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Can you use Clobetasol Propionate cream on your vagina?

By Anonymous December 19, 2008 - 5:07pm
 
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If you are usimg this medication in your vaginal area, is it safe to have sex?

October 1, 2014 - 4:55am
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I just went to the OBGYN today for a pain that I always have when I am having sex. It also itches. She told me it is a little crack in my skin. It is near the hymen, so very near the opening of my vagina. I am experiencing slight burning at the moment, however not on the applied place. It is inside my vagina it seems, very slight, but noticeable and uncomfortable. I am thinking, what if the cream went into my vagina and is causing irritation? It is a steroid, after all. That makes me uneasy, especially in such a delicate and confusing area. I am really worried that I will never get this fixed, especially if this cream doesn't work out. Please give me answers if you think you can help. :(

August 7, 2013 - 3:51am
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I don't know if you will still receive this reply, it being a question you posted a year ago, but I wanted to help out someone with the same problem that I am currently having if I can. Your symptoms sound terribly similar to my own. I have a subset of a disorder called vulvodynia that affects the vestibule of the vagina; so what I have has been called vestibulodynia. I have small tears right outside of my hymenal ring that make intercourse very painful. There is not a lot of research on it at this time, but I assure you it is very real. I have found there to be two possible causes for my own illness. The first is a genetic defect in something called mast cells which play a role in healing of the body, some people have a mutation of a gene that controls these cells and for some reason once they are formed, say from a yeast infection or dermatitis, they continually cause the area of infection to become inflamed even after the source of the infection, etc. has passed. The other, which seems more likely in my case, is a hormonal defect caused by hormonal birth control. If you are or have ever been on the pill, this is something you may want to look into. Some of us are affected by artificial hormones in a way that makes the hormones that our bodies make naturally decrease. So even though with the pill we are receiving artificial estrogen and what not, our body has less of its own estrogen and testosterone which affects the skin in the area where we are experiencing pain (ie., the vestibule). I was told that if you ever experienced a decrease in your libido when you first started taking birth control (which I did) then you may be at risk for vulvodynia. Also it is important to note that just stopping the pill will not fix this problem altogether (although for me it has helped so far). The hormone levels need to be fixed back to their original state. It seems that this is usually done with an estradiol cream compounded with testosterone or with the cream and a testosterone supplement. Please also realize that there may be many many other reasons for your pain as vulvodynia remains extremely complex and not well studied. I would highly advise seeing a specialist that has worked with cases of this disorder before. I have been experiencing my symptoms for two years now and still do not have an official diagnosis. I have seen 4 different gynecologists and have only just been referred to a specialist. The first two doctors told me nothing was wrong. The 3rd agreed with me, after a lot of research on my own to self-diagnose, that it might be vulvodynia, but told me to just wait it out... the fourth has finally been working with me to solve the issue. I just want you to know that it is not in your head and if you find a doctor willing to work with you it can get better.

December 27, 2014 - 5:07pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I don't know if you will still receive this reply, it being a question you posted a year ago, but I wanted to help out someone with the same problem that I am currently having if I can. Your symptoms sound terribly similar to my own. I have a subset of a disorder called vulvodynia that affects the vestibule of the vagina; so what I have has been called vestibulodynia. I have small tears right outside of my hymenal ring that make intercourse very painful. There is not a lot of research on it at this time, but I assure you it is very real. I have found there to be two possible causes for my own illness. The first is a genetic defect in something called mast cells which play a role in healing of the body, some people have a mutation of a gene that controls these cells and for some reason once they are formed, say from a yeast infection or dermatitis, they continually cause the area of infection to become inflamed even after the source of the infection, etc. has passed. The other, which seems more likely in my case, is a hormonal defect caused by hormonal birth control. If you are or have ever been on the pill, this is something you may want to look into. Some of us are affected by artificial hormones in a way that makes the hormones that our bodies make naturally decrease. So even though with the pill we are receiving artificial estrogen and what not, our body has less of its own estrogen and testosterone which affects the skin in the area where we are experiencing pain (ie., the vestibule). I was told that if you ever experienced a decrease in your libido when you first started taking birth control (which I did) then you may be at risk for vulvodynia. Also it is important to note that just stopping the pill will not fix this problem altogether (although for me it has helped so far). The hormone levels need to be fixed back to their original state. It seems that this is usually done with an estradiol cream compounded with testosterone or with the cream and a testosterone supplement. Please also realize that there may be many many other reasons for your pain as vulvodynia remains extremely complex and not well studied. I would highly advise seeing a specialist that has worked with cases of this disorder before. I have been experiencing my symptoms for two years now and still do not have an official diagnosis. I have seen 4 different gynecologists and have only just been referred to a specialist. The first two doctors told me nothing was wrong. The 3rd agreed with me, after a lot of research on my own to self-diagnose, that it might be vulvodynia, but told me to just wait it out... the fourth has finally been working with me to solve the issue. I just want you to know that it is not in your head and if you find a doctor willing to work with you it can get better.

