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What Causes Vaginal Odor And Burning Sensation During Urination?
Question: I use a pessary and have had no trouble for the past two years - I now have a vaginal odor and when I urinate it burns - I used some vaginal cream - vagisil - also removed my pessary a few days ago and applied KY untragel on the pessary to insert easily.....
Thank you XXXXXXX
Thank you XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Further tests to exclude uro-vaginal infection advised first...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concerns.
1. Vaginal Pessary is a device used to support the prolapsed pelvic organs.
2. The vaginal odor and burning sensation when you urinate are indicative for possible uro-vaginal infection. Further tests are recommended:
- urine analysis to exclude urinary tract infection
- vaginal swab testing to exclude vaginal infection
If no infection is present, then, it might be due to irritation of vaginal mucosa when the pessary is inserted. KY untragel is a lubricant that will help ease the irritation. However, I still think you should go for further tests to exclude infection first and get proper treatment.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Further tests to exclude uro-vaginal infection advised first...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concerns.
1. Vaginal Pessary is a device used to support the prolapsed pelvic organs.
2. The vaginal odor and burning sensation when you urinate are indicative for possible uro-vaginal infection. Further tests are recommended:
- urine analysis to exclude urinary tract infection
- vaginal swab testing to exclude vaginal infection
If no infection is present, then, it might be due to irritation of vaginal mucosa when the pessary is inserted. KY untragel is a lubricant that will help ease the irritation. However, I still think you should go for further tests to exclude infection first and get proper treatment.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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