Question 1

what do vaginal tears from sex look like?

Accepted Answer

Seek evaluation: Small cuts or breaks in the vaginal mucosa.  These are quite rare.  Fissures or small tears can occur on the vulvar skin as well and certain disorders can predispose a person to these sorts of problems. Seek evaluation, as this should not occur with normal sexual activity.

Question 2

should i use epson salts for vaginal tears?

Accepted Answer

You can: You can use epson salts but you might need to get evaluated too.

Question 3

how can one relieve pain from vaginal tears?

Accepted Answer

Sitz baths: Sit in clean, warm water, either in a bath tub or you can get special small tubs "sitz baths" that are more limited.  If warm does not work then ice down the water as cold is a natural anesthetic.  Cold compresses might also help.  Obviously, you must avoid sex or anything else in the vagina to allow healing, and if it does not start to improve you must be checked.

Question 4

how much is vaginal tear reversible?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal tear: All of it is repairable, .

Question 5

1st degree vaginal tear! what do i do?

Accepted Answer

If it doesn't: Bleed you don't need to do anything, if it bleeds and doesn't stop, hold pressure. If its still bleeding, see doctor.

Question 6

are vaginal tears after waxing common?

Accepted Answer

No: Vaginal tears should not occur from waxing.  Sometimes small tears can occur on the skin outside of the vagina.

Question 7

is there a way to treat my vaginal tear?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cause needed: If the vaginal tear is due to intercourse and not a sexual assault, then washing with an antibacterial soap twice daily and a keeping it clean and dry will allow it to heal on its' own. If the tear was due to a bicycle accident or assault, a MD needs to evaluate the area and determine whether stitches are needed and/or the best way to treat it.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a vaginal tear?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding to varying degrees not usually pain.

Question 9

how fast does a vaginal tear take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Variable: This depends upon how the vaginal tear occurred, how deep and where it is located. To evaluate this, women should see their doctor as the tear needs to be visualized to asses the above factors.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: vaginal tear?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal tear: Tear or rip on vaginal mucosa.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Vaginal tears

A member asked:

What do vaginal tears from sex look like?

A member asked:

Should i use epson salts for vaginal tears?

A member asked:

How can one relieve pain from vaginal tears?

A member asked:

How much is vaginal tear reversible?

A member asked:

1st degree vaginal tear! what do i do?

A member asked:

Are vaginal tears after waxing common?

A member asked:

Is there a way to treat my vaginal tear?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a vaginal tear?

A member asked:

How fast does a vaginal tear take to heal?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: vaginal tear?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?