December 27, 2014 - 5:04pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream - this is VERY soothing for cracked vaginal skin and antifungal too. I never leave home w/o it!!

August 14, 2013 - 1:22pm
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Anonymous

Help

August 7, 2013 - 3:49am
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Anonymous

Hi! I'm one of the older women the doctors are telling you about. In Aug.2012, my nurse practitioner prescribed clobetasol for an itching and burning breaking out on my right shoulder blade. It works really well. Today I have the same breaking out on my upper left leg at my panty line. I used it and already feel relief. I break out like this in different parts of my bod when I am under a lot of stress. A word of caution, however, it is a steroid and steroids weaken the immune system. I have to be especially careful because I have fluconasol nasal spray (steroid), and anusol hc suppositories (steroid). I have even been prescribed steroid eyedrops in the past which are very expensive, but that was only once a few years ago. I only use these when absolutely needed, which is not very often...maybe a couple times a year. For dryness in my eyes I now break open a fish oil capsule and apply a couple drops with my fingers...make sure hands are sanitized. I am a firm believer in vitamin and mineral supplements and probiotics during these stressful periods. Good luck to everyone. I am 67 years old. I have enjoyed reading all your comments.

March 15, 2013 - 6:16am
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Anonymous

Clobetasol is a high-potency steroid which is usually meant for external use only. It is used for many skin conditions which may affect the vulva and cause pain and itching. As most of the nerve endings are just outside the vaginal opening it would not be of much use internally in any case! Unless instructed specifically by your doctor, you should only outside the vaginal opening.

February 4, 2013 - 10:57pm

I have just started on clobesterol today, as I too have just been diagnosed with Lechin Schlerosus...which absolutely horrified me when I first looked it up, but you all are making me feel soooo much better! There is no cure, but there is hope to keep it at bay and to have a regular life even with it! Thank you all so much for sharing your personal stories! I also have been diagnosed with HPV..and have to have a procedure in a few weeks to scrape whatever is on my cervix...Leep, I believe is the term for it. I'm not as nervous about that, I have Cin2, which is not cancerous yet, so I feel very fortunate! I am 51 and menopause is beckoning, so I do believe some of this is due to my hormones changing and screwing up the chemistry in my body...that and perhaps a few sexual escapades that I refuse to regret...lol...I'll be back to up date my results!

December 15, 2012 - 7:17pm
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Anonymous (reply to MoJ)

I would love to ask you about your Lichens Schl, as I have it too. (47yo) I'm told it's mild, but it's plenty awful when it strikes! I wrote a reply that took an hour almost, telling you about what I use for it that works great! It was a "journey" finding out about it though! When I tried to "send"on my iPhone, it just disappeared!!! Poof! So infuriating! (I'm at the lake for the weekend w/out computer) so, I will check back at this sight & if you get this I'll give you my emai. Would love to compare notes. Also, I got a "bonus virus" as well! Ha! No regrets!!

July 25, 2014 - 2:30pm
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