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Vaginal And Clitoris Itching, Abdominal Pain. Possible Reasons?
Hi Doctor, I am 27 weeks pregnant. I have itching around my vagina and clitoris (mainly on the labia majora ), I sometimes also get very severe pain on the left lower abdomen which lasts for about a minute. This pain happens when I sit down from a standing position. What could be the possible reasons? All my scans and blood reports are normal. I had urine infection ( pus cells 10-15) and was given medication. After the course I had got the sample checked and the report said there were 1-2 pus cells. What should I do?
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Thu, 4 Oct 2012
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hi there
Pregnancy is a period of low immunity and also the increased glycogen content in the vaginal cells predispose it to fungal ( commonly candida ) infections or bacterial infections which could be asymptomatic or with minimal symptoms .
If you are also having a white curdy discharge it is suggestive of candida infection
Or if u have increased frequency of urination or pain on passing urine it is suggestive of urinary tract infection .
As for your pain in lower abdomen its called as Braxton hick contractions or false labour .
Its a way to prepare you for the true labour pains
You can do the followin for it
take a small walk
eat a snack or drink some water
relax for some time
with these steps your pain will reduce
In case the pain continues to increase you will need to contact ur gynaecologist
Pregnancy is a period of low immunity and also the increased glycogen content in the vaginal cells predispose it to fungal ( commonly candida ) infections or bacterial infections which could be asymptomatic or with minimal symptoms .
If you are also having a white curdy discharge it is suggestive of candida infection
Or if u have increased frequency of urination or pain on passing urine it is suggestive of urinary tract infection .
As for your pain in lower abdomen its called as Braxton hick contractions or false labour .
Its a way to prepare you for the true labour pains
You can do the followin for it
take a small walk
eat a snack or drink some water
relax for some time
with these steps your pain will reduce
In case the pain continues to increase you will need to contact ur gynaecologist
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