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I am an 18-year-old female, and I am usually very dry, even if I am aroused. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female, and I engage in sexual activities. Ever since I have masturbated or had sex, I am usually very dry, even if I am aroused. Also, even after I have vaginal discharge, I am not that wet. I had a yeast infection last year and recently had bacterial vaginosis, it wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems to be due to some infection or deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Clean the vagina with vaginal wash regularly. Use some lubrication like vaseline during intercourse always. I suggest you take a capsule of Itraconazole 200 mg once ... Read Full »
I have had vaginal dryness and itching. Is it normal, or is there anything to worry about?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in my early twenties and feel like my vagina is dry. There is no foul discharge or pain, but it itches sometimes. Is it normal, or is there anything to worry about? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is nothing to worry about in your vagina. However, the dryness and itching can sometimes be due to some fungal infection. I would suggest some ways to maintain good perineal hygiene like: 1. Always keep the area dry. Wipe it off eit... Read Full »
Can multiple antibiotics cause vaginal redness and dryness?
Query: Hello doctor, Ever since being on multiple antibiotics for a persistent UTI a year ago, I have had vaginal problems. It was first a bout of yeast infections and then BV. I have tried many pills, external and internal creams, home remedies, and diet changes, but still, I have redness and dryness ext... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear what you have been through. I feel you are having an imbalance in the normal and abnormal organism growth. For a normal vagina, you need both normal and abnormal organisms. When you take too many antibiotics one after other, it kills most of the abnormal o... Read Full »
I am not getting wet during intercourse. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a sexual issue. I do not get wet. The vagina is moist initially, but as it is exposed to air and when foreplay increases, it gets drier. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears to be due to stress or anxiety, so relax and do exercise. However, to exclude other causes, you need to do some blood tests like hemoglobin, total count, differential count, postprandial sugar, prolactin and thyroid stimulating hormone. If you are taking any me... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in my vaginal area and pain while urinating. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a burning sensation in the vaginal area and have pain while urinating. The urine is also foul-smelling. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the Icliniq.com platform. I can understand your concern. This can be due to vaginitis or urinary tract infection. I suggest taking the following medicines: 1. Tablet Metronidazole 400 mg for 7 days (after food) 2. Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day before food for 7 days. 3... Read Full »
Can expired condoms hurt and cause vaginal soreness?
Query: Hello doctor, Last week I had sex with a guy with expired condoms. I saw the packets only after sex and found that they are expired. Is this a problem? Could I be pregnant? Also, I am not sure if this is linked or not but three days ago, I had a really sore, stinging and itchy vagina. I have had t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the condom is expired it means it may break easily if it has not had breach then it is as safe as normal condoms. According to your information, three months have passed after this incident and during these three months did you had normal periods? Normal period me... Read Full »
Why are there pain and discomfort during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and I have been having sex with my fiance for three years. He is the one who took my virginity but almost every time we have sex there is this pain and discomfort feeling. And after it hurts to pee like a discomfort feeling and it gets easier throughout the day but t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms point towards urinary tract infection (UTI) or vaginitis. To differentiate, you must undergo urine routine/microscopy, urine culture, and swab culture of vaginal secretion. For symptomatic relief, you need to drink lots of water (additional 3 to 4 quart... Read Full »
I have pain during sex, vaginal itching, cheesy-white discharge, and abdominal pain. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing pain during sex with stomach pain, pain before I fart, bloating, and delayed periods. I consulted a doctor and did an ultrasound. The results show a right-side ovarian cyst measuring 2 x 1.3 inches. High vaginal swab result shows scanty staphylococcus infection. I to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to ilciniq.com. I have gone through your history, and I can understand your concerns. Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis. It is mainly due to fungal infections caused by antibiotics. So, kindly keep the area dry and clean, drink a lot of warm water, maintain a soft diet, a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20-year-old, weigh 170 pounds, and 5 feet and 8 inches tall. I recently completed a 10-day course of 875 mg Amoxicillin and Macrobid. I no longer experience painful urine, discharge, itching, or anything else. My only noticeable symptom is pain during intercourse. When my partner ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I may describe your symptoms in two ways. Either you had a urinary infection along with a vaginal infection (one has been treated, the other remains) or you neve... Read Full »
I am 20 years old and have severe vaginal pain during sex. Please suggest something.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and have severe pain during sex. It feels like someone has put a paper in my vagina. It will take a very long time before it stops. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis, which mainly occurs due to fungal infection. Keep the area dry, drink plenty of warm water, and have a soft diet. I suggest you use antifungal medicines and creams. Read Full »