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What could be the reason for cuts in the vagina after sex?

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Hello doctor,

I have had cuts in my private part after having sex that does not heal for three to four days. Why does it occur and what is the solution? Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy

Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who completed her MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Utkal University, India. Following that, she worked in the United Kingdom at the Oxford University Hospital’s Fetal Medicine Unit with a training focus on high-risk obstetrics and obstetric ultrasound. She later moved to Australia and trained herself at one of the country’s largest maternity hospitals, Monash Health, Melbourne. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Vaginal irritation, burning sensation, or cut-like sensation is due to insufficient lubrication or too much friction during intercourse. Other causes include:

  1. Latex allergy (allergic dermatitis) - In the case of allergic dermatitis, there will be itching, a burning sensation, and vaginal dryness. The symptoms will appear one to two days after the sex.
  2. Sexually transmitted infections (STI)- They often do not produce any symptoms but can sometimes cause vaginal itching.
  3. Candidiasis or fungal infection.

I suggest you use a water-based lubricant next time. If symptoms do not improve, it is important to visit a gynecologist for an internal examination to look for any local infection.

Hope this answers your question.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 21, 2022
Reviewed At January 2, 2024

Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who completed her MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Utkal University, India. Following that, she worked in the United Kingdom at the Oxford University Hospital’s Fetal Medicine Unit with a training focus on high-risk obstetrics and obstetric ultrasound. She later moved to Australia and trained herself at one of the country’s largest maternity hospitals, Monash Health, Melbourne. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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Education:

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyadarshini Tripathy is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who completed her MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Utkal University, India. Following that, she worked in the United Kingdom at the Oxford University Hospital’s Fetal Medicine Unit with a training focus on high-risk obstetrics and obstetric ultrasound. She later moved to Australia and trained herself at one of the country’s largest maternity hospitals, Monash Health, Melbourne. She has also been trained as a fellow in Laparoscopic Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Colposcopy, and Preventive Oncology from some of the premier institutes in India. She has acquired extensive experience in the specialty over this time, and the variety of exposure has enriched her skills and is also a highly qualified academician. She is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and medical research in infertility, PCOS, and perinatal mental health.

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