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Can PCOD cause vaginal dryness and foul-smelling urine?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had vaginal dryness and foul-smelling urine for a few days. Also, there is irritation in the vaginal area. There was lubrication during masturbation or intercourse, but now I feel dry and itchy. I have PCOD (Poly-cystic Ovarian Disease) and irregular periods. Also, I am overweight. I have a history of UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and have used antibiotics for the same.

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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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Dryness around the vaginal area could be due to low hormonal levels. Normally, your vaginal lining is lubricated with fluid that helps keep it moist. Vaginal dryness can result from the following: Birth control pills or any form of hormonal birth control pills, Breastfeeding, diabetes, Certain medicines like anti-estrogen medications (used for treating uterine fibroids or endometriosis), certain antidepressants, and antihistamines (medicines for cold and runny noses), Not being sexually aroused, Use of any scented soap or washes around or in your vagina. Vaginal dryness can lead to itching, burning, painful intercourse, and UTIs (urinary tract infections). Natural oils such as grape seed, olive, vegetable, sunflower, or coconut oils may be a safe home remedy for vaginal dryness. Also, I suggest you visit a gynecologist for a pelvic examination to check for vaginal or cervical infection. You must also repeat urine culture and sensitivity to check for residual infection. Finally, I suggest you use only water-based lubricants as oil-based lubricants can damage condoms and have more extended foreplay before intercourse I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Investigations to be done

I suggest a pap smear, urine culture and sensitivity, and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) tests.

Treatment plan

I suggest Premarin cream (Estrogen) twice a week. Avoid Premarin cream if there is a family history of uterine cancer, breast cancer, unknown vaginal bleeding, or if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.

Regarding follow up

Kindly follow up with the urine culture and sensitivity and pap smear report.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 27, 2022
Reviewed At October 9, 2025

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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