Questions for the girls...
I had a bladder tuck 12 ... 14 years ago (time flies!) and was cut from hip to hip at my hairline to help fix a prolapsing uterus. It pulled up the bladder, but the uterus never went back into place -- it half-fills my vaginal cavity when I'm sitting, but rolls back into place when I'm prone on my back.
As a result of the bladder tuck, I have an apron/droop belly. Because of the prolapsing uterus, I can't wear tampons, so it's completely pads for me. Because of the 'shape' of the droop belly, sometimes my flo doesn't go down into the pad, but travels up in my fat crease, and comes out my thigh/hip. [ICK!]
Why am I saying this? Well, during that time, it's certainly hard to keep clean/dry.
Things I've done:
Switch to all cotton panties
Change frequently.
During 'moist/sweaty' days, I do what I did for my son .... desitin! (Yes, diaper rash cream). It keeps things dry, and helps heal any cracks/soreness. They make in in original (white- zinc oxide) and clear (more or less vasoline)
Of course, all the 'normal' things w/ infection ... change towels frequently (use a separate hand towel for that area? use it only once, and put it in the wash).
Be careful w/ the hair dryer, even on low, because there's still some heat put out, and it only increases chance of yeast growth.
Be sure to talk candidly w/ your OB/GYN when you get in.
As for not being moist, when you should be, you're dealing with other things right now. It's okay to NOT be ready in an instant. There are cremes/oils for that too ... but, read the label and consult your OB/GYN before using those during a 'breakout'.
Best of luck, hon!
Ida
As a result of the bladder tuck, I have an apron/droop belly. Because of the prolapsing uterus, I can't wear tampons, so it's completely pads for me. Because of the 'shape' of the droop belly, sometimes my flo doesn't go down into the pad, but travels up in my fat crease, and comes out my thigh/hip. [ICK!]
Why am I saying this? Well, during that time, it's certainly hard to keep clean/dry.
Things I've done:
Switch to all cotton panties
Change frequently.
During 'moist/sweaty' days, I do what I did for my son .... desitin! (Yes, diaper rash cream). It keeps things dry, and helps heal any cracks/soreness. They make in in original (white- zinc oxide) and clear (more or less vasoline)
Of course, all the 'normal' things w/ infection ... change towels frequently (use a separate hand towel for that area? use it only once, and put it in the wash).
Be careful w/ the hair dryer, even on low, because there's still some heat put out, and it only increases chance of yeast growth.
Be sure to talk candidly w/ your OB/GYN when you get in.
As for not being moist, when you should be, you're dealing with other things right now. It's okay to NOT be ready in an instant. There are cremes/oils for that too ... but, read the label and consult your OB/GYN before using those during a 'breakout'.
Best of luck, hon!
Ida
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