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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Burning Sensation In The Vagina After Intercourse

I have intercourse with my partner about 4 days ago. After I experienced some pain a little soreness and burning. The next day it began to itch...A LOT. It still itches 3 days later and it doesn t seem to be getting less itchy and it s on the outside of my vagina around my clitoris and the opening. I read many articles about tears but very few said itching was normal. Im not sure if this is a tear that will heal in its own. (my partner was bigger than my past partner) but I can t see myself if there are any tears. If this is the case how long does it usually take for the itchiness to go away? If this isn t a tear what else do you think it could be and should i see my gyno?
Fri, 12 Aug 2016
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Many women may experience burning sensation after intercourse. Common causes include dryness in the vagina, yeast infections, having an STD, urinary tract infection, and friction from sex. Other gynecological causes include uterine fibroid, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, and vaginismus. It is better for go to a gynecologist in your area for diagnosis and treatment.
There are things in which a man or woman can do on their own to help alleviate the pain or burning sensation that is felt after intercourse.
•     One, be sure to communicate with one another, so that each person knows what is going on. This can make it easier to try something new, if needed. Consider using lubricants to help with lubrication, as this can help make sex easier and more enjoyable.
•     Also consider switching positions, as this can sometimes help to alleviate the pain either partner is feeling.
•     Lastly, do not rush sex, as the longer that foreplay lasts, the more arousal, hence lubrication, will occur naturally.
Medicines
•     Antibiotics can used to treat issues like an infection, which helps to alleviate the burning sensation after sex. However, other medications may be needed if the cause is due to vaginal dryness. If vaginal dryness is an issue, use K – Y jelly before sex.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Burning Sensation In The Vagina After Intercourse

Many women may experience burning sensation after intercourse. Common causes include dryness in the vagina, yeast infections, having an STD, urinary tract infection, and friction from sex. Other gynecological causes include uterine fibroid, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, and vaginismus. It is better for go to a gynecologist in your area for diagnosis and treatment. There are things in which a man or woman can do on their own to help alleviate the pain or burning sensation that is felt after intercourse. • One, be sure to communicate with one another, so that each person knows what is going on. This can make it easier to try something new, if needed. Consider using lubricants to help with lubrication, as this can help make sex easier and more enjoyable. • Also consider switching positions, as this can sometimes help to alleviate the pain either partner is feeling. • Lastly, do not rush sex, as the longer that foreplay lasts, the more arousal, hence lubrication, will occur naturally. Medicines • Antibiotics can used to treat issues like an infection, which helps to alleviate the burning sensation after sex. However, other medications may be needed if the cause is due to vaginal dryness. If vaginal dryness is an issue, use K – Y jelly before sex. Thanks