why am i sore?

Question

Im 25 weeks pregnant and I have an embarrasing problem because it hurts down below! Haven't even had sex for ages and cant think whats wrong with me really. It hurts when i wipe myself after peeing. I looked at myself in the mirror and saw that the lips look red raw.

yes there is also white cottagecheese like discharge and its driving me mad!!!

Answer 1

Hi,

I am guessing that this is a TRUSH seeing as you have described a thick, white, and creamy, like cottage cheese, discharge, and it seems you having itching in your vaginal area too.

Vaginal infections are common during pregnancy. Trush is caused by a microscopic fungus called Candida albicans. This organism lives in the intestinal tract of both men and women, and nearly one third of all women have it in their vagina. It only becomes a problem when the numbers outgrow competing microorganisms. During pregnancy, the vagina is rich in glycogen which promotes the growth of Candida - hence, a pregnant woman is 10 times more likely to get thrush than when she is not expecting.

If you think you have thrush infection, let your doctor or midwife know. Your doctor may prescribe you some pessaries that are safe to use at your stage of pregnancy. DON'T TREAT YOURSELF WITH OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS UNLESS YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO YOUR GP FIRST.

Some of the following remedies may be helpful...

* Wearing cotton underware
* Avoid hot baths and bubble baths or bath oil as it could irritate the area.
* Eating natural live yoghurt which should restore the proper bacterial balance in your vagina. However, you will have to wait a while for relief from itching.
* Applying witch-hazel compresses or ice packs to inflamed area.

Trush WILL NOT hurt your developing baby. If you have an infection when you go into labour, there is a small chance that your baby will catch it as they pass through the birth canal. Trush in newborns causing white patches in baby's mouth. Trush is not serious and can be treated.

Like any symptoms, you may find that thrush comes and goes during your pregnancy. Although it is inconvenient and uncomfortable, try to remember it won't hurt you or your baby.

Good luck!

Lx

Answer 2

It might be a yeast infection. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and had my 1st yeast infection ever. I didn't have any symptoms yet but my doctor informed me to take Monistat 3. She said it's very common with pregnancies due to the excess moisture. When is your next OB appointment? Get it treated sooner than later.

Answer 3

There are many things that could cause that. I would consult with your doctor since you are pregnant. If you weren't I would suggest the vagisil infection test kit. You may want to try sitz baths until you talk to your doctor for some relief.

Answer 4

i had sumthing simular to that im 32 weeks pregnant now, try using a non fragranced baby wipe to clean with and go to the doctor or chemist for some soothing creme it worked for me .

Answer 5

sound like you might have thrush you can get cream from the chemist or go have a chat with the doctor thrush is common in pregnancy so dont worry

Answer 6

Sounds like an infection- see the Doc!!!

Answer 7

sounds like heat rashes. i had them a lot during the summer. It eventually go away but making sure you're clean..down there helps. If it doesn't go away I would ask your doctor about it.

Answer 8

i have the same problem sometimes... next time when you wipe dab instead of wiping from front to back dab front to back...and take a few baths a in the next few days ...it'll clear up

Answer 9

sounds like an infection be sure to see a doctor soon

Answer 10

Maybe your more sensitive in that area now your preggers so maybe its something your using when you wash??
If not mention it to your midwife and she could always take a look xx