Question: where do I start?
the current problem is .. abrasion inside folded skin of labia. Very painful .. can hardly walk & sitting on funny angle with pads soaked in
Betadine,
Sudocrem & baby oil pressed against the spot, inside my briefs.
I understand all the causes .. currently prolonged hours sitting at the computer then sitting again at home.
Labia was stretched during natural childbirth & now, 32 years later, I can't seem to keep the muscles strong enough to hold everything inside up and where it used to be.
Also ... due to
spondylolisthesis I sit very straight backed so this puts all my weight on the
vulva and squeezes it (I weigh only 8 stone 3 lbs)
I had cancer at age 37, am now 65,
chemotherapy brought on
menopause at age 38 - 39. Have never had
estrogen therapy because of the risk. I have no natural lubrication & haven't for 20 or more years.
No sexual activity for 4 years now .. too painful due to these overstretched labia which would occasionally tear.
Also living alone now and not in a relationship.
I wear cotton underwear .. shower daily .. use mild body lotions.
This is the second time in the past 4 years I've had it so badly. We've just had 15 days over 110 degrees.
My health and fitness is extremely good. I walk a very active dog every day, sometimes twice a day.
I don't smoke and drink in moderation.
My diet is mainly fruit, vegetables, fish and white meat, a little dairy i.e. yogurt .. no sweets at all. Never.
So, if you can suggest a topical cream, or medicated oil that I can purchase from the chemist, (in Australia) I would like you to rule out infection, sex, std's, poor hygiene etc etc
For the past 3 days I've stayed home, used Bepanthen .. then Sudacrem ... now a pad soaked in Betadine.
Please can you recommend a cream to heal the open sore?
thank you,
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