Having Inflamed And Tender Vagina. Noticed Spots Of Bleeding After Urination. Cure?

Posted on Sat, 29 Jun 2013

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Question : Hi the inside of my vagina is really inflamed and so tender and when I go to the toilet to pass urine and when I wipe my self there are spots of bleeding I don't think its due to the urine because its there when I wipe my self when I don't need to go for a wee I have had a look at my self in the mirror and I am really red and inflamed almost a raw look. Can you please help I am 23 am not pregnant and I've had the same sexual partner for 3 years

Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (1 hour later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your health concerns; by the good description you provide, it appears that you are experiencing a vulvo-vaginitis, which may have different causes but broadly non infectious (such as contact or allergic reactions) or infectious. The best way to determine the cause is getting in touch with a provider who can perform a careful pelvic exam with a speculum, and take samples to look at the microscope.

Truly yours,

Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar