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What Causes Itching And Soreness After Vaginal Ultrasound?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Question: had a vaginal ultrasound yesterday and today I have a lot of itching and soreness - is that normal ?
it almost feels like a yeast infection but not exactly
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The itching and soreness can be due to allergy to condom used on the vaginal probe.
If there is no foul smelling discharge from the vagina then an infection is not likely.
Clean the vulva with plain, warm water. If you use soap, choose a mild soap, like perfume-free glycerin soap. XXXXXXX it dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area or use a thin layer of Vaseline. Creams containing ceramides and calamine lotion may be helpful but avoid use of any creams containing propylene glycol, lactic acid, urea or salicylic acid.

Also you can take oral antihistaminics like Benadryl or Zyrtec and use topical steroids but don’t take them without a medical supervision unless prescribed by your doctor. He will start with mild steroids first in case the symptoms are persistent.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 hours later)
thank you for the answer

I tried what you suggested and it feels a bit better but not totally

how many times a day should I apply moisturizer ?
in how long should the symptoms disappear ?
can I have sex in the meantime ?

thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Apply 2-3 times

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can apply moisturizer twice or thrice a day as per your discomfort.
The symptoms should disappear in next few days. It is better to avoid having sex till the symptoms are better.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Itching And Soreness After Vaginal Ultrasound?

Brief Answer: Can be due to allergy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The itching and soreness can be due to allergy to condom used on the vaginal probe. If there is no foul smelling discharge from the vagina then an infection is not likely. Clean the vulva with plain, warm water. If you use soap, choose a mild soap, like perfume-free glycerin soap. XXXXXXX it dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area or use a thin layer of Vaseline. Creams containing ceramides and calamine lotion may be helpful but avoid use of any creams containing propylene glycol, lactic acid, urea or salicylic acid. Also you can take oral antihistaminics like Benadryl or Zyrtec and use topical steroids but don’t take them without a medical supervision unless prescribed by your doctor. He will start with mild steroids first in case the symptoms are persistent. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal