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Question: a year ago for aprox more than 2 months i had pelvic floor problems....it started wit symptoms of acute uti thou no fever....i also had acute vaginal fungal infection ...with feeling of incontinence..it went away after taking lots of medications in allopathy as well as in homeopathy ....it finaly got better n nw xctly aftr a yr m suffering from the same situation....last month aftr suffering from cough n cold ..i had the same feeling of last yr..luckily in went to c ma gynec & he detected fungal infection...i was treated wit again allopathy & homeopathy....n felt better thou again tis month post period ..i had the same symptoms ...n have vaginal infection....according to doc the feeling of incontinence is due to discharge whch i have because of infection.....nw as far as homeopathy is concerned ...m taking the treatment for ma hormones since ma periods were irregular & fertility ....is there any connection between me using homeopathy & getting recurrent infections...i have been married for 3.5 yrs n did use contraceptives ...n since then have been suffering from hormonal issues...sexually v have got active nly since a year .....ma urologist doc always says i have overactive bladder issue.....sicne i never have ne other symptoms...but tis frequent problem of mine is hampering ma attempts to get pregnant since ma fertile dates get wasted due to treatment & itching down there...v also use lubes since i have vaginal dryness problem....have been using pre seed ....m tooo confused regarding ma course of action....plz help....
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
You are currently having recurrent vaginal infection that is causing you a feeling of incontinence. You have to eliminate certain predisposing factors like:
1) Diabetes - this has been already ruled out.
2) Recent change in sexual partner or having multiple partners, presence of any type STD.
3) Using any contraceptive pill/ Cu-T (IUD), douching or inserting any foreign object.
4) Concurrent practice of vaginal and anal intercourse in alternate way during same session.
5) Other co-existence factors- irregular diet habit, psychological factor, hormonal imbalance, non-maintenance of genital hygiene during period, cervicitis/ atrophic vaginitis etc.
6) A common reason of recurrent infections is simultaneous improper treatment of the partner which keeps on reinfecting the female partner repeatedly.
It may be aggravated by using chemical substance like lubricant/ jelly with condom or soap/ detergent/ other bath products, causing repeated friction & irritation inside vagina. You can use Vagisil vaginal wash instead of any other bath product.
In this scenario, you must consult with a gynecologist regarding this for proper guidance through pelvic examination (with or without speculum), relevant investigation (like STD profile, vaginal swab test, complete hormone assay etc). Take suggestive measures with supportive medication accordingly.
Following life style changes are helpful to prevent future recurrence:
1) Take healthy diet with anti oxidant (like Vit-E/ C, selenium, zinc, lycopene etc) supplements. Drink plenty of water/ juice for better systemic circulation.
2) Do not touch/ wipe out genital area too much. Also avoid inserting objects or douching inside vagina.
3) Maintain genital hygiene with proper shaving & cleaning. Do regular physical exercise by means of jogging/ walking/ treadmill etc.
4) Wear only clean & cotton underwear. Don't wear any tight fitting cloths or pants to avoid repeated friction/ irritation.
5) Avoid using any type of chemical cosmetics or soap or condoms. Try to avoid any type of sexual activity till full treatment.
6) Avoid stress/ tension/ mental upset by regular deep breathing (20-30 times)/ yoga. Take a sound sleep for complete relaxation.
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
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
You are currently having recurrent vaginal infection that is causing you a feeling of incontinence. You have to eliminate certain predisposing factors like:
1) Diabetes - this has been already ruled out.
2) Recent change in sexual partner or having multiple partners, presence of any type STD.
3) Using any contraceptive pill/ Cu-T (IUD), douching or inserting any foreign object.
4) Concurrent practice of vaginal and anal intercourse in alternate way during same session.
5) Other co-existence factors- irregular diet habit, psychological factor, hormonal imbalance, non-maintenance of genital hygiene during period, cervicitis/ atrophic vaginitis etc.
6) A common reason of recurrent infections is simultaneous improper treatment of the partner which keeps on reinfecting the female partner repeatedly.
It may be aggravated by using chemical substance like lubricant/ jelly with condom or soap/ detergent/ other bath products, causing repeated friction & irritation inside vagina. You can use Vagisil vaginal wash instead of any other bath product.
In this scenario, you must consult with a gynecologist regarding this for proper guidance through pelvic examination (with or without speculum), relevant investigation (like STD profile, vaginal swab test, complete hormone assay etc). Take suggestive measures with supportive medication accordingly.
Following life style changes are helpful to prevent future recurrence:
1) Take healthy diet with anti oxidant (like Vit-E/ C, selenium, zinc, lycopene etc) supplements. Drink plenty of water/ juice for better systemic circulation.
2) Do not touch/ wipe out genital area too much. Also avoid inserting objects or douching inside vagina.
3) Maintain genital hygiene with proper shaving & cleaning. Do regular physical exercise by means of jogging/ walking/ treadmill etc.
4) Wear only clean & cotton underwear. Don't wear any tight fitting cloths or pants to avoid repeated friction/ irritation.
5) Avoid using any type of chemical cosmetics or soap or condoms. Try to avoid any type of sexual activity till full treatment.
6) Avoid stress/ tension/ mental upset by regular deep breathing (20-30 times)/ yoga. Take a sound sleep for complete relaxation.
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
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