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My birth control ring led to yeast infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My problem has resolved, but I am still worried. Two years ago, I was on NuvaRing, and I was getting multiple yeast infections. I went to a couple of doctors, and they said it was yeast and also vaginitis. After months of itching and at times white curdy discharge, I was getting a red ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be due to an allergy to the ring and had lead to some infection. What you can do at present are two tests called high vaginal swab culture and sensitivity, which is tell us whether any infection is there at present or not. In case if it is there, it will show ... Read Full »
I have had itching in the vagina for the past one month. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor,I have an itching issue in the vaginal area. I have been facing this issue for the past month. I have tried using coconut oil, but it just gave a temporary solution, which is also not working. I have not taken any medicine for this nor visited any doctor. I am a 24-year-old unmarried girl.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. Please let me know if you are sexually active or not. Follow these non-medication-based recommendations:- 1) Keep the vaginal area dry. 2) Wash with a good feminine wash. 3) Wear loose cotton undergarments. 4)... Read Full »
Can vaginal infection cause fishy vaginal discharge and itching for two years?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a smelly vaginal discharge for the past two years. It seems to be a fishy odor. I never had any sexual intercourse. I have itching in my vagina. I am scared whether I have a vaginal infection. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have bacterial vaginosis. It is not an infection. It occurs due to an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy bacteria in the vagina. Every woman can have this imbalance. They act as security by preventing new infections from entering the body. Using Vaginal wash... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My boyfriend and I had rough sex. And a few hours, I got sore down there and it hurt. When I looked at my vagina, there was a kind of tear at the clitoris and the lips are sore and swollen. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I request you to tell me if you are experiencing any bleeding as well. It will be helpful if you can share an image for a better assessment of your condition. Nevertheless based on your information I suggest the follo... Read Full »
I am having a lot of itching in the vaginal area. How to prevent it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a lot of itching and irritation in the vaginal area. I observed a slight itching sensation in the vagina starting from the last week. Day by day, it irritates me a lot. Please help me to prevent this. I am not under any medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itching and irritation around the vaginal area could be due to vaginal yeast infection, bacterial infection or urinary infection or poor hygiene, or contact dermatitis (to clothes or panties). You could try the following methods to reduce these symptoms: 1) Do not ... Read Full »
I am experiencing thick white discharge during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing a vaginal infection. I have observed thick, curdy white discharge and am encountering pain during sex. Additionally, I have noticed some tiny bumps around the vulva and inside the vulva, accompanied by itchiness.Please provide guidance. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Please share a picture of the affected area. If there is unprotected sex, one needs to consider sexually transmitted infections. Tests to consider are:TPHA (treponema pallidum hema... Read Full »
If I have vaginal prolapse, will I be fitted with a pessary
Query: Hello doctor, If I have vaginal prolapse, will I be fitted with a pessary the day of discovery or will I be told to return another day? I am not really sure if you have a uterine prolapse but I seem to have several similar symptoms which includes, the feeling that you are sitting on a ball, increas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, they may treat prolapse with pessary on the same day. As this is not a lengthy procedure, pessary insertion takes a few minutes to be done. But delays can be expected just in case a right size and shaped (according to your vagina size) pessary is not available ... Read Full »
What are the causes of severe bleeding after sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had intercourse, and there was quite a lot of bleeding. The next day it stung quite a bit, and when I urinated, it was painful to sit down. I inspected my vulva with a mirror and found a tear or rip at the base of my vulva. I searched, and I think it is at the posterior fou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history given by you, apart from a vaginal tear, the following reasons can also cause similar symptoms: 1. Firstly, women can bleed post-sex if intercourse is done soon after the periods, but this does not cause pain. 2. Secondly, virgin girls can ble... Read Full »
Why do I get lower back and pelvic pain during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I have lower back pain, pelvic pain, heaviness in the vagina, bleeding, and pain during sex. I had my cervix, tubes, and uterus removed four years back. I am attaching pictures kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. You had an infection and vault prolapse from the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Why was your uterus removed? If there is bleedin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from recurrent vaginal itching followed by a burning sensation while urinating for the past many days. When I take Itraconazole medicine. It gets fine but after a few days, it happens again. My vaginal discharge’s odor is weird even after I take care of my hygiene. My physica... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I request you please provide me with further details of the type of vaginal discharge and your menstrual cycle. Thanks and regards. Read Full »