Every woman sometimes experiences discomfort in the vagina, for example, burning during or after sex. Why can such trouble arise and what if the burning in the vagina does not last several days? Cutting and severe burning can talk about the inflammatory process, and therefore the trip to the gynecologist should not be postponed. But the reasons for such an unpleasant sensation can be discussed in more detail.
Pain and burning in the vagina: causes
Burning and pain at the entrance to the vagina after urination, sex, or before menstruation can occur when urine (vaginal discharge) gets on the damaged due to rough sex or the wearing of tight linen mucous membrane. But usually these feelings pass for a couple of days, if this happened, then, probably, there are other reasons.
- The most obvious cause of burning in the vagina can be called sexually transmitted infections - thrush, herpes virus, papilloma virus, chlamydia, trichomonads and others. Some are difficult to diagnose and treat, so it is advisable to call a doctor as soon as possible to take the necessary measures.
- Allergic reactions to the components of intimate lubricants or intimate hygiene products. Also, with frequent douching, unpleasant sensations can arise because of the washing out of the natural microflora of the vagina.
- Intolerance of the components that make up the chemical contraceptives used immediately before sexual intercourse.
- Intolerance to latex, which is part of the condom. The most common irritations are when condoms with spermicide lubricant are used.
- Burning in the vagina can be a consequence of hormonal failure, as a result of which the mucous membrane of the vagina has become thinner and the production of natural lubricant has decreased. Hormonal failure can occur with persistent stress, pregnancy, ovarian and endocrine gland diseases (diabetes mellitus) or during puberty.
- Inflammation of internal genital organs. In this case, the secretions are produced specific, they irritate the mucous membrane of the vagina, causing burning.
- Quite a rare cause of burning in the vagina is sperm intolerance. To check up so it is possible having borrowed sex having a condom, if after such sexual certificate or act of a burning sensation does not arise, it is possible or probable at the woman an allergy on a semen.
How to get rid of burning in the vagina?
Treatment of burning in the vagina depends on the cause of it caused. If infections are responsible for everything, prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. When allergies stop contact with the allergen, bacterial vaginosis uses a means to improve immunity and means for topical application.
In addition to the medicinal means of eliminating this problem, decoctions of medicinal herbs for syringing - chamomile, nettle or marigold are used. Douching should be done daily for a week, drug treatment during this period should not be interrupted. Decoctions are used only in a warm form - either freshly prepared or heated in a water bath.
- to prepare a decoction of chamomile medicinal, you need 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers pour a glass of boiling water and boil over low heat for 3 minutes. Next, the broth must be filtered;
- to make a decoction of nettle or calendula flowers, you need a tablespoon of marigold or nettle pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew. Before use, the infusion should be filtered and heated if it is cold.