UTI, cystitis, painful sex, and occasional itchy labia
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UTI, cystitis, painful sex, and occasional itchy labia
Hi,
I am a 31 year old female who has had UTIs since I was in my early 20s. The infection happens 1-3 times a year.
I am always given antibiotics by the doctor and sent on my way.
I take great care of my feminine hygiene , drink lots of water, cranberry juice. Keep very clean while staying away from shower gels, soaps etc...
Sex is kept at a minimum as my UTIs seem to be directly linked with sexual intercourse.
The problem now is that I am also having very itchy labia with an acidic discharge (this usually happen at the end of the day.) and not sure if the two are linked in anyway.
after spending 8 years in and out of clinics and A&E and being told that this is pretty common and not too worry about it I don't know what else to do.
meanwhile I also find sex very uncomfortable and painful at times (we use plenty of lubricant).
regards.
I am a 31 year old female who has had UTIs since I was in my early 20s. The infection happens 1-3 times a year.
I am always given antibiotics by the doctor and sent on my way.
I take great care of my feminine hygiene , drink lots of water, cranberry juice. Keep very clean while staying away from shower gels, soaps etc...
Sex is kept at a minimum as my UTIs seem to be directly linked with sexual intercourse.
The problem now is that I am also having very itchy labia with an acidic discharge (this usually happen at the end of the day.) and not sure if the two are linked in anyway.
after spending 8 years in and out of clinics and A&E and being told that this is pretty common and not too worry about it I don't know what else to do.
meanwhile I also find sex very uncomfortable and painful at times (we use plenty of lubricant).
regards.
- Mr. Hugh Byrne, MRCOG
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Re: UTI, cystitis, painful sex, and occasional itchy labia
Hi
Firstly you say acidic - not sure what you mean there but tell me more
Secondly, your UTI symptoms may be due to a chronic inflammation of the bladder, which may warrant further investigation and/or longer term treatment with antibiotics.
Thirdly, the pain on intercourse: if on the outside may be due to the same problem that is causing the itch (recurrent candida possibly - see other posts here) but if deep on the inside, it may be endometriosis.
I would ask your GP for a gynae referall as we can help with all these issues....
Firstly you say acidic - not sure what you mean there but tell me more
Secondly, your UTI symptoms may be due to a chronic inflammation of the bladder, which may warrant further investigation and/or longer term treatment with antibiotics.
Thirdly, the pain on intercourse: if on the outside may be due to the same problem that is causing the itch (recurrent candida possibly - see other posts here) but if deep on the inside, it may be endometriosis.
I would ask your GP for a gynae referall as we can help with all these issues....
Mr Hugh Byrne
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
St Georges Hospital
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/online_clinics/experts/mr_hugh_byrne.php
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
St Georges Hospital
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/online_clinics/experts/mr_hugh_byrne.php