I'm having a bit of an issue. After having sex, like a day or two later, I start feeling this burning sensation down there. It's pretty uncomfortable. Can you help me understand what might be causing this and any advice on what I can do to feel better?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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That could be due bacterial infection,maintain personal hygiene and ask the same from your partner,also consume probiotic rich food ,if its becoming worse,visit Gynaecologist for appropriate management

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