What Causes Severe Vaginal Dryness After Marriage?
Question: Hi,
I am 27 years old and married for 5 years. I had a kid 2 years back. 6-7 months post delivery we started to have sexual intercourse again. And since then I have been taking Femilon Pills. For the last 4-5 months I feel my sexual desire has decreased. Also I feel my vaginal entrance has squeezed a little making it difficult for penetration. Most of the time the Vagina feels dry as well. There is not enough lubrication. Another thing I notice is is 14-15 days after my period there is a little brown discharge that happens for a day and stops after that. This has been happening for the last 3-4 months. Whenever we try for intercourse(may be once in a month) it feels a little difficult and without adequate lubrication. I also feel its bit painful and the vaginal opening is small. So we stop without penetrating fully. May be just a little into the vagina and the immediate next day I see the brown discharge. That is without having full intercourse and we never push it any further.
My lifestyle is also a bit sedate and I have put on at least 6-7 kilos extra in my the last 5-6 months.
1.Is there anything to be concerned about the brown discharge.. why do I see it consistently for the last 4-5 months.. and it stops after a day?
2. What can I do be more sexually active and increase the desire?
3. Is this a case of side affect of the pills?
4. Is it because of my sedentary lifestyle?
Please advise how should I go about it.
Thanks XXXXXXX D
I am 27 years old and married for 5 years. I had a kid 2 years back. 6-7 months post delivery we started to have sexual intercourse again. And since then I have been taking Femilon Pills. For the last 4-5 months I feel my sexual desire has decreased. Also I feel my vaginal entrance has squeezed a little making it difficult for penetration. Most of the time the Vagina feels dry as well. There is not enough lubrication. Another thing I notice is is 14-15 days after my period there is a little brown discharge that happens for a day and stops after that. This has been happening for the last 3-4 months. Whenever we try for intercourse(may be once in a month) it feels a little difficult and without adequate lubrication. I also feel its bit painful and the vaginal opening is small. So we stop without penetrating fully. May be just a little into the vagina and the immediate next day I see the brown discharge. That is without having full intercourse and we never push it any further.
My lifestyle is also a bit sedate and I have put on at least 6-7 kilos extra in my the last 5-6 months.
1.Is there anything to be concerned about the brown discharge.. why do I see it consistently for the last 4-5 months.. and it stops after a day?
2. What can I do be more sexually active and increase the desire?
3. Is this a case of side affect of the pills?
4. Is it because of my sedentary lifestyle?
Please advise how should I go about it.
Thanks XXXXXXX D
Brief Answer:
I suggest a physical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Vaginal dryness, narrowing and painful intercourse could be because of a local pathology, perhaps Lichen Simplex et Atrophicus (LSeA). Has a doctor physicaly examined you? It is important to first rule out local causes, if any. I dont think that the problem is due to pills. The brown discharge is perhaps due to traumatic intercourse.
Regards
I suggest a physical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Vaginal dryness, narrowing and painful intercourse could be because of a local pathology, perhaps Lichen Simplex et Atrophicus (LSeA). Has a doctor physicaly examined you? It is important to first rule out local causes, if any. I dont think that the problem is due to pills. The brown discharge is perhaps due to traumatic intercourse.
Regards
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