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Why do I have pain during vaginal intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, Despite being a virgin, I consistently experience lower abdominal pain whenever my fiancé attempts penetration or sexual intercourse with me. But before trying vaginal intercourse, we always engaged in anal sex because we both want to have proper intercourse after marriage. However, r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed dyspareunia, which is painful sex possibly due to your unbroken hymen. I reviewed your scan (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and it showed ... Read Full »
My periods are delayed and I have increased white discharge. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My periods are late. I noticed a little spotting, and I have a lot of white discharge. I had a similar experience earlier but got my period 40 days later. I had unprotected sex 10 days before my expected date and found the spotting 11 to 12 days later. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A whitish vaginal discharge is usually a sign of a yeast infection (otherwise known as vulvovaginal candidiasis). It can be acquired through sex though not always. It can also be acquired through douching or washing the vagina with soap as th... Read Full »
I have pelvic pain and smelly vaginal discharge. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Before two years, I got married. I have pelvic pain for around seven months. I also had back pain. But I neglected it, thinking that it might be some digestion issue. Now, I am getting a mild foul smelling watery discharge for the past one month. Will this affect my fertility? Last month,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease secondary to recurrent vaginal infections. Presently, foul-smelling watery discharge indicates a bacterial vaginosis infection which is a deterrent for the fertility indeed and needs to be treated first. Ideally, both p... Read Full »
Why do I experience foul or rotten vaginal odors?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. I am 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 105 pounds. I am experiencing foul or rotten odors coming from my vagina, and I cannot figure out what it is or what I am doing wrong. This has been happening inconsistently for about 2 years. I have a history of taking ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I am truly sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, you have developed pelvic inflammatory disease caused by bacteria... Read Full »
I have lower back pain after delivery. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have a 7-year-old and a 2-year-old kid. After my son's birth, I have gained quite a bit of weight just a little over the obese range. I say this because I do not know if it has anything to do with my problem. I am writing because I am having trouble finding onlin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your pain, but I will try my best to help you. From history, the lower back pain may be related to mechanical or disc protrusion (PIVD) or some rare conditions like a kidney stone, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Mechanical and PIVD (prolapsed... Read Full »
Can pelvic pains with migraines or back pain be a sign of ovulating?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42 year old female, and I was diagnosed with POF, a year after I had my first child. I took HRT for about two years, and I gave up all hopes of conceiving. However, from the past 6 to 7 months, I am having pelvic pains with migraines and back pains for 3 to 4 days. Sometimes, it la... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have cyclical pain, then the chances are that you are ovulating, but then you would have menstruation. The most likely possibility is of ovarian cyst or chocolate cyst. You should get an ultrasound examination of the pelvis, to exclude ovarian cysts. Read Full »
I have pain and a burning sensation during sex. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23-year-old female, and I have pain and a burning sensation during sex and after that, I feel sore. This has been happening since the very first time I had sex and is continuing till now. I am scared of having sex since I know I will feel the pain. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com. The clinical symptoms that you have mentioned may be due to pelvic inflammatory disease (an infection of the female reproductive organs) that might be causing pain during sex. Do you notice any vaginal discharge, sw... Read Full »
I have a bony lump in my vaginal canal. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hard, bony-like lump inside my vaginal canal. There is no bleeding between periods, and I experience no pain. I feel a firm mass on the posterior side of the vaginal canal. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. A bony-like ball inside the vaginal canal is not a normal finding, and you should seek medical advice as soon as possible. This symptom could be a sign of various conditions, including: Uterine fibroids: Th... Read Full »
I had another bleeding after 15 days of my period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had my period last month. Then, 15 days later, I had another bleeding. It was really strong and acted like my normal period does, but it is pretty unusual for me to get my period that fast again. Now, 15 days later, I have bleeding again, but this time really weak with strong headache... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. This may be due to infection of the urinary tract, pelvic inflammatory response, or hormone imbalance. I suggest you need a complete evaluation. Kindly do the following tests: 1. Urine routine and culture test... Read Full »
My girlfriend has pain while having sex. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend is 24 years old. After having sex, my girlfriend's vagina usually hurts when we have sex after a duration of one month. She is usually aroused and tells me when she is ready for penetration. I do not understand why it hurts her when being penetrated at the start of the ac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There could be two reasons for the pain, 1. Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) - vaginal infection is transmitted during sex, so both have to be treated at a time or else you will get infected next time of sex. You may hav... Read Full »