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What Causes Severe Vaginal Itching With Soreness Post Intercourse?

Hello doctor. About 6 days ago I had intercorse. A day after I started itching down below and was very sore. I thought it could be a yeist infection but the symptoms weren t that bad. Then I started my period and the itching and soreness seemed to be okay. Two days went by on my period and I was itching a lot again so then I used Monostat 1 because I had guessed it was a yeist infection. I had used Monostat before and usually the symptoms go away a day after I use it. 3 days had gone by and I felt fine, then today it started hurting when I urinated and then I was itchy again. What should I do? What do you think it is? I know it is not any STD because I have only been with one partner! I NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
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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 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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What Causes Severe Vaginal Itching With Soreness Post Intercourse?

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 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