Suggest Treatment For Itchy Fissures On The Labia Minora

Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2016

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Question : A week ago last Wednesday I had vigorous intercourse that lasted 4 hours on and off. I was sore after that. Then I got itchy about A week later. Had my period last Wednesday and have been itching on and off with soreness. I noted acut/fissure between labia minora and majora today whoch explains the soreness. No unusual vaginal discharge noted. No odor noted.

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to injury from sex or yeast infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Fissures and itching can come in yeast infections. As you had a vigorous intercourse it can be from that also.
Using povidone iodine feminine wash will be helpful for this. This you can use twice or thrice daily for 1 week. Other option is using miconazole (monistat) cream for local application.
Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the genital area. You can use warm water instead.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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