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Why do I have pain at a particular spot in my vagina during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, Whenever my fiance has been having sex recently (the past few days) it has been painful. I can feel a certain spot on the right inside of my vagina that when he hits it while going in feels like a knife stabbing me in that spot. After he is fully in and going, it does not hurt. It is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. You seem to have Progesterone implant. There may be a slight change in the mucus quality due to these hormones, rendering it thicker, hence less lubricating. There may be a small crack or tear (due to sexual activity) due to inadequate lubrication. In my view, you should... Read Full »
I have itching and irritation around my vaginal opening. Is this due to a history of herpes?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a twenty-five-year-old girl diagnosed with genital herpes three years ago and was put on acyclovir medication for six months, significantly decreasing the rashes. However, I continued to suffer wounds around and near the vaginal entrance and vulva. The itching became intense and no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your symptoms appear to be a mix of illness, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, a lack of physical activity, and incorrect repair of urogenital tissues. So treating with medications alone will not be beneficial; here ar... Read Full »
I Have A Swollen Labia After Protected Intercourse. What Should I Do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sexual intercourse last night with protection. Immediately after, I went to take a shower and I see that my left labia majora is swollen but painless. It is kind of weird to walk lie down or sit. It was only my second time having sex. What should I do? Is this a dangerous situati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry. The possibilities for this swelling are: 1. You could be allergic to the latex material of the condom. So, due to the friction, the local skin is showing a reaction. Maybe, the other labia is also slightly swollen, but not... Read Full »
Why do I have vaginal discharge after three months of delivery?
Query: Hello doctor, Three months ago, I had a forceps delivery. Now, I am experiencing heavy vaginal discharge. I guess that comes from below my clitoris. I can see mucus like discharge in and around clitoris. When I sit, I feel a gush below clitoris. My doctor said there is no problem and I am normal. Bu... Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have pain while passing urine or in the lower abdomen? If pus or yellowish discharge per vagina, then you need to consult a gynecologist and get a speculum examination. If necessary, then get an ultrasound scan. Culture and sensitivity of the discharge will con... Read Full »
Some doctors say that I have lichen sclerosus, and some say I do not. What do I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having some vaginal problems for the past five months, it started with a tiny tear at the bottom of the opening after sex, and it would recur every time by doing sex. I waited for a month, and it progressed into redness and inflammation around the opening and a sore vulva. It ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, be positive, and you will surely get rid of this issue soon. I have also seen your sent pictures (attachment removed for patient's identity protection). You have been on Tetracycline (an antibiotic that covers many infections) for acne. I am scared if you cont... Read Full »