Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: On the first day after menstruation, I felt very tight in the vagina during sexual intercourse, and afterwards, I felt very uncomfortable. This sensation occurs every month and has been troubling my life.Duration and frequency of the current illness: Several days each month.
Current general condition: Currently, sometimes after taking a bath at night, I feel a slight itch in the vagina.
Medical history: Only in the past 1 to 2 months.
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: I previously had candidiasis of the vagina. I visited the hospital and used Jieryin (a vaginal wash) and Daktarin suppositories. After using them, I felt...
Doctor's answer:
Hello! Since the menstrual period has just ended, it is normal to experience relatively low hormone levels in the body. The texture of leukorrhea is influenced by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body, exhibiting cyclical changes in volume (more or less) and consistency (thinner or thicker) throughout the menstrual cycle. During the ovulation period, an increase in stretchiness of the discharge may occur. A decrease in secretions can also lead to a tightening of the vagina.