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Why Is Cansoft-CL Now Causing Burning And Dryness In My Vulva When It Didn’t Before?
Hi, Im experience burning sensation with mild itching in and around my vulva area and after visiting 2 gynecologist i was asked to use cansoft cl vaginal suppositories with oral fluconzole tablets but for some reason after inserting cansoft cl my vulva area is burning more and becomes dry, what could be the cause I m extremely worried please help me I had used cansoft cl 3 years ago and that time it didn t cause me any irritation or burning but I don t understand why it is burning now and its the 3rd time I m prescribed and its burning too much
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Fri, 21 Mar 2025
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Hello,
You are advised not to douche your vagina; just take care of your hygiene. Avoid sexual intercourse and masturbation for a couple of days. Give time for your vagina to heal. If the vulva/vagina is inflamed (from infection, dermatitis, or dryness), inserting medication may irritate raw tissue more.
You have used Cansoft CL for 3 years; that's quite a long time. Overuse of antifungals/antibiotics can disturb the natural vaginal balance, making burning/dryness worse. It can also be due to developed sensitivity or allergy to one of the components in Cansoft CL.
Take probiotics (curd/yogurt orally or probiotic capsules) to help restore vaginal flora. Do not scratch; it will worsen symptoms. Avoid soaps or harsh washes in the vulva area. Wear loose cotton underwear; avoid panty liners or pads unless needed. Do not apply it if it is causing you discomfort.
Take vitamin E-rich food or capsules once daily for 10 days to prevent dryness. Take adequate water. Let the vagina and vulva heal. You can apply Soframycin ointment to give it a soothing effect. Get re-examined. If the infection is not actually yeast but bacterial vaginosis, a mixed infection, or lichen sclerosus, the medicine may worsen irritation instead of helping.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are advised not to douche your vagina; just take care of your hygiene. Avoid sexual intercourse and masturbation for a couple of days. Give time for your vagina to heal. If the vulva/vagina is inflamed (from infection, dermatitis, or dryness), inserting medication may irritate raw tissue more.
You have used Cansoft CL for 3 years; that's quite a long time. Overuse of antifungals/antibiotics can disturb the natural vaginal balance, making burning/dryness worse. It can also be due to developed sensitivity or allergy to one of the components in Cansoft CL.
Take probiotics (curd/yogurt orally or probiotic capsules) to help restore vaginal flora. Do not scratch; it will worsen symptoms. Avoid soaps or harsh washes in the vulva area. Wear loose cotton underwear; avoid panty liners or pads unless needed. Do not apply it if it is causing you discomfort.
Take vitamin E-rich food or capsules once daily for 10 days to prevent dryness. Take adequate water. Let the vagina and vulva heal. You can apply Soframycin ointment to give it a soothing effect. Get re-examined. If the infection is not actually yeast but bacterial vaginosis, a mixed infection, or lichen sclerosus, the medicine may worsen irritation instead of helping.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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