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Vaginal Pain

Vaginal pain can be a result of some underlying medical problem or psychological condition. Medical conditions that can cause vaginal pain are yeast infection, gonorrhea, chlamydia, cervical cancer, and injury during sex, delivery, or surgery.

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My fiancee took two I-pills. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, My fiancee was undergoing her menstrual cycle between 30th of last month till the third of this month. We had an unprotected intercourse during that time, and she did not take any contraceptives. Two weeks later, on the 16th of this month, we had unprotected sex again. This time she took ...  Read Full »


Dr. Meeta Bansal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, it was not required to take an I-pill on third of this month. In the next two times, it was required, which she had taken. Bleeding or spotting is because of the I-pill that she took first. But, her periods may be disturbed as she has taken two I-pills in...  Read Full »

I have stabbing pain in my vagina during menstruation. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am experiencing vaginal stabbing pain during my period. It is the first time it feels like this. It is not cramps. My cramps normally feel different. It got much worse when I wore a tampon. Normally, I always wear a tampon and it never hurts. But even without a tampon, it hurts.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi,Glad to hear from you.I am here to answer all your questions.Vaginal stabbing pain during your period particularly if it is a new and different sensation for you, could have various potential causes such as infections. Yeast or bacterial infections can cause pain or discomfort in the vaginal area...  Read Full »

We are experiencing discomfort during sex. Please help.

Query: Hello Doctor,I got married a couple of days back. When I tried to have sex during first night after some foreplay, I found my wife's vagina was having a small hole and my erected penis was not able to penetrate. When I tried a little forcefully, the front skin of my penis rolled back exposing the in...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi,  Welcome to icliniq.com. From the available description it appears to be that both of you are first timers. This kind of problem is commonly encountered because of lack of knowledge. I advice you the following things from your next love making session: Devote at least 30 minutes in f...  Read Full »

I have an uncomfortable feeling with pain on one side of the vulva. Can I have vaginal pimple?

Query: Hi doctor,Yesterday I had a bit of pain and an uncomfortable feeling on one side of my vulva, but I ignored it as it was minor. Today the pain got stronger and I noticed a lump in the size of a pea. There is a small white point in the middle and so I guessed it as a vaginal pimple. Now it hurts a lo...  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. From your explanation, it appears to be a pimple. Please mention whether you have done shaving of the private area recently, or used any new underwear or washing soap. Kindly send a picture of it and it helps for...  Read Full »

I am a 31-year-old female, and I have bleeding between my periods. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old female, and I have bleeding between my periods. My usual bleeding cycle is 34 days. I have one son. I got a C-section seven years ago. For the past four months, I have been getting a mild little dark than usual, bleeding exactly on the 13 to 15th day after my period. It ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is mostly ovulation bleeding, which happens in some females and is entirely normal. Pain has many causes, and get an ultrasound scan and let me know. Till then, you can take the Meftal-Spas tablet twice after a meal for three days. If th...  Read Full »

I have pain in my lower abdomen and vagina after sexual intercourse, which I had ten days back. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had intercourse, and I am having lower abdomen pain. It was ten days back. I had light bleeding during the intercourse. Now I have pain near the clitoris area and over the labia lips.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms can be due to, Dryness caused by infection, improper foreplay, dehydration, age factor, or hormonal imbalance. You can try a natural way of increasing lubrication like increased foreplay or can use lubricant gel. Injury due to dryness or deep penetration...  Read Full »

Are my symptoms due to UTI or signs of early pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I have lower abdominal pain when I urinate, and I have had UTIs, and it usually just burns when I urinate. But, this time, I experienced awful pain in my uterus, and it was hard for me to get off the toilet and walk after urinating. It feels like pressure down there. I also get a sudd...  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you do morning urine pregnancy tests three weeks after the last sex. Your symptoms appear to be due to UTI (urinary tract infection) or STI (sexually transmitted infection). So I suggest you get a urine t...  Read Full »

My bacterial vaginosis got resolved after taking medications. Why do I suddenly have pain in the lower abdomen after two months?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a LEEP two months ago. I am 26 years old. I had a BV infection after both the colposcopy and LEEP. Medicine cleared those up. However, two months post-procedure, I still have sharp pains in my lower abdomen that radiate through my vagina randomly. I notice this when starting to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms suggest vaginitis; it is mainly due to a fungal infection. Keep the area dry and clean, drink a lot of warm water and a soft diet, and use antifungal medicine and cream for application. I would suggest the following: Wear...  Read Full »

I have tight vaginal muscles and extreme pain during sex. Is there any way to make sex less painful?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old, and my boyfriend is 25 years old. We have been in a relationship for the last four years. We never got physically intimate and never had penetrative sex. Now but whenever we try or make an attempt towards penetrative sex or intercourse, I push him away as it hurts me ...  Read Full »


Dr. K. Shanmuganandan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your condition can be cured. But, before that, please answer these questions. 1. Do either of you have any anatomical or arousal issues? 2. Do you have thyroid issues? Thank you.   Read Full »

Why does it hurt so much when my partner tries to penetrate me?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a female. I find it very hard when my boyfriend tries to do penetration in me. I have much pain and it seems like a big stone is present on me. Please help me.   Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have a tight vagina resulting in dyspareunia. A tight or narrow vagina causes pain or discomfort during sex. If there is pain or difficulty in penetration, then it can occur due to inadequate stimulation and arousal. Pain during penetration can occur due to tigh...  Read Full »

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