My gyno told me that if in 6 months if still hurt at the beginning of intercourse, he'd have to make a small incision. Where and what is he talking about? I know we don't have a lubrication problem. I deffinatley produce plenty of that. Plus, I was wonderin' if it could be that I'm made small. I'm 19 years old and I'm only 4'10.2. I was recently in the hospital 'cause I was dehydrated and had the flu. The nurse tried sticking me with a needle that wouldn't fit in my vein. So, she had to restick me in the other arm with a smaller needle, that went in just fine. Also, when I'm at the gyno, they use the smallest speculum they have. With that, I still hurt and he says I shouldn't hurt. Where and what is he talking about? What's the procedure he'll be performing? Thanks in advance for answering.
2007-02-28 11:34:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
The condition is called dyspareunia. But I'm not sure if opening your vagina up surgically would be the best thing. There are other things to try first, surgery should be the last resort. I would get a second opinion before agreeing to it. Yes, you could just have a small vagina. But, you can do things to gradually expand it naturally, so that sex won't be so painful. Talk to your Doctor about non-surgical intervention to see what options are available before going under the knife! Good luck
2007-02-28 11:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Gayle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be a hymenectomy. Not unusual for you to need the smallest speculum. And keep in mind that HIM saying that it shouldn't hurt is exactly just that. He's a man. How the hell would he know?
Before you get the procedure, get a second opinion and ask for alternative options.
2007-02-28 19:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by vermontgirl018 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is probably referring to a laparoscopy. This is where an incision is made into the belly button so that a lighted tube can be passed through to view the inner workings of your body. He would need to do this to find out why you are having problems. He can then know whether further surgery needs to be performed or whether a medical treatment will be adequate. If you'd like more info on the laparoscopy, check this out:
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery/a/laparoscopy.htm
2007-02-28 19:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by ilse72 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would get a second opinion. You may in fact just have a small frame or there may be another cause. PID (pelvic inflammatory disease and some types of STDs can cause pain like this. Has your doctor tested you for these?
2007-02-28 19:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by brandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