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What Causes Numbness In The Urethra And Clitoral Area After Masturbation?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Question : a week back I masturbated using a showerhead. Immediately after I had throbbing pain in clitoris for an hour. then the area an the urether went numb. I had sharp stabbing pain from lower abdomen to urether next day . Now the pain has reduced but the numbness continues. The lower abdomen feels really tight like a spasms an I've developed constipation too. The slightest strain causes pain. Have I damaes my nerves? This was my first time masturbating. Checke for UTI came negative. 3-4 pus cells hpf and epithelial cells 2-3.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Nerve damage is unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
You are not used to masturbating, so it is very probable that you are having numbness in the urethra and clitoral area.
It is not possible to develop constipation due to this masturbation.
That is just a coincidence.
And the UTI check is not negative.
There are a few pus cells.
You should have a urine culture test to confirm that there is indeed no significant infection.
Infection is a possibility since the numbness is persisting and you have lower abdominal pain.
So please get a urine culture test too.
Can you upload photos of the area ?
It would be worthwhile to have cold compresses at the area and take a warm Sitz bath ( not too hot water ).
Avoid touching /handling the area, and avoid sex / masturbation for now.
It would be fine in a few days.
The nerves are too deeply situated, and it is rare to damage them with even vigorous masturbation.
Do you experience arousal ?
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)
Hi doctor, no I dont feel arousal right now. I feel a dull ache in the region and decreased sensitivity. I also have abdominal cramps. Went to the physician who said I have lot of gas and muscle spasms in my lower abdomen, so have been given anti spasmodics. I get slight tingling sensations on and off. I used the shower head under water and I suspect some water went into my vagina and urethra accidentally along with some air. Also I didnt completely orgasm, I felt sick as soon as I did. Its like I had spasmed but dint release fully. Then I had throbbing feeling around my clitoris.The next day I had a stabbing pain from lower abdomen to urethra. The pain has reduced considerably now. The desensitisation, particulary the feeling of pressure and pleasurable feeling I would get whenI d hold my urin in, are gone. OR very mild. I also get some prickling sensation in my anus. You think it's just irritation to the area? Not nerves? Thank you
I mean the area continues to be desenstised. Earlierwhen my bladder wasfull I would feel it pressing on my urethra and It would be very pleasurable. Now I feel a very slight sensation.
I had inserted my finger in my vagina, sonot sure if that caused problems. Not sure where the prickling sensation is coming from urethra or vagina..
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cannot be nerves, am sure.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, I am quite sure it is irritation due to friction, not nerves.
As I said, nerves are quite deep and cannot get damaged that easily.
I think it can be a UTI.
Please get a urine culture test.
And if you can upload photos, please do.
Also, it could be vaginal pricking, you might have got a vaginal infection, particularly if you are not sexually active, and inserted a finger inside.
Please get an exam by an OB - GYN, including a vaginal swab and culture also.
You can reach me directly anytime using the following direct link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Numbness In The Urethra And Clitoral Area After Masturbation?

Brief Answer: Nerve damage is unlikely. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. You are not used to masturbating, so it is very probable that you are having numbness in the urethra and clitoral area. It is not possible to develop constipation due to this masturbation. That is just a coincidence. And the UTI check is not negative. There are a few pus cells. You should have a urine culture test to confirm that there is indeed no significant infection. Infection is a possibility since the numbness is persisting and you have lower abdominal pain. So please get a urine culture test too. Can you upload photos of the area ? It would be worthwhile to have cold compresses at the area and take a warm Sitz bath ( not too hot water ). Avoid touching /handling the area, and avoid sex / masturbation for now. It would be fine in a few days. The nerves are too deeply situated, and it is rare to damage them with even vigorous masturbation. Do you experience arousal ? All the best Please feel free to discuss further.