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What Causes Itching And Swelling In The Vagina?
I have used tampons for many years (various different brands) and never had a problem! I have recently started to use them again since having a baby (c section)! However last month I was incredibly itchy down below for a couple of weeks, on examining in a mirror everything looked normal but was red and swollen! I tried various creams ie. barrier cream, nappy rash cream etc but they all aggravated the itch! I found hydrocortisone helped! I m now on my period again and am having the same problem, I thought it was a specific brand of tampon so I got rid of those but I m still feeling itchy and needing to use hydrocortisone cream! What could this be? I m thinking tampon allergy but I never had any problems wearing them before pregnancy
Fri, 8 Mar 2019
Hi,
There are few possible causes but from your symptoms, it looks like vaginal non-std infections such as vulvovaginitis, It may be caused by chafing or friction rub which occurred after intercourse or the second possibility is of an infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast.
The other reason can be an allergic reaction to soaps, detergents, shower gel and condoms etc.
I suggest you 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: Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries, Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
There are few possible causes but from your symptoms, it looks like vaginal non-std infections such as vulvovaginitis, It may be caused by chafing or friction rub which occurred after intercourse or the second possibility is of an infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast.
The other reason can be an allergic reaction to soaps, detergents, shower gel and condoms etc.
I suggest you 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: Avoid using perfumed soaps and sanitary napkins, bubble baths and toiletries, Change the undergarment daily, wash it in hot water and double rinse.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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