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Vaginal prolapse causing vulva pain with atrophy?

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lee12629
lee12629

I have vaginal atrophy.Recently when not having sex..i no longer do,the opening to my vagina feels very tight,heavy and then painful. Can any of you relate to me?Its like a heavy pressure pain.Relief from lying down.Wonder if could be prolapse,have read pelvic muscle tightness can caus vulva pain.Very distressing.

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  • chris00938
    chris00938 lee12629

    Posted

    Lee, do you have any sign of a bulge coming out of the vaginal opening when you stand up?  That would be a sign of a prolapse.  Do you still have a uterus?  I'm just wondering if that could be prolapsing but I think you need to get this checked out, so that's what I'd recommend.
    • lee12629
      lee12629 chris00938

      Posted

      No no sign of that..but i get this pressure and some pain..could be the atrophy though..will ask her next apt..
  • nancyo
    nancyo lee12629

    Posted

    Hi Lee:  I describe it as the opening feels like it is stretching so much causing pain.  have no idea what that means but usually the beginning of an episode
    • lee12629
      lee12629 nancyo

      Posted

      Thanks,i still cant tell if im feeling the atrophy or something else.I have also read there is a nerve there that can cause alot of pain..when i hit the 100th doctor visit i might figure this out..veryyy unnerveing.Every day I am nervous.My husband travels alot,so having time to think about it..way too much time.I am on an anxiety med,might need an increase to get me through this.
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