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Suggest Remedy For Tear Between Anus And Vagina
Question: I just discovered a horizontal tear between the anus and vagina. I have never had this before.
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Tears in genital area are very common in women after menopause.This happens because after menopause due to low estrogen production by ovaries ,the skin and mucosa of genital area gets thinner and atrophied and can be teared even from minor causes like constipation .
Another common cause at a post-menopausal woman is a yeast infection because the pH of vagina changes after menopause leading to overgrowth of yeast.
If you have had itching ,burning sensation in genital area,with or without discharge ,it is likely that you have a yeast infection.
In this case you can use an over the counter antifungal cream for 1 week.
If you don't have any other symptoms apart the tear ,it is more likely that it is due to constipation.In this case it will heal itself in some days or you can use a mild steroid cream for a couple of days.
If this doesn't seem to go away or to happen too often you should consult your physician to exclude a yeast infection and to prescribe a estrogen cream to make the skin there more resistant and elastic.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Tears in genital area are very common in women after menopause.This happens because after menopause due to low estrogen production by ovaries ,the skin and mucosa of genital area gets thinner and atrophied and can be teared even from minor causes like constipation .
Another common cause at a post-menopausal woman is a yeast infection because the pH of vagina changes after menopause leading to overgrowth of yeast.
If you have had itching ,burning sensation in genital area,with or without discharge ,it is likely that you have a yeast infection.
In this case you can use an over the counter antifungal cream for 1 week.
If you don't have any other symptoms apart the tear ,it is more likely that it is due to constipation.In this case it will heal itself in some days or you can use a mild steroid cream for a couple of days.
If this doesn't seem to go away or to happen too often you should consult your physician to exclude a yeast infection and to prescribe a estrogen cream to make the skin there more resistant and elastic.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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