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Problem in sexual intercourse
My wife who is currently breastfeeding complains of burning in her vagina during intercourse such that it becomes difficult to have intercourse. What can we do about it as it is leading to a problem in our marital life
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Try being well lubricated
If still no relief she needs to be examined
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She is breastfeeding the baby. That means she must have delivered about 6 months ago.
At this stage the first possibility is Fungal infection. She should use antifungal vaginal cream. But during the course of treatment you should avoid intercourse.
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
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She must be having vaginitis, vaginal infection
Which needs to be treated
Also avoid sex till it gets healed
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