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What Causes Sore And Swollen Vagina During Pregnancy?
hello i am currently pregnant and my vagina has been very sore and itchy. i ahve had this for a while but latly parts of my vagina have swollen up and gone very red. it has been that painful it has made me cry. i cannot wear any underwear as its very sore and rubs.
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
Hallow Dear,
You seem to have vaginal infection which could be bacterial, fungal or trichomonal. These infections lead to vaginal itching and pain with discharge. Since during pregnancy the immunological response is poor, these infections are commonly observed. If you are having curdy discharge, it could be fungal infection. Trichomonal vaginal discharge is frothy greenish white while the bacterial discharge is mucoid or yellowish pus. Fungal infections can be treated with antifungal vaginal pessaries, Metronidazole can take care of trichomonal infection while for bacterial infections, antibiotics are needed. Both the partners should have the treatment simultaneously.
Please report to your Obstetrician for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. During the treatment, please observe the following instructions:
1. Observe Sexual abstinence till you are completely cured.
2. Both the partners have to follow these instruction.
3. Clean shave the private parts.
4. Cut the nails short.
5. Use soft panty liners.
6. Boil the underwear daily.
Hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
You seem to have vaginal infection which could be bacterial, fungal or trichomonal. These infections lead to vaginal itching and pain with discharge. Since during pregnancy the immunological response is poor, these infections are commonly observed. If you are having curdy discharge, it could be fungal infection. Trichomonal vaginal discharge is frothy greenish white while the bacterial discharge is mucoid or yellowish pus. Fungal infections can be treated with antifungal vaginal pessaries, Metronidazole can take care of trichomonal infection while for bacterial infections, antibiotics are needed. Both the partners should have the treatment simultaneously.
Please report to your Obstetrician for proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. During the treatment, please observe the following instructions:
1. Observe Sexual abstinence till you are completely cured.
2. Both the partners have to follow these instruction.
3. Clean shave the private parts.
4. Cut the nails short.
5. Use soft panty liners.
6. Boil the underwear daily.
Hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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