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What Causes Pain And Irritation In Vagina After Appying Premarin Cream?

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Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2014
Question: I just got over a yeast infection. I took terraconazole for three days. I just started premarin cream. One quarter applicator filled three nights a week for vaginal atrophy. Is it normal to be sore and irritated when starting the cream.I feel burning and itching. The cream is. a mess
I am 72
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Answered by Dr. Lohit K (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
will subside. stop if irrestible. antihistamines

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the query and understood your concern.

While starting the premarin cream its normal to feel slight itching and irritation in few individuals. This will subside in few days.. But if the symptoms are increasing and irrestible then I advise you to stop applying the cream.

For the current symptoms you can use antihistamine drugs like chlorpheniramine maleate or cetrizine. This will take care of itching. Also follow good practice while applying the cream. Clean the applicator with hot water after application and drybit well and maintain good hygiene. Apply the cream before going to bed at night.

These measures will help you.

I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them.
Wish you good health and faster recovery.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Lohit K (6 hours later)
I am also having a heavy discharge. Is this a normal side effect of premarin cream?
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Answered by Dr. Lohit K (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
increased vaginal secretion will be there.no disch

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Estrogen will cause increase secretion and hence prevent the dryness, vaginitis. So there will be increased secretion in the vagina. But discharge is usually referred to any infection or irritation. so discharge won't be there with vaginal cream.

If the discharge was increasing or persists or if any signs of infection then consult your gynecologist once for examination. Otherwise no need to worry much.

Hope this helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries.
Wish you good health.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Pain And Irritation In Vagina After Appying Premarin Cream?

Brief Answer: will subside. stop if irrestible. antihistamines Detailed Answer: Hi, I went through the query and understood your concern. While starting the premarin cream its normal to feel slight itching and irritation in few individuals. This will subside in few days.. But if the symptoms are increasing and irrestible then I advise you to stop applying the cream. For the current symptoms you can use antihistamine drugs like chlorpheniramine maleate or cetrizine. This will take care of itching. Also follow good practice while applying the cream. Clean the applicator with hot water after application and drybit well and maintain good hygiene. Apply the cream before going to bed at night. These measures will help you. I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them. Wish you good health and faster recovery. Regards