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A woman complains about pain during sex and itching – a simple ointment helps
Something is wrong in the patient’s genital area. However, tests for venereal diseases are negative – there is something else behind it.
Some time ago a mid -thirties came to my gynecological practice and said: “Can you look? Everything feels so close.” At the first appointment a few months earlier, she had complained about itching. Even then, her vulva was rather pale and dry for a young woman. A smear showed a bacterial infection that I treated with antibiotics.
When she came back, she was desperate and told me her story: for months she had felt that her vagina changed. Finally, she could hardly use her menstrual cup during the menstrual period. She had suffered from numerous fungal infections in the past five years; They were treated with vaginal tablets and creams. In addition, she had several herpes genitalis infections with blisters at the vaginal entrance and excruciating burning-antiviral tablets struck every time, but the itching remained. A test for the common venereal diseases showed no further information. The woman was bad, also because sexual intercourse increasingly hurt and she was bleeding afterwards.
Published in Stern 12/2023
Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
