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Question

for the past two days, my virgina has been really dry and sore. i don't know what's wrong with me and i'm too embarassed to tell my mom. i'm 14 years old, a virgin, and a vegetarian. please tell me what's wrong or how it happened and how it can be fixed.

i have started my periods about two years ago

Answer 1

A variety of conditions can cause vaginal dryness. Determining the cause is key to helping you find an appropriate solution. Potential causes include:

Decreased estrogen levels
Reduced estrogen levels are the main cause of vaginal dryness. Estrogen, a female hormone, helps keep vaginal tissue healthy by maintaining normal vaginal lubrication, tissue elasticity and acidity. These factors create a natural defense against vaginal and urinary tract infections. But when your estrogen levels decrease, so does this natural defense, leading to a thinner, less elastic and more fragile vaginal lining.

Estrogen levels can fall for a number of reasons:

* Menopause or perimenopause
* Childbirth
* Breast-feeding
* Effects on your ovaries from cancer therapy, including radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy
* Surgical removal of your ovaries
* Immune disorders
* Cigarette smoking

Medications
Allergy and cold medications, as well as some antidepressants, can lead to dryness of mucous membranes, including those of your vagina.

Sjogren's syndrome
In this autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy tissue. In addition to causing symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjogren's syndrome can also cause vaginal dryness.

Douching
The process of cleansing your vagina with a liquid preparation (douching) disrupts the normal chemical balance in your vagina and can cause inflammation (vaginitis). This may cause your vagina to feel dry or irritated.

A pelvic exam is one way your doctor evaluates and diagnoses vaginal dryness. He or she may take a sample of cervical cells or vaginal secretions for examination under the microscope or to send to the laboratory for other testing. You may also be asked for a urine sample for testing if you have associated urinary symptoms.


*** Don't be embarassed to talk to your mom, she may have experienced the same thing at your age and may have some good advice to give. I agree with the person above about writing a note or sending an email, if you are too embarassed to talk to her face to face. At least doing that will "break the ice" so to speak, and then you could discuss it. I have a 13-year-old and she talks to me about her GYN issues, your mom will probably welcome the opportunity to have "girl talk".

I definitely recommend seeing your pediatrician so that any necessary tests can be done to rule out something more serious.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

This is an unusual complaint and it sounds like the result of an infection. Are you a "technical" virgin or have you come in contact with others (even just on the outside) who could have transmitted disease? Also, some antibiotics and antihistamines (for allergies, etc.) can cause dryness throughout the body.

You should see your doctor ASAP! I doubt the vegetarianism has anything to do w/it, unless your diet is high in sugar (could contribute to yeast "infection"...really just an overgrowth of yeast already present). The soreness is a definite concern.

My point: you need a professional to evaluate you!

Answer 3

I cannot tell you why you are having these symptoms, but I can suggest that you tell your mom. I am a mom, and no matter the situation, I would want my daughter to tell me if anything was bothering her. It can be embarassing, I know to talk about your body, but your mom has the same equipment you do, and I'm sure she would not try and embarass you more by talking to you about it. She can offer suppport if you go to the doctor, or she might know why you are having those symptoms. I just kindly suggest you tell her. She would probably be proud that you could talk to her about personal stuff, too! :)

Answer 4

You say this has just happened in the last two days, there is
a cause for it to happen. You need to be seen by a Physician.
Diabetes, and a lot of other things could be the reason. You
really need to trust your mother now. You will need her many
times in your life and believe me, I am a mother. It would hurt me
if my daughter went to strangers instead of the person who loves us more than anyone in the world. Please tell your mom, ok?

Answer 5

Sounds like maybe you need to drink more water for starters. I also think you should talk to your mom, I am sure it will be a difficult conversation to start, but she will understand. The dryness can be a sign of a change in hormones and will probably clear up on its own.

Answer 6

I'm a vegetarian too! I think you're just dehyrated. Try drinking tons of water! Even more that the typical 8 glasses a day....

Answer 7

Yes, definatley time to talk to your mom. You probably need to go to the dr. If you're too embarassed to talk to her then write her a note or send her a email... good luck

Answer 8

You need to talk to your mom about this so that she can take you to the doctor if she needs to.

Answer 9

i dont kno i never experienced that... umm talk to your mom.. what type of sense does that make.... ur talking to compleat strangers but wont talk to your mom... most likely your going to have to go to the doctor.. n who is going to have to take u... not us but ur mom.... hello... ur a minor so there is no way of hiding it... good luck... talk to your mom she wont judge you.... she wants to know ur okay....

Answer 10

Talk to a doctor. you can tell them anything.