Suggest Treatment For Vaginal Fissure

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014

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Mon, 11 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have a vaginal fissure. Unfortunately gained after sex. My husband had looked at it and said that there is definitely I tear at the bottom left hand corner of my vagina. Is there any specific treatment that will make it heal quicker as its really getting me down

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Liquid povidone iodine locally

Detailed Answer:

If the fissure is small and superficial, clean the area with plain water, make it dry with a dryer, apply liquid povidone iodine to the fissure and area all around to make at sterile. May heal within a few days. Take Multi-vitamins, it helps in early healing and gives strength to the scar. If there is redness or edema you may please take a few days course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines whichever suits you.

This is a rare problem to have at your age. Was there any specific problem you both think could have caused this, like a thinned out skin or some infection or less lubrication during the act ? This is important to know to avoid the recurrence.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (6 minutes later)

I know I am in the middle of perimenopause which i believe can cause skin thinning of the vaginal area, also it was a case of not enough lubrication too

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for feedback.

Detailed Answer:
OK Madam, Please take care next time- Abstinence for a week or two is better.
Take multi-vitamins.
If the problem is more you can consult your Gynecologist who will examine and decide whether you need any supplements supplements, use of KY Jelly or so.

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