Cuts on Vagina

[stayathomemommy23]

On and off for a couple of months now... I have been experiencing some unusual pain in my vagina area. It starts with a strange pain...the first time this happened, I looked with a mirror, and I saw what appeared to be a little cut. almost like a paper cut. My vagina appears to be very red, and swollen. Hurts during intercourse. When I wipe after urination, the cuts will bleed a little. It also sort of itches, it feels like in the inside of my vagina. There is no smell, and no unusual color of discharge. It appears about once a month.
I have been treated for cervical cancer, if that makes a difference. My boyfriend thinks it could be herpes? We have been in a very committed relationship for 4 years, with a beautiful daughter. He does not have nor show any symptoms.
I am very concerned. Any ideas of what might be going on, and should I contact my OB for an appointment?

[Mommy2Reilly]

I had the same problem when I was pregnant with ds. Mine was due to a hidden yeast infection. No other symptoms, just the cuts and the burning pain. Try testing for yeast. What worked for me was to wash the area with warm water mixed with betadine (sp?). Also I used some neosporine (sp?) to help heal the cuts. I had re-occurring yeast infesctions during my pregnancy which caused the cuts and irritation. I was also tested for herpes (it was included in the routine testing during my pregnancy) and it was negative. I hope you feel better.

[heartsandkisses]

Hi,
I think you should definently contact your OB for an appointment. It is always better to be safe then never. And especially since this has be reoccuring a couple of times.

You never know what it could be until you have yourself checked out. That way you really don't have to worry until the doctor tests it.

It could be Herpes, because it can take shapes in many forms, and sometimes like a paper cut. But don't just to conclusions yet! There could be many other factors!

Good luck!