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Unusual or not?
I've had a problem going on for a few years now that worries me, but is always ignored by my doctor as nothing. I'm not sure if it is normal or not. I'm 35 and have had a child that is now 9 year old.
The first issue is that I have a white layer of 'stuff' all around my vulva all the time. I clean it off in the shower, but it comes back in a few hours. It can become quite thick and is chunkier in the crevices around my labia. I really have to scrape it off basically with a fingernail. It never used to be like that so is it just an age thing? I don't have any regular burning or itching otherwise so my doctors have not felt that it was a yeast infection. But, is it an atypical infection?
Not long after that started, I ended up getting a cracked skin lesion just above my clitoris where my pubic hair begins. It almost never heals. It is nearly permanent. It doesn't bother me so much just that it is there and shouldn't be. I've had my doctor look at it and he said that it was probably related to fungus and gave me a fungal cream to put on it. Also a diflucan in case it was yeast. I've taken both and the cream made me itch and burn like mad. And both symptoms remain after the treatment.
Both symptoms make me uncomfortable to have sex. Not because of pain, but because of embarrassment. I'm divorced so have had a few relationships in the past few years, but am unable to be sexual without showering beforehand and I'm always afraid my partner will think I have herpes.
Could it be herpes? I've never had blisters or pus or anything of the sort. Just this one sore. I suggested this to my doctor and he laughed at me like I was stupid. He said I was normal and had nothing to worry about. But, I just need another opinion if I'm normal or not.
Thanks if anyone can comment.
The first issue is that I have a white layer of 'stuff' all around my vulva all the time. I clean it off in the shower, but it comes back in a few hours. It can become quite thick and is chunkier in the crevices around my labia. I really have to scrape it off basically with a fingernail. It never used to be like that so is it just an age thing? I don't have any regular burning or itching otherwise so my doctors have not felt that it was a yeast infection. But, is it an atypical infection?
Not long after that started, I ended up getting a cracked skin lesion just above my clitoris where my pubic hair begins. It almost never heals. It is nearly permanent. It doesn't bother me so much just that it is there and shouldn't be. I've had my doctor look at it and he said that it was probably related to fungus and gave me a fungal cream to put on it. Also a diflucan in case it was yeast. I've taken both and the cream made me itch and burn like mad. And both symptoms remain after the treatment.
Both symptoms make me uncomfortable to have sex. Not because of pain, but because of embarrassment. I'm divorced so have had a few relationships in the past few years, but am unable to be sexual without showering beforehand and I'm always afraid my partner will think I have herpes.
Could it be herpes? I've never had blisters or pus or anything of the sort. Just this one sore. I suggested this to my doctor and he laughed at me like I was stupid. He said I was normal and had nothing to worry about. But, I just need another opinion if I'm normal or not.
Thanks if anyone can comment.
Thanks for your feedback. It's definitely not toilet paper. It is more of a creamy mucus as Heather suggested. And I usually use unscented sensitive-skin baby wipes, not toilet paper. So, it doesn't make sense that it would be from that.
But, on the second topic, maybe I'll try the drying out theory and see if that helps with the cut. It could be moisture.
But, on the second topic, maybe I'll try the drying out theory and see if that helps with the cut. It could be moisture.
I re-read your first paragraph and it sound exactly like what I have experienced with toilet paper. I only use the Scott 1000' toilet paper, it doesn't leave any residue.
Hope that helps! =)
Hope that helps! =)
This might sound strange but maybe you should try using a different type of toilet paper. One that doesnt have scents or leave lint behind. Are you sure it's discharge and not from the toilet paper? I've experienced stuff like that when I use cheap toilet paper, it leaves a "linty" wet stuff behind. I think it might be from toilet paper.
Also on the sore, I get those once in a while, it's not always there but it looks like a cut that is red, almost looks like its bleeding and is in about in the same area you described. I've noticed that I get that when I do not dry off enough down there or if I am wet in that area for a long period of time after intercourse.
Also on the sore, I get those once in a while, it's not always there but it looks like a cut that is red, almost looks like its bleeding and is in about in the same area you described. I've noticed that I get that when I do not dry off enough down there or if I am wet in that area for a long period of time after intercourse.
I think the "stuff" you're describing is creamy cervical mucus that just kind of sticks to your labia. I don't think you have an infection.
As for the cracked skin, I don't know what that is, but I wouldn't worry about it if your doctor says everything look's normal.
Hope that helps :-)
As for the cracked skin, I don't know what that is, but I wouldn't worry about it if your doctor says everything look's normal.
Hope that helps :-)
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