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A 27-year-old female asked:
I have hypothyroidism and currently on eltroxin 0.5mg daily. however l, recently have been having dryness in my vagina and painful sex and feel if the vagina skin is irritated. almost like a paper cut that you get on ur finger. please help?
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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Vaginal dryness: suggests hormone issues, or possible vaginal infection. Your doctor can check for infection, hormone levels can be checked as well.
Certainly this can be improved.
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Can you get pregnant if there was only masturbation and he wiped his fingers with toilet paper before touching the entrance to the vagina without entering?
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My spouse washed dishes and added bleach. Later that night we have sex and he starts to use his fingers and irritated my vagina, you could smell the bleach on hands. Rinsed it out after but continue to feel some irritation, should I be concerned?
A Verified Doctoranswered
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No: If anything, this is a temporary local irritation. Lidocaine ointment, or other topicals can give relief until healing occurs. Please write again if f... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
had cut on finger with skin removed. It was 1mm deep,4mm long & 2mm width. After 3 days during mutual masturbation,she rubbed her vagina herself & touched my hand. Am I in HIV risk if any cum in her hand touch or rubbed the laceration on my finger
A Verified Doctoranswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 40 years experience
No: #1. Did your partner have HIV? If no, no chance.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Hi, it starts paining when i insert finger in my vagina.I touch a layer of skin, get scared to go beyond so i don't masturbate.Pls help its serious fr me?
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Get exam: You need an internal exam from gyn to evaluate why you may be getting pains in your vaginal area. Good luck.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
When i stick my fingers up my vagina it feels lumpy skin how do I get rid of it?
Dr. Vicki Levineanswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Maybe normal: The vaginal skin is not smooth like your facial skin. You can see your gynecologist to make sure there is nothing wrong.
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