Hello;
Thank you for writing in today. I want to provide you with the best information, so I have a few questions. I hope you understand.
Age?
Any medical conditions?
Are you perimenopausal or menopausal?
How long have you had this problem?
Do you take bubble baths or douche?
Are you using condoms, lubricants, or other substances when having sex? If so, what?
Have you had a recent pelvic exam by a provider? If so, any diagnosis or abnormal findings?
Any other symptoms, such as fever or discharge?
Please let me know.
Lisa
Any changes in the last 2-3 weeks? New partner, condom brand, lube, etc? Any change in detergent, soap, or hygiene product?
I had a new partner and bought a new"natural" soap around the same time the burning came up ..its burning again right now acually. I can understand if its soap, but if it could be an std, which one or one's can cause irritation of the vagina? Ive looked around to all the std symtons and intead of blatter infection or yeast infection found nothing, its mostley cold flu like symtoms fatigue, spots bumbs inflamation ect. Not much about burning vagina. In your practice maybe you've heard of this and found out what it was? Any stds you know about that can cause this?
Thankyou
Thank you for responding.
At this point, I suspect this is not likely STD related. You have already been tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia. If it were trich or a yeast infection, you would likely have discharge. If it were related to herpes, the lesions would have likely been noted during your exam and culture. Syphilis would not be painful.
I suspect you have some inflammation from something. This could be related to a new soap or even some abrasions from sex. At this point, you should stop using soap or any hygiene products. Bathing with just plain water should be fine for a few days. Avoid bubble baths. A bath with plain water may be best for now. Avoid sex until the burning clears up. If you any your partner are using any objects or have any genital jewelry, I would recommend examining this for abrasion potential and cleanliness. Also, bacteria can be transmitted by touching a dirty surface and then touching a penis. Have your partner always wash his penis before sex. These things may help.
It would be best to confirm this with your provider. He/she may want to check a vaginal culture (not Gonorrhea and Chlamydia). I suspect you will start feeling better soon; however, if new symptoms develop or symptoms fail to improve or worsen, see your provider.
I hope this helps.
You dont think its hiv right, what are the symtoms for that, and would anything show up within 4 weeks of getting it? I thought it was more like 4-5 months before anything shows up and its more like a flu type of symtom. Maybe its one of the heps? b or c?
Last question, thankyou so much.
I doubt this would be HIV related. HIV generally manifests in other ways, such as flu-like symptoms. Also, this is not a symptom of any form of hepatitis.
I forgot to mention that some women have issues with condoms and lube. In particular, if you are using latex condoms, it can take awhile before a woman develops some sensitivity. The symptoms you are describing may be related to a condom or lube irritation. Once the burning has cleared up, you can try using condoms and lube again, if you flare again, this may explain the problem. Also, you may want to discuss this with your provider. He/she may want to check you for a possible latex allergy.
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