Joshua S. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I believe I have small cuts on my vulva and vagina opening. The cuts appeared today after using the bathroom and rough toilet paper. They look like small shallow blisters and rubbed raw open areas, similar to small burns. They don't hurt much and feel like paper cuts. I have no unusual discharge and have had the same partner for a year with no new sexual partners. What could these cuts be and what should I do?

March 8th, 2023

Eric S. answered

The lesions you are describing have characteristics similar to ulcers, which are often associated wi...

March 8th, 2023

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