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Vaginal Pessary

Vaginal pessaries are soft removable devices that are usually made out of silicone and are used for the management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urine incontinence. The types of vaginal pessary are ring, Gehrung, Gellhorn, and cube.

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Should I be concerned about my vaginal pain in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from vaginal pain in the third trimester of my pregnancy. This is my first child. I have taken iron and vitamin supplements. Is it normal or do I need to consult a doctor?  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are already in the 36th week of pregnancy. If there is a pain in the bony area, I suggest you take extra calcium 1000 mg tablet or increase the intake of milk and milk products. Do you have any discharge from the vagina or vaginal itching, burning, or any urinary ...  Read Full »

Why do I get a yeast infection every time I have sex with my fiance?

Query: Hello doctor, Why is it that every time I have sex with my fiance, I get a yeast infection? Please help. I am scared of having sex now because of the irritation, itching, and discharge I have later. What can I do to solve this problem? Are there any creams or tablets that I can take? And is this a t...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have developed a yeast infection after having intercourse, then it is likely that it has been transferred to you by your partner. He needs to be treated with antifungal medication after getting a urethral culture done to confirm the infection. At present, you ...  Read Full »

How to cure itchy vagina and yellowish-white odorless discharge?

Query: Hi doctor, I got married a few months back. I have yellowish-white, odorless discharge. It leaves stain and itches quite a bit. I noticed something weird, and after intercourse, my husband could see something similar around his genitals. And that is itchy too. I tried using Abzorb antifungal powder...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, this is a genital infection. This is not the same that occurs before sexual exposure, as that is not yellow or itchy. These two feature makes infection as the source. It is usually seen as a genital or urinary infection in males, which is not always v...  Read Full »

How are itchy bumps on the vagina treated?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old unmarried female. From last one year, I have been suffering from vaginal infection. A few small bumps have grown inside the skin of the vagina. Sometimes, I feel itching inside it. I am sexually active with my fiance. I have consulted a specialist. She told me due to...  Read Full »


Dr. Sonal Prasad

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears to be a contact dermatitis superadded on the warts. Use Panderm cream (combination of Ornidazole, Clobetasol, Terbinafine and Ofloxacin) on the affected area twice a day for 15 days. Also, put Clingen forte vaginal pessary(combination of Clotrimazole, Tinidaz...  Read Full »

Will accidentally applying hand sanitizer on pessary affect the vagina?

Query: Hi doctor, I accidentally put hand sanitizer on my pessary instead of a lubricant. I cleaned my vagina, and there is no burning or irritation. Now I am wondering what else I should do? Please guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. Please tell me, how many hours back did this happen? Which lubricant do you use? How much quantity of hand sanitizer did you put? I am sure you would have removed the pessary after you rea...  Read Full »

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