Help! Question about, ahem, women’s health issue…Please read all the gory details or don’t respond?
Well, I just got off my period today or last night, and I always wear a tampon and a pantyliner during those days. Anyway, I took my final pantyliner off today and got in the shower. As I was washing down there, I noticed a small irritated bump just below my vagina. It felt almost raw, if that makes sense (not extremely painful, not itchy persay, but like..sensitive). I put some Neosporin on the whole area, because it was the only ointment I had. Well, within the next few hours the whole area got red and itchy and the vaginal opening appears swollen but pink.
I am wondering if this could all be a reaction to the pantyliners/Neosporin (I tend to be very sensitive.. I cannot use latex condoms or have intercourse for a long time or I swell up immensely). DOES THIS SEEM POSSIBLE? There is always a chance it is an STD or bacterial vaginosis or something… I don’t know. What does it sound like to you? DON’T ANSWER IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER.
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My
name is Lesli Paterson, right now I live in Oregon, I have 2 kids a 4
year old boy and a 2 year old.
It could be a reaction to your pantyliner or tampon. I’m sensitive as well (no latex, gentle sex) and had recurring irritation down there a couple years ago that only cleared up after switching to organic/unbleached feminine products. The first occurrence was the worst and started immediately after I removed my last tampon…though I recall it being more of a generalized swelling/itching than an actual bump. It’s always best to visit the doc in situations like this…
Are you prone to boils? that’s what it sounds like to me. If you apply warm wet compresses it should rupture, and heal up. They tend to pop up in warm places where skin touches skin.
It sounds like the irritation you noticed in the shower was probable from the pantyliners. They can rub you and cause little sore spots. If you swelled up after you put the neosporin on you definitely had a reaction to it!!! That area is very sensitive… wash it off give it 24 hours if its not getting better then go to the Dr… You can take some Benadryl to help with an allergic reaction.
sounds like you had an allergic reaction to something. Was the pantyliner scented? Sometimes that will cause irritation to some people. Also it could be a bacterial infection..any discharge that smells??? That is a sign of an STD or bad infection. There are also yeast infections that can occur, and this can cause itchiness and swollen of the vagina. Also have you started to use any new laundry detergent or new body soap?? This can also cause irritation. Just back track and figure out what you used and you can probably figure it out. If irritation persist call you doc and give her symptoms over the phone and they can decided if it is serious enough to see you, or just call you in something for relief….hope this helps. Good Luck!!!
Maybe it was a festered hair. Sounds like you might have had an allergic reaction to the Neosporin. If you’re allergic to latex it’s very much possible you could be allergic to the ointment especially there, it’s sensitive anyway not like your arm or leg. I wouldn’t think it could be the pantyliners unless maybe you bought a different brand this time. Unless you have a discharge or a odor there it’s probably not an STD or an infection. Try using a baggie of crushed ice wrapped in a rag in between your legs to help with the swelling.
It sounds like the Neosporin was a bad idea.(Skin is too sensitive in that area… ) Wash the area off very well. As for the bump, if not discolored, or itchy it will probably go away in 5 days or so. If it’s there after about 3 weeks see your gyno. (quit handling it…can make it worse.)
Not all lumps are bad. It could even form if you have a mild virus. instead of the flu you get a bump somewhere. It could even be an ingrown hair.
If you’re really up-tight about it see a gyno but it sounds minor.