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Post by positivity on Feb 3, 2006 14:05:12 GMT -5
:-/Hello ladies! I'm really happy to get involved with the message board. I have a really embarrasing problem that hopefully someone out there will understand. I've had endo since I was 16 years old. This is the second treatment of Lupron that I have been on and its working wonderfully for my painful (passing out) cramps, terrible diarhea, pelvic pain, etc. Unfortunately, I still have a problem that has not been resolved. I don't know if its related to endo or not. But everytime my boyfriend ejaculates in me, I have this terrible burning sensation that lasts about 30 minutes. Its miserable. It hasn't been a problem since now we use condoms but I'm wondering what is going to happen when I want to conceive? I plan to marry in about a year and I want kids soon after. I do not have a yeast infection, STD, or UTI. I talked to a doctor about it once and she thought that I just didn't get lubricated enough but thats not the case either. I'm wondering if any of you suffering from endo have similar problems? Thanks for reading my embarrasing subject!
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Post by ouchy on Feb 3, 2006 17:24:25 GMT -5
Hi. I have the same problem. Right now my problem is a resistant strain of yeast, but I have had the burning problem (to a lesser extent) even when I don't have an infection. Has yeast and other infections in your case been ruled out by a gynecologist w/ a slide or culture?
You can also be allergic to the proteins in the sperm, "semen allergy."
I think my endometriosis just causes a lot of inflammation, but it is worth exploring all avenues, and make sure your doctor is aware that there is no burning when your partner uses a condom.
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Post by positivity on Feb 4, 2006 11:12:38 GMT -5
Thank you so much for replying. I was afraid no one knew what I was talking about. I'm going to talk to my doctor about it again. I'm going on the 20th. I'll talk to her about the allergy, yeast, etc. Thank you so much for responding.
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Post by ouchy on Feb 4, 2006 11:28:55 GMT -5
Not a problem for my reply. I was actually excited to see someone else with a similar problem--not that I am happy you have the same problem, because it sucks! None of my friends had a clue what I was talking about when I would say I have burning after sex. When I have the yeast, it burns like mad for about 30 minutes afterward---especially when I pee right afterward! Even without an infection, I still burn and usually jumping in a bathtub to relax away the pain. My husband is the only one I have been with, so I don't know if it is a semen allergy or not...nothing to compre to! I think part of it in my case is that having sex causes friction on the endometrial implants. But I don't know. I just want to know what all the hype about sex is for...because for me, it just hurts! I think I have had it twice where it didn't hurt. Right after my first lap, and I think that is because I was still numb! Ok. sorry to vent, but I really do understand your problem! Good luck at the doctor! hugs.
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Post by positivity on Feb 4, 2006 13:22:27 GMT -5
I totally understand how you feel. Sex has never been great for me either unfortunately! Its nice to have someone understand. Mine's always worse after when I pee too. But everyone tells me that you are supposed to do that so you don't get a UTI! Never ending battle. So you said taking a bath afterwards helps? Maybe I'll try that. Thanks again.
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Post by ouchy on Feb 4, 2006 14:56:27 GMT -5
Hi! Yes, ALWAYS pee after sex, no matter how painful it is..to avoid UTI's. The baths afterward help, and even just taking a little shower hose and rinsing there after sex can help. I found a lubricant that is also pH balanced to match a "healthy" vagina (and i tested it w/ pH strips, so I know it is true). It's called Vagisil Intimate Lubricant or something like that. Clear Lotion. I think that is the name of it. Anyway, it seems to be the best, and the healthiest. Ok. I better get busy cooking lunch! Have a good day!
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Post by ouchy on Feb 4, 2006 14:57:59 GMT -5
goddd, this stupid forum! it changed the word va-gi-na to "girly thing"...ughhhhh! this is a forum about a women's issue. that is just stupid and uneducated to change the wording of female anatomy!
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Post by positivity on Feb 4, 2006 19:09:26 GMT -5
Great, thanks for your help, ouchy!
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Post by ouchy on Feb 5, 2006 16:59:02 GMT -5
I found a way to get the pain to stop...quit having sex just kidding.
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