Question 1

i have been  having extreme vaginal burning on and off for a few months. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It could be an infection or an irritation or contact irritant causing the burning among other causes.

Question 2

what would cause vaginal burning during iintercourse  with my boyfriend, when it never had before?

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Vaginal Burning: You could be reacting to the latex condom if you are using latex condoms.  You could have a yeast infection, or you could be reacting to a spermicide or lubricant or sensory enhancement product.  See you doctor for evaluation.

Question 3

just recently bought new thongs same brand same size as always. i washed them before wearing and they cause vaginal burning. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

I do not know: If everything was the same, you either just developed some sensitivity to the thongs or it was not the thong causing your burning and it may have been something else.  See the Dr. if the burning persists.

Question 4

vaginal burning 1day after sex?

Accepted Answer

Hope not, but...: Depending the kind of activities, the friction of lots of rubbing on the labia can lead to discomfort. Using lubricants or changes in the sexual positions may help. If the problem persists, a primary care or an Ob-Gyn doctor can evaluate to see if there is a medical problem (such as excessive dryness or inadequate thickness of labial surfaces) causing symptoms, especially in a woman in her 60's.

Question 5

vaginal burning without itching?

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Vaginal symptoms: Could be anything from just irritation to yeast infection to bladder infection to an std. More history and exam is needed.

Question 6

can a tampon cause vaginal burning?

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Possible: Some women are sensitive to chemicals used in tampons.  If that happens you should try a different brand, probably with no perfumes or deodorants.

Question 7

what is causing this vaginal burning sensation?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: There are lots of causes of vaginal burning, i would recommend a visit with your doctor.

Question 8

possible reasons for vaginal burning after sex?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate vaginal: Lubrication with friction, aggressive sex or infection (like yeast).

Question 9

i have extreme vaginal burning, discharge, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

This needs eval.: If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 10

why do some women have vaginal burning after vag. hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : There are many things that can cause vaginal burning regardless of whether or not you have a hysterectomy. Burning pain is a classic description of nerve pain and can be caused by any of the things that cause neuropathy including nerve damage at the time of surgery. Hopefully this helps. Some of the meds used for neuropathy like neurontin or cymbalta (duloxetine) can help frequently.

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What would cause vaginal burning during iintercourse with my boyfriend, when it never had before?

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Just recently bought new thongs same brand same size as always. i washed them before wearing and they cause vaginal burning. what could be the cause?

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Vaginal burning 1day after sex?

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Vaginal burning without itching?

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Can a tampon cause vaginal burning?

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What is causing this vaginal burning sensation?

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