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What Causes Swelling, Itching And Burning Sensation In Vagina After Shaving?
Question: So i recently went on a cruise for 8 days and when i came back i shaved my pubic area and then tried to have sex with my boyfriend of 3 years. Before the crusie we had sex almost 1-3 times a day. Now my vagina swells and burns and itches during sex
Brief Answer:
Likely vaginal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Burning, itching and swelling in the vagina is most likely due to the vaginal infection , either bacterial or fungal. Shaving the pubic area is unlikely to have these effects.
Vaginal infection leads to redness and burning sensation in the vagina after intercourse. The photograph you have attached is showing slightly inflammed and red labial folds, suggestive of infection.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined internallly, a vaginal swab examination should be done to detect the type of infection and the treatment should be given accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
Likely vaginal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Burning, itching and swelling in the vagina is most likely due to the vaginal infection , either bacterial or fungal. Shaving the pubic area is unlikely to have these effects.
Vaginal infection leads to redness and burning sensation in the vagina after intercourse. The photograph you have attached is showing slightly inflammed and red labial folds, suggestive of infection.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined internallly, a vaginal swab examination should be done to detect the type of infection and the treatment should be given accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What can i do now? Any home remedies or OTC medications? I cant afford an OBGYN right now but will be able to next month. I am really missing sex and would like to do something to make that possible. Ill attach another picture. The third one is not sperm. That came out of me after sex .
Brief Answer:
Drugs as below
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can take Metronidazole 400mg thrice a day for 7 days, and tab fluconazole 150 mg stat. However, these are empirical medicines for vaginal infection, and you need proper investigation and treatment. You can also take cetrizine for relief in itching.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Drugs as below
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can take Metronidazole 400mg thrice a day for 7 days, and tab fluconazole 150 mg stat. However, these are empirical medicines for vaginal infection, and you need proper investigation and treatment. You can also take cetrizine for relief in itching.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is the white discharge after orgasm normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes white vaginal discharge is completely normal after orgasm.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes white vaginal discharge is completely normal after orgasm.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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