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Question

im 37 weeks pregnant and after me and my partner have sex i get a agonising burning feeling its becomes that bad that its sore for me to even sit down at first i thought it was thrush but that doesnt seem to be the problem what could this be?

Answer 1

Burning in vagina during penetration is common during pregnancy because during pregnancy, the vagina harbors and fosters growth of the yeast called CANDIDA. As a result of this there is increased white discharge, some vaginal redness, itching, and burning sensation during insertion. Nothing to worry, since this is common during pregnancy. Your gynecologist will be able to prescribe a suitable safe medication / topical application to clear this.

Another reason for the burning sensation is decreased lubrication during pregnancy. You may use lubricants such as KY Jelly. If the problem persists, in spite of using KY jelly and in the absence of vaginal candida infection, you need to get examined for other vaginal conditions. However the first 2 conditions are most common.