Vaginal and anal tearing/fissures

[arrowsmom]

For the last 6 months I have been getting tearing (look like paper cuts) in my vaginal area (1/4 to 1/2 inch long). I get the tears at least once or twice a week and they last from 2-4 days, go away for a few days and then come back. They continue to occur in the same locations;
1. Inside the vaginal lips on the sides almost always in the crease (between the labia minora and majora?)
2. Between the anus and vaginal opening (perineum)
3. Above the clitoris in the "hood" area.

This tearing is not related to intercourse since my husband and I are unable to do that due to the pain it causes me.  There is no real pain otherwise. I am getting some minor bleeding when I poop due to the tears in the anal area. The entire vaginal area is very itchy and if I scratch or rub the skin at all I often give myself one of these tears.  It seems as if the skin is very thin. There are no other symptoms that I am aware of.

I have had blood work and a biopsy done. Some of the things that I was tested for were; genital herpes, lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen planus, vulvar vestibulitis.  All results came back negative. The biopsy tested positive for "healing ulcers". My doctor does not seem to know what the problem is and is contacting a specialist in Lebanon, NH.

My Dr. prescribed an estrogen cream which did not seem to work. I have not been on any other medication for this. I am looking for some guidance as to what this condition may be and how to treat it. My husband & I want to get pregnant soon but I would like to resolve this issue first. Please help.

[PhxArtist]

Tell mom-she has been there done that and will help.  Or, ask to see a dr.

[forumfem]

There is a cream but it is from Australia, still, worth getting it. Obviously not guaranteed but I came across it and gave it a go. It soothes the skin and almost makes the skin feel more elastic if that makes sense. Talk about the best thing I have had. Anyway, if you want to give it a go, it is called Skin Plus Relief Cream from a company called Kuush www.kuush.com Just beware not to use too much because a little goes a long way.  

[JLMB5]

I have the same problem. Zinc cream for babies works well as a barrier cream from urine and feces causing the fissures to burn/sting, and is supposed to promote healing of perineal skin.
I thought that perhaps this was a persistent yeast infection, but it would seem that no treatment works. I've tried Monistat and Canestin both vaginal suppository and oral and nothing changes. The antifungal creams that come in these kits only make the fissures burn and become itchy.
I find that they only itch when they get to a certain point in the healing process. Sometimes just squatting or wiping can rip them back open.

I'm wondering if this has anything to do with low estrogen levels - much like older women going through menopause.
Is everyone on birth control pills? Perhaps the interference in hormone levels is the culprit?
I would love to figure this out so I don't have to suffer with these anymore..

[cy12321]

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[cy12321]

Now am normal again from the problem of vaginal dryness,i have been suffering from it for a very long time until i saw a post on the net about i doc who can give a permanent cure to the problem,i contacted him and that was how i was cured from it now my vaginal is always wet when ever i am in a romantic mud or during sex.any body with such problem can contact him on ***@**** or [phone]

[Missy_Me_122]

Have you found a solution? I am 14 and have the same issue