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Itching, Irritation In Vagina, Stinging, Bleeding On Urinating. Swab Test Scheduled. Causes?
Hi, I ve had itchy and irritating vagina and vaginal area. I can t tell if it more red than usual. It becomes really itchy at times and when I ve scratched it it hurts more. Then when I urinate it stings and there s drops of blood . I haven t changed any soaps recently and I stopped having sex around 2 weeks ago. I m due to have some swabs this week.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
hi there,
am dr.surendran
nice to meet you here in HCMagic
i completely understand your problem
There are several common causes of vaginal itching, burning, and irritation, including:
1bacterial infections,
2chemical irritants,
3menopause[The drop in estrogen production that occurs at the end of a woman's reproductive years can cause the vaginal walls to thin and dry out.] etc,.
To avoid the symptoms
1Avoid scented pads or toilet paper, creams, bubble bath, feminine sprays, and douches.
2Use water and a plain, unscented soap to regularly clean your genital area. But don't wash more than once a day. Doing so can increase dryness.
3 Always wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
4 Wear cotton panties (no synthetic fabrics), and change your underwear every day.
5Use condoms during sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
6 If you are experiencing vaginal dryness, use a vaginal moisturizer. Apply a water-based lubricant (K-Y, Astroglide) before having sex.
7Avoid sexual intercourse until your symptoms improve.
8Don't scratch -- you can further irritate the area.
hope i helped with your query,
with regards dr.surendiran [hcmagic]
am dr.surendran
nice to meet you here in HCMagic
i completely understand your problem
There are several common causes of vaginal itching, burning, and irritation, including:
1bacterial infections,
2chemical irritants,
3menopause[The drop in estrogen production that occurs at the end of a woman's reproductive years can cause the vaginal walls to thin and dry out.] etc,.
To avoid the symptoms
1Avoid scented pads or toilet paper, creams, bubble bath, feminine sprays, and douches.
2Use water and a plain, unscented soap to regularly clean your genital area. But don't wash more than once a day. Doing so can increase dryness.
3 Always wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
4 Wear cotton panties (no synthetic fabrics), and change your underwear every day.
5Use condoms during sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
6 If you are experiencing vaginal dryness, use a vaginal moisturizer. Apply a water-based lubricant (K-Y, Astroglide) before having sex.
7Avoid sexual intercourse until your symptoms improve.
8Don't scratch -- you can further irritate the area.
hope i helped with your query,
with regards dr.surendiran [hcmagic]
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Hello.
Thanks for the quiry.
Your symptoms suggests vaginal infection. causes could be candidiasis , tricomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis. Accurate diagnosis can be made after a swab test.
Wait for the report and take treatment accordingly.
Stinging urine suggest UTI(urinary tract infection). Drink plenty of water and citrus fruits.
Thanks for the quiry.
Your symptoms suggests vaginal infection. causes could be candidiasis , tricomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis. Accurate diagnosis can be made after a swab test.
Wait for the report and take treatment accordingly.
Stinging urine suggest UTI(urinary tract infection). Drink plenty of water and citrus fruits.
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