Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Irritation Around Clitoris While Urinating?
Question: my wife has been telling me for few days, that she is having some kind of irritation when she pees in her clitoris..so doctor, i wanted to know, how can it be cured and what is causing her such pain.
Brief Answer:
It could be due to vaginal dryness or an infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
welcome to health care magic,
An irritated clitoris could be due to vaginal dryness or an infection.
There could be a hormonal changes in a woman which leads to vaginal dryness as well as infections.This could present with sores,pain,itching and discomfort on activity or while passing urine.
She must get an vaginal examination done from a Gynaecologist.
She may require some tests like complete blood counts,urine routine and microscopy,blood sugar.
Here I am mentioning few things which could help her,
1.Do not wash vaginal or clitorial area with soap or other cosmetic preparations.
2.Use plain water or Lactacyd feminine hygiene liquid if available.
3.Wear loose cotton undergarments.
4.Increase the intake of water and other fluids to 4 to 5 liters a day.
5.You may apply oestrogen creams for vaginal dryness with you advise from your gynaecologist.
6.She can take Tab.IBUPROFEN for pain relief if you experience too much pain.
7.If there is an infection,suitable antibiotics(cephalosporins or quinolones)will be needed for a week or more.
It would be advisable that your wife should consult gynaecologist before starting treatment.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
It could be due to vaginal dryness or an infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
welcome to health care magic,
An irritated clitoris could be due to vaginal dryness or an infection.
There could be a hormonal changes in a woman which leads to vaginal dryness as well as infections.This could present with sores,pain,itching and discomfort on activity or while passing urine.
She must get an vaginal examination done from a Gynaecologist.
She may require some tests like complete blood counts,urine routine and microscopy,blood sugar.
Here I am mentioning few things which could help her,
1.Do not wash vaginal or clitorial area with soap or other cosmetic preparations.
2.Use plain water or Lactacyd feminine hygiene liquid if available.
3.Wear loose cotton undergarments.
4.Increase the intake of water and other fluids to 4 to 5 liters a day.
5.You may apply oestrogen creams for vaginal dryness with you advise from your gynaecologist.
6.She can take Tab.IBUPROFEN for pain relief if you experience too much pain.
7.If there is an infection,suitable antibiotics(cephalosporins or quinolones)will be needed for a week or more.
It would be advisable that your wife should consult gynaecologist before starting treatment.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
