From Aches to Anxieties: Coping with Vaginal Pain in Pregnancy

Women have to face many types of physical problems during pregnancy. During pregnancy, women may feel pain in the whole body. During this time, pain may be felt in the lower back, breasts and stomach. Not only this, pain can also be felt in the vagina during pregnancy. Vaginal pain can occur due to the enlargement of the uterus and development of the baby. Sometimes infection can also cause vaginal pain.In this article you will know in detail what are the reasons for vaginal pain during pregnancy -

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Reasons For Vaginal Pain During Pregnancy
How To Cure Vaginal Pain During Pregnancy?
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Reasons For Vaginal Pain During Pregnancy

Vaginal pain is considered a common symptom of pregnancy. Pain can be felt when the baby grows in the uterus, because during this time there is pressure on the vaginal tissue. Besides this, blood circulation also reduces. Not only this, sometimes vaginal pain can also be a sign of a serious problem. The main causes of vaginal pain during pregnancy are explained below -

Baby Development

As the baby grows, the weight inside the uterus increases. This also increases the pressure on the pelvic floor muscles that support the uterus and vagina. Due to this, discomfort and pain may be felt in the vagina. Vaginal pain is normal during the third trimester of pregnancy. During pregnancy, due to the pressure of the growing baby and lack of blood circulation in the pelvic area, there may be swelling and pain in the vagina.

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Vaginal Dryness

During pregnancy, progesterone hormone increases in the body. Due to this, dryness occurs in the vagina. Due to this dryness, women may feel vaginal pain during pregnancy. Women may also feel pain while having sex.

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Having Sex

Having sex during pregnancy can also cause pain in the vagina. A pregnant woman may also feel burning and swelling in the vagina while having sex.

Vaginal Contraction

Vaginismus or vaginal contraction is a condition in which the vaginal muscles shrink. Due to this, the vaginal muscles are not able to relax, which causes pain in the vagina. Such problems are often seen during pregnancy.

Vaginal Rashes

Women may get rashes on their private parts during pregnancy. This problem can occur due to the use of chemical and fragrance products like soap, condom and vaginal cream. Their use may cause vaginal rashes. Due to rashes, swelling, itching, redness and pain may be felt in the vagina.

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Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem during pregnancy. This problem occurs due to changes in the body during pregnancy. Itching, burning sensation while urinating and formation of foam in urine are common symptoms of UTI. This infection can also cause vaginal pain.

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Sexually Transmitted Infection

Sexually transmitted infections are known as STIs. Sexually transmitted infections can cause vaginal pain in women during pregnancy. This mostly happens in case of chlamydia and genital herpes. During this time, the woman may also feel an itching and burning sensation in the vagina.

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Bartholin's Cyst

Vaginal pain during pregnancy can also occur when cysts develop in Bartholin's glands. These cysts cause blockage in the gland. Due to these, swelling and pain may be felt in the vagina.

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How To Cure Vaginal Pain During Pregnancy?

Vaginal pain may occur due to pressure on the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles. For this, women can do stretching. Pain can be reduced by stretching the back and hips. In this situation the following methods can also prove beneficial -

Simple yoga asanas done during pregnancy can also provide relief from vaginal pain.
Using a foam roller helps in loosening the muscles. This may reduce the pain.
If there is severe pain in the vagina, then a heating pad can be applied on the painful area. This will provide relief from pain, but do not place the heating pad directly on the vagina.
Women can take baths with lukewarm water to reduce the pain, but be careful not to take bath with very hot water.
Vaginal pain can also be reduced to a great extent by doing Kegel pelvic floor exercises.
Drink plenty of water to avoid infections during pregnancy. Try to keep yourself fully hydrated.
Stay away from sexual activity in case of severe vaginal pain. You can have sex on doctor's advice.

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Summary

Vaginal pain is normal during pregnancy. This also happens due to growth in the uterus, but sometimes vaginal infection and urinary tract infection can also cause pain in the vagina. Stretching exercises as per doctor's advice can help in reducing vaginal pain. If there is bleeding, itching and burning along with vaginal pain, do not ignore this condition at all and contact a doctor immediately.