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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Cause Bacterial Infections On The Vaginal Area?

The past two months I have had a yeast infection then 3 weeks after that I went to the doctor because I had some itching down by my vaginal area really bad, but discharge seemed somewhat normal. I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection. Now 3 weeks after that, my vaginal area itches and around my pee hole. There is a sensitive red spot that hurts to touch on the side of my pee hole. What could this be?
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Hello.
Thank you for contacting HCM.

You seem to be suffering from Vaginitis. If I was your treating physician I would perform a vaginal swab culture and urine culture first of all to reach the confirm diagnosis and its type.....it may be either of three ( bacterial, fungal or trichomoniasis).
then my treatment plan would be according to the culture reports. As you have mentioned that you have already taken treatment for vaginitis, i would suggest that you now consult your gynecologist for further treatment as excessive use of all drugs will make the causative organism resistant which will make it even harder to cure.
The treatment for recurrent infection may require medicines for a longer period of time.
The red sensitive spot most likely is caused by vigorous itching due to the infection and will heal in a day or two. If it persists you may need to apply an antibacterial cream on it after consultation from the gynecologist.

Meanwhile take extra care of hygiene of genital area, wear cotton undergarments and frequents changing of tampons.

I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns.
Wishing you good health.
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What Cause Bacterial Infections On The Vaginal Area?

Hello. Thank you for contacting HCM. You seem to be suffering from Vaginitis. If I was your treating physician I would perform a vaginal swab culture and urine culture first of all to reach the confirm diagnosis and its type.....it may be either of three ( bacterial, fungal or trichomoniasis). then my treatment plan would be according to the culture reports. As you have mentioned that you have already taken treatment for vaginitis, i would suggest that you now consult your gynecologist for further treatment as excessive use of all drugs will make the causative organism resistant which will make it even harder to cure. The treatment for recurrent infection may require medicines for a longer period of time. The red sensitive spot most likely is caused by vigorous itching due to the infection and will heal in a day or two. If it persists you may need to apply an antibacterial cream on it after consultation from the gynecologist. Meanwhile take extra care of hygiene of genital area, wear cotton undergarments and frequents changing of tampons. I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns. Wishing you good health.