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What Causes Red, Itchy And Swollen Clitoris After Intercourse?
Hi about 3 days ago I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend we always use protection . we used a NYC condom. The following day my clitorus was really itchy so I decided to shower and really wash well and that helped a little . So I gor out the shower and saw that it was swollen and red so I put some vaseline on it and if helped so much more but it is still itchy as we speak I have made an appointment for the Ob Gyn . I was wondering if you had an idea of whats going on . . Can it be an allergic reaction to the condom ? Its been to long that I have been dealing with this its really stressful
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
Hallow Dear,
Condom is made of latex rubber. Latex rubber when comes in contact with any inner lining (mucous membrane) causes swelling of the mucous membrane and subsequently may lead to infection.
Occasionally, during intercourse with condom on, particularly if the insertion is a blind insertion, the penis with condom may touch the urinary opening which is situated right under the clitoris. This leads to inflammation of urinary opening which may ascend up reaching right upto kidneys, which then is termed as Honeymoon pyelitis.
You seem to have swelling of the urinary outlet along with clitoral swelling. Local soothing agents may help to some extent, however you may need some antibiotics if infection has set in. It could be even fungal infection which may require antifungal treatment and may get worsened with antibiotics. Please report to your Gynaecologist ASAP.
For the time being, some Lactobacilli perineal wash like Lactacyd may help you to get some relief.
Please avoid local irritation by clothes.
Till you are completely cured, please observe complete sexual abstinence.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Condom is made of latex rubber. Latex rubber when comes in contact with any inner lining (mucous membrane) causes swelling of the mucous membrane and subsequently may lead to infection.
Occasionally, during intercourse with condom on, particularly if the insertion is a blind insertion, the penis with condom may touch the urinary opening which is situated right under the clitoris. This leads to inflammation of urinary opening which may ascend up reaching right upto kidneys, which then is termed as Honeymoon pyelitis.
You seem to have swelling of the urinary outlet along with clitoral swelling. Local soothing agents may help to some extent, however you may need some antibiotics if infection has set in. It could be even fungal infection which may require antifungal treatment and may get worsened with antibiotics. Please report to your Gynaecologist ASAP.
For the time being, some Lactobacilli perineal wash like Lactacyd may help you to get some relief.
Please avoid local irritation by clothes.
Till you are completely cured, please observe complete sexual abstinence.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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