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A female asked:
The skin between my vagina and anus is irritated. will desitin work? started the last time we had sex and neither one of us have any std.
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Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Vulvovaginitis: You can apply mycolog ointment OTC for that area of irritation to avoid yeast, redness, itching. twice a day until it is gone.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
After sex the area between my vagina and anus is sore and painful after i pee is it an std?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Perineal pain: The area you describe is called the perineum and with vigorous intercourse can become abraded and injured. Thus when the urine flows over the area the... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Puss filled rash outbreak all over body years ago lasted 4 wks.Now have periodic dryness around anus & pimples round vagina, not painful or itchy.Std?
Dr. Valentin Drezaliuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Depends: Hard to tell.Best way is to see and ob/gyn and get tested.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Few days ago I had rough sex that made a cut/raw spot inside vagina,it bled some.Now the cut is itchy with a white skin patch over it,normal?No stds
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sight unseen/ maybe: Without viewing the area it is possible that the cut is healing. However, if 7 days elapse and there is no change see a GYN MD.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
My vagina is red and itchy and peeling(soft skin not dry or flaky)and has a sour odor. I have been tested for STDs and do not have one. What is wrong?
Dr. Nora Kachaturoffanswered
44 years experience
Possibly candida: An exam by a medical professional (dermatologist or gynecologist) would be most helpful, but you may have candida, or a vaginal yeast infection.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Why after me and my husband have sex, my vagina is irritated? Recently got checked I do not have an STD or anything like that. My pap smear was normal
Dr. Marianne DiNapolianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 10 years experience
Second opinion: May want a second opinion. Irritation may be seen in other medical conditions or medication use. If you are using spermicides or certain condoms... Read More
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