Patient's question:
My girlfriend had a colposcopy examination last time because of chronic cervical inflammation. The doctor said she should not have sexual intercourse within a month. However, about 20 days after the examination, we had protected sex. In the past two days, my girlfriend has said her vagina feels uncomfortable and itchy. We are very worried: Therefore, we hope someone can help me answer the following questions:1. Is her discomfort in the vagina directly related to our sexual intercourse?
2. What usually causes this? Will it worsen? How is it treated?
3. What are the specific harms caused by this?
(Thank you for helping me answer these questions one by one in detail. I am very grateful.)
Doctor's answer:
Vaginal discomfort is definitely related to sexual intercourse (although you used condoms, the possibility of bacteria entering the vagina during intercourse cannot be ruled out). It is generally caused by infections and inflammation. The likelihood of worsening is not significant. The harm is that the inflammation can affect pelvic tissues and fallopian tubes, potentially leading to infertility. However, you can take traditional Chinese medicine, such as Kangjing or Fule granules, to treat it.