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Suggest Remedies For Soreness In The Vagina After Intercourse
Question: Been celibate for a few years. Had sex with my partner friday and sunday, my vagina was dry and he was relatively rough. After sex i was immediately sore so i put a combination of baby powder, prescription eletone cream and petroleum jelly on the opening of my vagina where the irritation is. The spots are not sore but the localized area -the opening is. It is not weeping, just very sore. Never had this occur before. Please advise?
Brief Answer:
Due to infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From your symptoms it looks like vulvovaginitis to me which is inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina. It may be caused by chafing or friction rub which occurred after intercourse which you had prior to these symptoms or the second possibility is of an infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast.
I suggest you to follow up with your gynecologist as you need to get a pelvic swab sample done for the cervical discharge to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection. Apply cold compresses and wear cotton undergarments. Oral anti inflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful but they should be taken after a prescription from your doctor. Till that time, follow these simple lifestyle measures:
1) Avoid rough intercourse/ masturbation and use a water based lubricant during intercourse.
2) Wear cotton underwear and avoid douching or using feminine products.
3) Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Due to infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From your symptoms it looks like vulvovaginitis to me which is inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina. It may be caused by chafing or friction rub which occurred after intercourse which you had prior to these symptoms or the second possibility is of an infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast.
I suggest you to follow up with your gynecologist as you need to get a pelvic swab sample done for the cervical discharge to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection. Apply cold compresses and wear cotton undergarments. Oral anti inflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful but they should be taken after a prescription from your doctor. Till that time, follow these simple lifestyle measures:
1) Avoid rough intercourse/ masturbation and use a water based lubricant during intercourse.
2) Wear cotton underwear and avoid douching or using feminine products.
3) Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Did you see the picture?
Thank you for your response! Very detailed!
Thank you for your response! Very detailed!
Brief Answer:
Infection likely.
Detailed Answer:
Yes I have seen the picture attached. It seems to be vulvovaginitis.
Regards.
Infection likely.
Detailed Answer:
Yes I have seen the picture attached. It seems to be vulvovaginitis.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Updated photo attached. Still sore want your opinion on stage if healing etc
Brief Answer:
It is better now.
Detailed Answer:
I have seen the new image sent by you. It seems to be much better than before. There is lesser inflammation and infection. It will now subside gradually.
Regards.
It is better now.
Detailed Answer:
I have seen the new image sent by you. It seems to be much better than before. There is lesser inflammation and infection. It will now subside gradually.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been scaring myself looking online. I went to the doctor as you recommended she tested me for bacterial, fungal, yeast, and she said it did not look like herpes but tested me Anyway.
Brief Answer:
It is not herpes.
Detailed Answer:
You need not worry. The infection is improving. It is not herpes. The symptoms will be better soon.
Regards.
It is not herpes.
Detailed Answer:
You need not worry. The infection is improving. It is not herpes. The symptoms will be better soon.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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