I am 13 months postpartum, 33 years old, married/sexually active, no history of STDs. Off and on since giving birth (the first time probably a couple months after) I've noticed a pain on the side of my clitoris, seemingly where it joins the vaginal skin. The pain is not constant but mainly when it is touched or wiped. I would describe the pain almost as if it is being torn or slit along the join. I've never heard of anything like this before.

I haven't thought to mention it to my OBGYN, because it isn't constant. Today when I used the bathroom it was there again when I cleaned myself, and there was a tiny bit of blood on the toilet paper from that area, not internal.

Important to note is that I never had this before giving birth. Also I know it can't be sexually related, because I have had it when not sexually active. Thanks for any help!

It sounds like a yeast infection under the hood of the clitoris.

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Originally Posted by 8track

It sounds like a yeast infection under the hood of the clitoris.

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Yes, 8, very probable. Some women have heavy hoods protecting that part of our anatomy. And in some cases that is why sensation is reduced, or interrupted.