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To ask for help with my fiery vulva?

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Ouchouchowwwww · 06/01/2023 22:44

As the title says. Sorry but I’m desperate!

have been having a burning stinging inner labia/urethra for months. Pain worse when I need a wee but no pain upon actually weeing. No smell, no discharge, no itch,nothing external i can see. Seems to be especially triggered by sex. Pain concentrated to right side of vulva?!

i am 39. Three kids. Oldest 3. not breastfeeding or on any hormonal contraceptives. don’t use condoms. DH lucky if he gets near me thanks to the fires of hell in my knickers.

i’ve had swabs for thrush - came back showing minor growth only and have done round after round of pessary/canestan ointment/oral tablet. Also treated DH who has no symptoms. I’m on heavy duty probiotics. Tried BV treatment (negative swab) but didn’t help. Two rounds of ABx in case UTI (samples clear) but didn’t really help and doesn’t feel like a UTI really. GP stumped, he’s doing gynae referral but wait times of forever.

comes and goes - worse before my period then relieved when it arrives, then gradually returns.

it’s so sore and irritating.

asked GP if it could be early vag atrophy and she didn’t think so but can persist with this if others think it could be.

no scented sanpro or washing powder, live in joggers, cotton knickers etc. Only ever use unperfumed soap, no bubble bath or soap in vag.

Have found loads of threads on this but none ever have a resolution!

help me. I’m like that sex on fire song but in a massively unsexy way.

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Tothemoonandbackx · 06/01/2023 23:09

This is the umpteenth time this week I've seen an itchy fanny thread on here, either somethings going around, or this is the same person putting up the same thread, just changing slight details.

KimberleyClark · 06/01/2023 23:08

Don’t use soap on your vulva. Try using aqueous cream instead or E45 body wash.

drspouse · 06/01/2023 23:04

I started with vaginal atrophy in my mid to late 40s. Waited ages with people saying it was the wrong sort of tampons etc and only saw the GP about 4 or 5 years later and she gave me pessaries which did help.

Want2beme · 06/01/2023 23:02

I get that sensation from time to time, but not often enough to seek medical help. I did have a run of cystitis a few years back and it was hell. I got antibiotics from GP, which helped, but a nurse friend of mine told me to take cranberry supplements, but only the Seven Sea Cranberry FORTE supplements. They worked a treat. Another friend of mine had suffered with cystitis most of her adult life, and they worked for her as well. I also read some advice from a woman in her 70s, which was, when you pee, don't force it out, which is what I'd always done, but to let it just flow. She'd had cystitis too and was given that advice, and it has helped me.

Don't want to minimise your condition, though. Hope you get better soon.

Ouchouchowwwww · 06/01/2023 22:57

Oh and because I know I’ll get asked. It’s not an STI. Have had swabs for all sorts

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