Suggest Remedies For Vaginal Dryness

Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016

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Question : Lately I've been having a hard time inserting a lubricant application into my vagina. I have to try a few times
before it eventually goes in. I have noticed a little blood on applicator. I had my last pap smear in May 2016

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you need to get a repeat PAP smear done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.

The difficulty in insertion can be due to vaginal dryness that can be relieved by using a lubricant. The bleeding can be due to dryness or rough insertion. It is best to get a repeat PAP smear done to rule out any cervical pathology.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee