Hi everyone,
Hope someone can help me out as I'm at the end of my tether here. Sorry for possibly too much info...
I have had an extremely sore undercarriage for about the last six months now. It extends from my vaginal opening to between my hips. It's a constantly itchy, burning pain and its really making me miserable - agonising to sit, stand or walk!
I have tried everything possible - canesten cream, sudocreme, savlon cream, germoline cream, natural yogurt, allowing it to be bare when possible. I only wash with water and wear cotton "big" pants.
I've had a look at it in mirror - the skin looks so red and almost raw.
I can't put up with it any longer so have booked visit to doctor for a couple of weeks time. REALLY dreading the thought of having someone look there. :-(
Was wondering what the etiquette for such visits are. Obviously I will ensure area is clean and hygienic beforehand, but do I need to shave / tidy up the area? I don't normally as I'm not very hairy! Paranoid now though, as it seems the whole world is smooth and bare!
Is it better to go to a male or female doctor?
Also, if my period comes (unreliable), should I cancel until it is over?
I am just soooooooo embarrassed (and sore), please help me before I chicken out altogether :-(
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Visit to doctor - embarrassing feminine issue
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ShyGirlie · 03/06/2013 19:32
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