
What Causes Itching, Slight Burning And Soreness In Vaginal Area?

Question: I am in a relationship in which I have unprotected sex...I was tested but my partner was not. I guess I trusted him enough to believe he is STD-free (I know, not smart). I did not have any problems or symptoms until two days ago. Unfortunately, I was unfaithful just one time with an ex-boyfriend. We were completely protected the whole time and he did not ejaculate. I am probably paranoid because he has a history of promiscuity, and gave me chlamydia years ago after unprotected sex.
I had myself tested 7 full days after protected sex with the ex-boyfriend. Everything came back negative. But literally a few hours after the test, I started developing symptoms (itching, slight burning, soreness). I went to urgent care and they gave me medication for bacterial vaginosis, and said there is bacteria, blood, and mucus in my urine. I am guessing it's a urinary tract infection, but the doctor said I should be tested for chlamydia/gonorrhea again. He said that 7 days may have been too early. Of course, I know I may be at risk from my actual boyfriend (more likely), but my question is strictly about the exposure I had with the ex-boyfriend...since it was protected and I waited a full 7 days, isn't that pretty reliable for the chlamydia/gonorrhea test? I thought condoms provide a lot of protection against chlamydia/gonorrhea if they don't break. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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I had myself tested 7 full days after protected sex with the ex-boyfriend. Everything came back negative. But literally a few hours after the test, I started developing symptoms (itching, slight burning, soreness). I went to urgent care and they gave me medication for bacterial vaginosis, and said there is bacteria, blood, and mucus in my urine. I am guessing it's a urinary tract infection, but the doctor said I should be tested for chlamydia/gonorrhea again. He said that 7 days may have been too early. Of course, I know I may be at risk from my actual boyfriend (more likely), but my question is strictly about the exposure I had with the ex-boyfriend...since it was protected and I waited a full 7 days, isn't that pretty reliable for the chlamydia/gonorrhea test? I thought condoms provide a lot of protection against chlamydia/gonorrhea if they don't break. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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Brief Answer:
Likely to be urinary infection or urethritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Chlamydia infection can occur only if you came into contact with infected semen. But since you had protected sex and the condom was intact, there is no chance of a chlamydia infection from your ex boyfriend.
You probably have a urinary infection and sexually active women can get a UTI easily.
Gonorrhoea is unlikely as it would manifest within a week of exposure usually.
Likely to be urinary infection or urethritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Chlamydia infection can occur only if you came into contact with infected semen. But since you had protected sex and the condom was intact, there is no chance of a chlamydia infection from your ex boyfriend.
You probably have a urinary infection and sexually active women can get a UTI easily.
Gonorrhoea is unlikely as it would manifest within a week of exposure usually.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you. I returned to the doctor today because my urinary symptoms had worsened. They did another test and finally decided to treat me for a UTI. That looks like the most likely culprit, just as you said.
Brief Answer:
Thanks for the update. Get well soon
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback . I am glad that you got the right treatment.
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
I shall be happy to help you with any further queries in the future.
Dr Noble Zachariah
Thanks for the update. Get well soon
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback . I am glad that you got the right treatment.
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
I shall be happy to help you with any further queries in the future.
Dr Noble Zachariah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I just tried to write a follow-up question before, but it looks like it did not submit. This is my last question,and thanks again for your help. My question is, even if there were a chance of getting chlamydia, wouldn't the NAAT test be pretty accurate at 7 days? I know nothing is 100%, but it seems like it is pretty reliable. Also, the doctor said that chlamydia could cause my UTI, but in my experience and from what I've read, it usually does not cause symptoms in women (?) It seems more likely that this is just a "regular" UTI? Again, I know nothing is guaranteed, but just wondering. I am probably just paranoid because this partner gave me chlamydia in the past, and I fear passing it to my boyfriend. That's all, thank you.
Brief Answer:
Not a Chlamydia infection
Detailed Answer:
If you had a Chlamydia infection, NAAT would have been positive.
Chlamydia produces more of vaginal infection rather than UTI.
I feel you had only a regular UTI and hope it is fully cleared with treatment.
You could repeat a urine examination to confirm.
Relax, you have not passed anything to your boyfriend.
Not a Chlamydia infection
Detailed Answer:
If you had a Chlamydia infection, NAAT would have been positive.
Chlamydia produces more of vaginal infection rather than UTI.
I feel you had only a regular UTI and hope it is fully cleared with treatment.
You could repeat a urine examination to confirm.
Relax, you have not passed anything to your boyfriend.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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