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What Causes Problem In Keeping Tampon And Nuva Ring After Vaginal Allergic Reaction?

A month and a half ago I had a terrible vaginal allergic reaction. I was covered in blisters, swollen, and the pain was the worst I ve ever had in my life (I ve been with the same man for 11 years, and I still got tested for all STDs just to be safe). It has since cleared up, but I have noticed a change in my vagina. I can no longer keep a tampon in, the soft cup and my Nuva ring do not fit the same. I am able to enjoy sex again, but I bleed a little every time now. Do you know what might be causing this? Is there anything I can do?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
Hello Mam,
I just read your query. As you have been suffered with allergic vaginal reaction one and a half month ago and got tested for STDs and the results are negative.
* But besides STD there might be many reasons which can cause problem. As you were not able to keep tempon and nuva ring and you bleed a little after doing intercourse, this is indicating towards contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis can be due to long term use of these products, which causes irritation in the normal vaignal skin and whenever anything comes in contact with your skin or rubbed against your skin, you got the symptom.
Besides this eczema or psoriasis may also occur which can cause the problem but all these can be ruled out by clinical examination.
* Sometimes the normal flora(the micro organisms living in the vagina without harming them) of vagina got disturbed and can produce symptoms like this.
* You need to visit a nearby gynecologist for clinical examination as the doctor can take a look at these and can rule out the exact cause. If you need a local ointment then the doctor can prescribe it after taking a look at the skin.
* Till then as a precautionary measure wear loose and comfortable cotton undergarments.
* Instead of using tempons use simple cotton sanitary pads and change them frequently.
* Keep the vaginal area clean and dry as if it will remain moist may lead to fungal infection.
* Use mild soap for washing vagina as harsh soap can casue more irritation.
* Instead of nuva ring you can choose oral contraceptives after consulting your doctor.
*You can sitz bath once or twice a day. Sitz bath is sitting in lukewarm water in a tub.
* If you go for swimming then after swimming change clothes as soon as possible as wet clothes may also increase the problem.
* I hope you are satisfied with my answer and ot would be helpful for you.
Thank you.
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What Causes Problem In Keeping Tampon And Nuva Ring After Vaginal Allergic Reaction?

Hello Mam, I just read your query. As you have been suffered with allergic vaginal reaction one and a half month ago and got tested for STDs and the results are negative. * But besides STD there might be many reasons which can cause problem. As you were not able to keep tempon and nuva ring and you bleed a little after doing intercourse, this is indicating towards contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis can be due to long term use of these products, which causes irritation in the normal vaignal skin and whenever anything comes in contact with your skin or rubbed against your skin, you got the symptom. Besides this eczema or psoriasis may also occur which can cause the problem but all these can be ruled out by clinical examination. * Sometimes the normal flora(the micro organisms living in the vagina without harming them) of vagina got disturbed and can produce symptoms like this. * You need to visit a nearby gynecologist for clinical examination as the doctor can take a look at these and can rule out the exact cause. If you need a local ointment then the doctor can prescribe it after taking a look at the skin. * Till then as a precautionary measure wear loose and comfortable cotton undergarments. * Instead of using tempons use simple cotton sanitary pads and change them frequently. * Keep the vaginal area clean and dry as if it will remain moist may lead to fungal infection. * Use mild soap for washing vagina as harsh soap can casue more irritation. * Instead of nuva ring you can choose oral contraceptives after consulting your doctor. *You can sitz bath once or twice a day. Sitz bath is sitting in lukewarm water in a tub. * If you go for swimming then after swimming change clothes as soon as possible as wet clothes may also increase the problem. * I hope you are satisfied with my answer and ot would be helpful for you. Thank you.