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What Causes Pain, Swelling And Redness In Vagina Post Sex?

Hi, I recently had intercourse with my spouse, & During there was a little irritation, & pain in the vaginal area... after having sexual intercourse, the vaginal area out side was red & swollen & very very painful.. Now im afraid to use the washroom as it might hurt ?. What should i do!!??? Please help!!
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
What problems you are describing about your partner of having pain, redness and swelling in vagina after an episode of intercourse could have been caused due to inflammatory reaction occurred due to mechanical irritation from lack of lubrication.
Kindly wash the area with cold water twice daily and with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon. Ask her to take Tablet. Ibuprofen after food, which should reduce the pain and inflammation. She needs to apply hydrocortisone cream on the areas where swelling is present twice daily after washing and drying and at bed time.
Kindly wear loose fitting undergarments and abstain from sexual activities till the lesions heal completely.
Next time, take care to be gentle and spend more time in foreplay or use water-based lubricants for your activity.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Pain, Swelling And Redness In Vagina Post Sex?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. What problems you are describing about your partner of having pain, redness and swelling in vagina after an episode of intercourse could have been caused due to inflammatory reaction occurred due to mechanical irritation from lack of lubrication. Kindly wash the area with cold water twice daily and with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon. Ask her to take Tablet. Ibuprofen after food, which should reduce the pain and inflammation. She needs to apply hydrocortisone cream on the areas where swelling is present twice daily after washing and drying and at bed time. Kindly wear loose fitting undergarments and abstain from sexual activities till the lesions heal completely. Next time, take care to be gentle and spend more time in foreplay or use water-based lubricants for your activity. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.