A 20-year-old member asked:
When you have a uti is your vagina supposed to b sore?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Paul Williamsanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
UTI and vaginal pain: Typically uti's can cause bladder pain which may be perceived as vaginal pain or there may be some discomfort at the opening of the urethra which is between the clitoris and the vagina. Deep vaginal pain generally is not associated with a uti.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Not vagina: Urethra, urine tube between bladder and perineum, may be sore, especially the opening. It lies right next to & on top of the vagina, which can make you think the vagina itself is sore. Std needs to be ruled out if your vagina really is sore. Good luck.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can a UTI make your vagina sore?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Enrique Infanteanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
No : However, the area sorrounding the urethra may be sore. If the pain is in the vagina, then an exam would be better for diagnosis i.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 28, 2019
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