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Why do I have a burning sensation after sex and urination?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had sex with my husband on the fourth day of my period. One day, while passing urine, in my vagin, there was a burning sensation, and it started paining in the abdominal area below the stomach on the right and left sides. After that, the next day, I had no pain. After that, again the next day, I had sex with my husband, then again it started paining and burning during urination. In short, there is a burning sensation while urinating and a persistent burning sensation after urination. Yesterday, we did not have sex, but in the morning since 6 a.m. I am having a burning sensation in my vagina, which is not at all getting better. What can be the cause of this? And what should I do?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Prabha Ranjan

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Hello,

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Most probably, the burning sensation after urinating is because of a UTI (urinary tract infection). So, get a urine examination done. Investigations to be done include a urine routine and a urine culture and sensitivity. Kindly drink plenty of oral fluids. Follow up with the report.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At January 3, 2018
Reviewed At January 13, 2026

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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