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What Causes Burning Sensation In Vagina And Abdominal Pain Post Intercourse?
Question: Had unprotected sex 5 days ago with partner. I noticed at time of intercourse that his penis had an extremley strong odor but didnt think much of it.
About 2 days ago i just didnt feel right down below. My symptoms are:
*slight burning in vagina area but NOT when i urinate
* very strong odor that i tried to clear with probiotics and PH balancing supositries. Slight improvement
*when i inserted finger into vagina came out covered in cottage cheese like discharge
*urinating more than normal but not much coming out
* pain in lower abdominal regional occassionaly
I have a history of VB and thrush but this smell and discharge is more than usual.
Please help. I feel disgusting!
About 2 days ago i just didnt feel right down below. My symptoms are:
*slight burning in vagina area but NOT when i urinate
* very strong odor that i tried to clear with probiotics and PH balancing supositries. Slight improvement
*when i inserted finger into vagina came out covered in cottage cheese like discharge
*urinating more than normal but not much coming out
* pain in lower abdominal regional occassionaly
I have a history of VB and thrush but this smell and discharge is more than usual.
Please help. I feel disgusting!
Brief Answer:
Vaginosis- bacterial with or without fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Of course a discharge like this is not normal and usually reflects an infection of either bacterial, fungal or parasitic origin. It is impossible to guess what the cause is without the benefit of examining you and performing a microscopic exam of the discharge.
In the absence of being able to do this you could try an over the counter preparation to treat a possible fungal cause. This would be clotrimazole and is used once daily at bedtime for at least 3 days. It is a topical cream actually which is inserted into the vagina.
I suspect however that what is causing this is either bacterial vaginosis or possibly a sexually transmitted disease. For this reason I recommend you see your doctor as soon as possible for an examination and appropriate medical management. This will usually respond quickly with a properly selected antibiotic. Trichomoniasis can cause these symptoms and is always transmitted sexually. Again there is no way to diagnose this is the absence of an exam and sample of the fluid discharge. I hope you understand this aspect.
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
Vaginosis- bacterial with or without fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Of course a discharge like this is not normal and usually reflects an infection of either bacterial, fungal or parasitic origin. It is impossible to guess what the cause is without the benefit of examining you and performing a microscopic exam of the discharge.
In the absence of being able to do this you could try an over the counter preparation to treat a possible fungal cause. This would be clotrimazole and is used once daily at bedtime for at least 3 days. It is a topical cream actually which is inserted into the vagina.
I suspect however that what is causing this is either bacterial vaginosis or possibly a sexually transmitted disease. For this reason I recommend you see your doctor as soon as possible for an examination and appropriate medical management. This will usually respond quickly with a properly selected antibiotic. Trichomoniasis can cause these symptoms and is always transmitted sexually. Again there is no way to diagnose this is the absence of an exam and sample of the fluid discharge. I hope you understand this aspect.
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
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
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