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What Do Irritation And Burning At Vaginal Opening After Use Of Astroglide Indicate?
Question: we have been using astroglide for sometime now but I have been experiencing severe irritation and burning at the opening of the vaginia..to make matters worse I have a vaginal cream that I use but that feels like XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ..no fun..the dr put me on diflucan which helps a lot along with ice. No discharge or blister...I have read that coconut oil is a good lubricant...so have you ran across this with anyone?...
Brief Answer:
Artificial lubricants might damage vagina
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.In my opinion astroglide is water based lubricant. It might damage the vaginal mucosa causing irritation and burning.Diflucan is an antifungal drug usually precsribed in cases of yeast infection.The lubricants also might cause irritation due to its spermicidal content.
Coconut oil might be used as lubricant.It is natural and might not cause any irritation.Moreover it might be antibacterial and antifungal. So it might be used.
Spend time in foreplay to increase the natural secretions.Persistent use of artificial lubricants with chemicals should be avoided to prevent damage.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards....dr.srilatha
Artificial lubricants might damage vagina
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.In my opinion astroglide is water based lubricant. It might damage the vaginal mucosa causing irritation and burning.Diflucan is an antifungal drug usually precsribed in cases of yeast infection.The lubricants also might cause irritation due to its spermicidal content.
Coconut oil might be used as lubricant.It is natural and might not cause any irritation.Moreover it might be antibacterial and antifungal. So it might be used.
Spend time in foreplay to increase the natural secretions.Persistent use of artificial lubricants with chemicals should be avoided to prevent damage.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards....dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What should I use to repair the damage from the burning and itching..to help repair
Brief Answer:
Abstinence till healing
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion the damage ,burning and irritation can be healed by:-
1)Avoid using scented soaps or deodorants over vagina.
2)Wear loose cotton inners.
3)Ice packs can give relief.
4)Avoid intercourse for a week till it heals.
5)Avoid fingering or putting foreign bodies in vagina.
Dont worry it will heal soon.
Follow safe sex practices.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Abstinence till healing
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion the damage ,burning and irritation can be healed by:-
1)Avoid using scented soaps or deodorants over vagina.
2)Wear loose cotton inners.
3)Ice packs can give relief.
4)Avoid intercourse for a week till it heals.
5)Avoid fingering or putting foreign bodies in vagina.
Dont worry it will heal soon.
Follow safe sex practices.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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