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What Causes Pain And Itching Around Vagina After Intercourse?
Question: Hi doctor i recently had unprotected sex and my vagina is really red hurts and itches really bad i dont know what to do and im really scared
Brief Answer:
Vulvovaginitis or vaginal infection likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From your symptoms it looks like vulvovaginitis to me which is inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina. It may be caused by chafing or friction rub which occurred after intercourse which you had prior to these symptoms or the second possibility is of an infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast. An infection is associated with change in vaginal discharge as well and it may change in color, consistency or smell.
I suggest you to follow up with your gynecologist as you need to get a pelvic swab sample done for the cervical discharge to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection. Apply cold compresses and wear cotton undergarments. Oral anti inflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful but they should be taken after a prescription from your doctor. Till that time, follow these simple lifestyle measures:
1) Avoid rough intercourse/ masturbation and use a water based lubricant during intercourse.
2) Wear cotton underwear and avoid douching or using feminine products.
3) Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.
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
Vulvovaginitis or vaginal infection likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
From your symptoms it looks like vulvovaginitis to me which is inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina. It may be caused by chafing or friction rub which occurred after intercourse which you had prior to these symptoms or the second possibility is of an infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast. An infection is associated with change in vaginal discharge as well and it may change in color, consistency or smell.
I suggest you to follow up with your gynecologist as you need to get a pelvic swab sample done for the cervical discharge to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection. Apply cold compresses and wear cotton undergarments. Oral anti inflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful but they should be taken after a prescription from your doctor. Till that time, follow these simple lifestyle measures:
1) Avoid rough intercourse/ masturbation and use a water based lubricant during intercourse.
2) Wear cotton underwear and avoid douching or using feminine products.
3) Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries.
4) Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse (to remove any irritating detergent) and take adequate nutrition and sleep.
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Herpes less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Herpes is less likely as there are no boil like lesions on the vulva. In case there is intense pain with fever then it is best to get a blood test done.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Herpes less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Herpes is less likely as there are no boil like lesions on the vulva. In case there is intense pain with fever then it is best to get a blood test done.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So i can rule herpes out ? Its just a vaginal infection ?
Brief Answer:
Most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is likely to be a simple vaginal infection.
Regards.
Most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is likely to be a simple vaginal infection.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can i pass it to my partner will they be infected as well?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
The fungal and bacterial infection can also be transferred to your partner. It is best to avoid having sex till you are completely cured.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
The fungal and bacterial infection can also be transferred to your partner. It is best to avoid having sex till you are completely cured.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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