to ascertain and treat the cause.
- Too frequent washing of the area, with soap. The area should be washed not more than twice in a day. Also, never use any soap or gel to clean the area. They are not required. Instead, they wash away the protective vaginal fluid layer, making it more to dryness and infection. Soaps also disturb the normal flora of the area. Read more on cleaning the vaginal area.
Management
If you have any other menstrual problem, visit your gynecologist for further evaluation.
If not, just keep your vagina well lubricated. You may use any bland, non-medicated vaginal cream (like KY jelly) for the purpose. The condition should improve within a week.
Take Care,
Buddy M.D.
I’m 16 and a virgin, and it’s really itchy in my vagina area. Not necessarily in the vagina hole, but all around it. It feels really dry, and due to me scratching so much, it gets real sore. And when I pee right after, it burns! But that goes away after a while if I stop scratching. I see red bumps all around too. I usually diet on and off, but this is happening recently. Also a couple days before my period, it felt actually wet and normal, and a whitish discharge came out too. I thought I was good again till my period actually came and I was dry all over again! I can’t really go and get those creams or go to a doc without freaking out my mom. It’s really embarrassing and frustrating. Please tell me what’s wrong and what I can do!
This is just vaginal dryness, due to lack of enough secretions, that is giving you the itch and redness.
You need to liberally apply some cream over the affected area. You may buy KY jelly from the pharmacy and use it.
Alternatively, you may use bland (not perfumed or medicated) coconut oil as a lubricant for the area.
Just keep the area well oiled.
I’m 17, and I noticed swelling on my vaginal lips yesterday. Today, however, the swelling reduced slightly but the area around the anus is a little itchy. The swollen area also feels dry. I’m keeping clean and hygienic but I’m unable to diagnose the condition and i need help.
Keep the affected areas clean and well moisturized. You may apply 1% hydrocortisone cream over it for 3 to 5 days.
If the problem persists or spreads, you need to go for a check up.
Is there any side effects on gynecomastia such as infertility ??
Gynecomastia, by itself, cannot be said to be a cause of infertility.
However, the cause of gynecomastia includes certain conditions where adequate male hormones are not being secreted. The presence of such conditions in an individual may lead to infertility.
So, for a person having gynecomastia, investigations are required for fertility issues.
I was taken to a nurse and I was told that I’m not a virgin because the nurse said my Vagina should be dry if I’m a virgin. I’m wondering if ones Vagina is dry, does that means the person is a virgin? She also brought out some fluids with a cotton wool, claiming that it’s wets so therefore I’m not a virgin. Pls I need explanation on this. Thanks.
A virgin girl can also be wet and have secretions down there. Dryness is not a sign of virginity.
Medical professionals check the presence of an intact hymen. An intact hymen means that you are a virgin.
Is the size of vagina different
Yes, everyone has a different size. However, variations are not very vast.
i am 36 and underwent a hysterectomy about 2 years ago. During sex sometimes I am super wet..other times I am desert dry. is there something i can do for more consistent results?
Why was hysterectomy done? Are your ovaries in place?
I have one ovary…due to excessive bleeding. I would bleed for months at a time. The longest was 6 months. Clots and clots of blood.
You may be having some uterine problem. There may be some growth inside the organ that’s giving you the bleed. You need to see a gyne urgently. Ultrasound may be required for diagnosis.
am 30 with 1 child but have been on depo provera as a method to preventing pregnancy i don’t get my periods,and am very dry what can i do,cause am afraid to have sexual intercourse with my partner cause he may feel the roughness,
You may start using an estrogen cream over there on a daily basis. Talk to your doctor about it.
I am a virgin I noticed yesterday a dryness in my hymen and it hurts when I tried touch it and it still hurts till now, it’s itchy and very uncomfortable please what can I use to ease the pain and hope it does not affect me in anyway.
Try applying any viscous emollient or bland clean coconut oil over it. Avoid using any soap, gel or douche, that may render it even drier and give you a burning sensation.
