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Suggest Treatment For Vaginal Fissure
Question: I have a vaginal fissure. Unfortunately gained after sex. My husband had looked at it and said that there is definitely I tear at the bottom left hand corner of my vagina. Is there any specific treatment that will make it heal quicker as its really getting me down
Brief Answer:
Liquid povidone iodine locally
Detailed Answer:
If the fissure is small and superficial, clean the area with plain water, make it dry with a dryer, apply liquid povidone iodine to the fissure and area all around to make at sterile. May heal within a few days. Take Multi-vitamins, it helps in early healing and gives strength to the scar. If there is redness or edema you may please take a few days course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines whichever suits you.
This is a rare problem to have at your age. Was there any specific problem you both think could have caused this, like a thinned out skin or some infection or less lubrication during the act ? This is important to know to avoid the recurrence.
Liquid povidone iodine locally
Detailed Answer:
If the fissure is small and superficial, clean the area with plain water, make it dry with a dryer, apply liquid povidone iodine to the fissure and area all around to make at sterile. May heal within a few days. Take Multi-vitamins, it helps in early healing and gives strength to the scar. If there is redness or edema you may please take a few days course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines whichever suits you.
This is a rare problem to have at your age. Was there any specific problem you both think could have caused this, like a thinned out skin or some infection or less lubrication during the act ? This is important to know to avoid the recurrence.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I know I am in the middle of perimenopause which i believe can cause skin thinning of the vaginal area, also it was a case of not enough lubrication too
Brief Answer:
Thanks for feedback.
Detailed Answer:
OK Madam, Please take care next time- Abstinence for a week or two is better.
Take multi-vitamins.
If the problem is more you can consult your Gynecologist who will examine and decide whether you need any supplements supplements, use of KY Jelly or so.
Thanks for feedback.
Detailed Answer:
OK Madam, Please take care next time- Abstinence for a week or two is better.
Take multi-vitamins.
If the problem is more you can consult your Gynecologist who will examine and decide whether you need any supplements supplements, use of KY Jelly or so.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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