labia problem
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After 5 weeks of continually wearing sanitar pads and panty I have developed very dry itchy and sore labia. Not sure what to treat it with. Thinking it may be the pad irritating me. Anyone else had this problem. Advice very welcome ladies.
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Lululucky rita42871
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Rita, I had it for the first few weeks when I wear liners I lot (I didn't have too much bleeding, so I think it might be a good idea to wear liners). So I just used baby wipes to clean the Labia area every time after using the toilet. Also I had a very quick sitz bath right before I go to bed just try to keep it clean. Then my bleeding got heavier after 2.5 weeks, I'm not sure if it's my period, so I started using pads again, it's actually getting better when I use the pads.
Hope it's helpful xxx
amanda24609 rita42871
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Poor you Rita!
I'm not sure what you can put on/use as a cream or application but I would recommend switching g to organic, cotton layer, chemical free sanitary towels. I was really struggling with uncomfortable, itchy feelings and my GP said to stop using Always. Problem solved.
I am using Natracare Organic towels. Any natural food/health food shop will stick them but also look online.
Hope someone has some advice for a more instant solution but do try the towels xx
linda92184 rita42871
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DorryC rita42871
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It may not be worth it to you to invest in cloth pads at this point. I have also read here that sudocreme or other diaper rash treatment can help.
diane52221 rita42871
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i used sudacream too and as lulu says I purchased a sitz bath and used it every day so soothing x
rita42871 diane52221
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liz21379 rita42871
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I had this pre op due to leaking issues and used to use sudocream my groin area would be very itchy as well due to the pads and it definately helped . Thankfully since my discharge stopped post op I haven't needed sanitary pads anymore x
moira13817 rita42871
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rita42871 moira13817
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diana81923 rita42871
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I used A & D ointment. Its amazing!! I also use it for diaper rash. Hope this helps??????
rita42871 diana81923
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VOWeaver rita42871
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Very normal. Here in the US, I have used OTC hydrocortisone cream. I use a perineal wipe after every toilet visit (whether bladder or bowel), then I make sure the skin is dry, by patting it gently with toilet tissue. A small dab of of the cream, and all is well.
A&D ointment will work well, too, but make sure the skin is clean and dry before applying!
~VOW