I’m 13 I have a problem with my viganer.It hates and I have little balls Wich when I pitch them comes out things like brown or it is dirt . When I stretch them it become more bigger and hurt. After the other ball get heals then the other one grows I try shaving my hair and bath it with Detol soap but northing helps .
So what can I stop it ?
Avoid using soaps there. This would render the region dry and make it itchy. Cleanse it with ample plain water only. You may even use a moisturizer there after wash.
I am 34 yrs, trying to conceive, 7 years for marriage, 2 miscarriage,now a days I’m feeling dryness in my vargin all the time after my periods, me n my husband feel difficult while intercourse. Can u help me to find out the reason n easy ways to get rid of dryness n be moist which can help me to get pregnant.
Is sexual desire necessary to get pregnant. What if we don’t have any desire but still do intercourse. Can we still be pregnant. Please suggest this is big issue for me everytime I have intercourse. I want to get pregnant.
Upto what percentage does folic acid tablets n conception tablets help us to get pregnant. Do they work if we consume it before getting pregnant
Dryness may be due to lack of sexual desire or a hormonal disturbance.
Let us know if you are getting normal menses or not.
You may use any vaginal lubricant during the act, like KY jelly. This would solve the problem.
Folic acid is essentially a vitamin. It is essential for normal fetal growth, so in given by most doctor to all ladies who want pregnancy.
What other conception tablet do you take?
First of all thank you for your kind reply I am really happy with your answer.
Regarding my menses they are regular I have no issue.
Second thing I am talking about Pregnacare conception tablets.will it help me in ovulation n getting pregnant.
How to correct Hormonal disturbance please suggest because I had 2 miscarriage, both in 5 weeks,no fetal heartbeat notice both the time and my beta hcg level was not doubling as required as per blood test report.
I live in UAE , will I get this KY jelly here if not then any other alternative which I can find anywhere in any place.
Please give me a best solution from ur side which can help me to a huge extent.
Thank you!
Pregnacare conception tablets are also nutritional supplements. You may take it, no problem.
May be, the earlier abortions happened due to insufficient HCG levels. HCG levels are very vital to continue pregnancy.
You need to talk to your doctor regarding this. He/ she would closely monitor your pregnancy next time , and may supplement HCG from outside to maintain its level and pregnancy.
KY would be available, in all likelihood. If not, you may ask the chemist about its alternative there. This is basically a vaginal lubricant.
I feel mild inflammation in urethra as well as vagina and the area between vagina and anus but there’s no problem while urinating and when i take vitamin e capsules it gets sober I had uti last month during my third day m of menses and after that this mild inflammation started what is it I’m 17 and virg.
Any pain, burning or itching down there? If yes, let us know.
Mild irritation may be due to dryness/ allergy to any new soap or gel used there / mild infection.
Wash the area well with ample water. Avoid using hot water, soaps or gel there. These may render the region dry and also alter the natural pH. Use only cool water for daily washing.
Apply any bland (non perfumed) vaginal emollient.
Hello
So, I’m 23 years old and I have never had sex before But I have studied myself and I realized I’m a kinda of a one minute lady (I don’t know if there’s anything like I’ve only heard of one minute man) . I know this through my relationship, I might be in the mood this minute and the next minute I’m not, then I decided to study myself and discover what works best for me by watching erotic movie and my wetness is very minimal and I don’t feel in the mood in the next minute.
I’m afraid I won’t enjoy sex whenever I want to. And again nothing moves me, like I’m too rigid.
Although I have history of irregular and heavy menstration with blood clot but I think I’ve overcome it now due to one test to another
Lastly how does a virgins vagina look like because sometimes I wonder if I am which I am actually because I have never being intimate with any guy but because I can fit in a finger it confuses me.
Well, that calls for a physical exam for commenting.
Sexual desires can be different. That’s normal. Moreover, things may come out different when you actually indulge in physical sex.