After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent. It hasn't really gotten in the way of sex either, it's just something that doesn't look the same as before. I don't really know who to talk to about it, and my doctor says it's fine still, so I'm wondering a few things. What do you think I should do about it? Should I still worry or should I stop? Do you know anyone else this has happened to?
What do I do about a tear near my clitoris?
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It tore up to your clitoris? Are you sure? Here are some pictures and diagrams of wear the clitoris should be. link
Originally posted by
Sera
After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent.
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After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent. It hasn't really gotten in the way of sex either, it's just something that doesn't look the same as before. I don't really know who to talk to about it, and my doctor says it's fine still, so I'm wondering a few things. What do you think I should do about it? Should I still worry or should I stop? Do you know anyone else this has happened to?
It's not really that close to the vaginal opening where I can imagine it tearing during childbirth.
I'd say talk to your doctor about it. I've never heard of someone tearing their clitoris before..
10/15/2010
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I actually tore through both of my inner labia delivering my first. They were tender for a LONG time, the scar was prominent, rigid and thick. But now that several years have gone by, the scars have softened and are no longer noticeable. Good luck. As for appearance... it probably won't change much now, if at all.
Originally posted by
Sera
After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent.
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After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent. It hasn't really gotten in the way of sex either, it's just something that doesn't look the same as before. I don't really know who to talk to about it, and my doctor says it's fine still, so I'm wondering a few things. What do you think I should do about it? Should I still worry or should I stop? Do you know anyone else this has happened to?
10/15/2010
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That's basicallly what it is. Where it's attached to my clit...Between them it's torn, so they're separate now.
Originally posted by
PassionQT
I've never heard of a torn clitoris, the hood maybe..but hey, anything is possible in childbirth! My inner labia torn twice during separate pregnancies.
10/17/2010
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Well, plastic surgery is a great idea for sure, but on two comfort levels I'm not really comfortable with it. One, I believe that it's fine the way it is (that goes for anything you could get plastic surgery for) unless it's a serious medical situation (Did you know that some women get liposuction on their breasts because they're too big and are causing back problems? Wow). Plus I'm not really comfortable being touched there unless by my husband.
Originally posted by
Kindred
The other option would be to get a consult from a plastic surgeon. There may not be anything medically wrong, but if it bothers you a plastic surgeon should be able to give you options in terms of corrective/cosmetic procedures.
That's an excellent suggestion. I suppose it would work, too.
10/17/2010
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I would be very wary of having plastic surgery unless it is a hygiene issue or it causes you pain, due to scarring and the nerves that would be damaged with surgery. That is such a sensitive area; I hate to hear about women going in for cosmetic surgery like labiaplasty without regard to how surgery can affect sensitivity. Make sure to discuss decreased sensitivity risks with a surgeon BEFORE making a decision to cut.
Originally posted by
Sera
Well, plastic surgery is a great idea for sure, but on two comfort levels I'm not really comfortable with it. One, I believe that it's fine the way it is (that goes for anything you could get plastic surgery for) unless it's a serious medical
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Well, plastic surgery is a great idea for sure, but on two comfort levels I'm not really comfortable with it. One, I believe that it's fine the way it is (that goes for anything you could get plastic surgery for) unless it's a serious medical situation (Did you know that some women get liposuction on their breasts because they're too big and are causing back problems? Wow). Plus I'm not really comfortable being touched there unless by my husband.
That's an excellent suggestion. I suppose it would work, too.
That's an excellent suggestion. I suppose it would work, too.
11/09/2010
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Yeah, I hate hearing about cosmetic surgery. I never liked the idea. As long as it isn't infected, I think she'll be fine.
Originally posted by
Redboxbaby
I would be very wary of having plastic surgery unless it is a hygiene issue or it causes you pain, due to scarring and the nerves that would be damaged with surgery. That is such a sensitive area; I hate to hear about women going in for cosmetic
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I would be very wary of having plastic surgery unless it is a hygiene issue or it causes you pain, due to scarring and the nerves that would be damaged with surgery. That is such a sensitive area; I hate to hear about women going in for cosmetic surgery like labiaplasty without regard to how surgery can affect sensitivity. Make sure to discuss decreased sensitivity risks with a surgeon BEFORE making a decision to cut.
11/09/2010
When I gave birth to my daughter I tore everywhere. Some I got stitches for, some were to minor for them, but all in all the doctor told me that it was normal and "fine". Personally I feel less attractive with the not so noticeable "battle scars", but I don't think that it's anything to worry about or who you would talk to about it. I've got eight little "battle scars" down there from birthing my daughter. I figure that they will eventually fade with time like my other "battle scars" (stretch marks) are slowly doing.
11/09/2010
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If it is just a tear spot scar, perhaps some vitamin d? or something liek that, if its just a visual thing you want to change
Originally posted by
Sera
After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent.
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After I had my baby girl, I realized when she was a week old that my clitoris had literally torn about an inch from my right labia. I didn't need stitches at all near my perineum, or stitches here, but the tear has healed since then and is permanent. It hasn't really gotten in the way of sex either, it's just something that doesn't look the same as before. I don't really know who to talk to about it, and my doctor says it's fine still, so I'm wondering a few things. What do you think I should do about it? Should I still worry or should I stop? Do you know anyone else this has happened to?
12/28/2011
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