Questions on Contraception answered by Marta Mendez, MD ,
OBGYN.net Co-Chair Young Woman Editorial Advisory Board Q: Vulvodynia
I would like to know to what type of specialist to go to for vulvodynia. Gynecologists have overlooked everything and female patients are told "it's all in your head" OR "I don't see anything wrong with the appearance of your vagina." There has got to be specialist that works on patients with this disorder somewhere. What is the name of that specialist? Someone who is trained to run tests on patients, and not be afraid of the unknown. Gynecologists are the least likely to know or understand the pain with vulvodynia. So who is left to put the pieces together? Why can't we have something for pain, at least while we wait for cures? I am angry that I live in constant pain. A pain in the most sensitive, private part of a woman's body. Why isn't anyone caring?
A:
We care! Go to: Vulvodynia for more information regarding
Marta Mendez MD , OBGYN.net Co-Chair Young Woman Editorial Advisory Board
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Q: Labia Minora concern I'm 22 years old and I'm concerned about my labia minora. The outer flaps of my labia minora have jagged edges. The right flap sticks out more than the left one, and it has an irritating, itchy, sore feeling when it is touched.
A: Overgrowth and irregularities of the labia minora are variants of normal anatomy. It can be surgically corrected if it bothers you. Talk to your gynecologist.
Marta Mendez MD , OBGYN.net Co-Chair Young Woman Editorial Advisory Board
P.S. Remember that this is for educational purposes only.
Q: Vaginal bleeding after having had a hysterectomy Is it normal to have bleeding after having had a hysterectomy five years ago? It is not a whole lot, more or less spotting. This does not happen after intercourse, just any time. I had a partial first, about eight years ago, and three years later had the complete. I do sometimes have a sharp pain in the stomach area that lasts just a few seconds. Could this be something serious?
A: You should not be spotting. Make an appointment for pelvic exam ASAP.
Marta Mendez MD , OBGYN.net Co-Chair Young Woman Editorial Advisory Board
P.S. Remember that this is for educational purposes only.
Q: Is this possibly an STD? I'm 19 years old and I've been sexually active since five months ago. I've always had some vaginal discharge (some white fluid), but two months after I started having sex it has become thicker and like cottage cheese, but with no odor. Also, my vulva feels like it's been scratched. I feel this in other parts of my vagina, too. I've had only one sexual partner and he doesn't have any abnormal symptoms. I've read about STD's and what I have on the outside of my vagina seems to look like the pictures I saw of genital warts. But again, my boyfriend d...
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