What causes vaginal pain when urinating?

Women with urinary system diseases or bacterial infections are likely to experience vaginal pain when urinating. However, when it happens, many women are not aware of the causative factors and are very concerned about the cause of the disease, fearing that they have a serious gynecological disease. So, what causes vaginal pain when urinating? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. If it is candidal vaginitis, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the skin and vulva; do not scratch with your hands when the skin is itchy to avoid fungi on your nails; avoid sexual intercourse during treatment; if necessary, couples should be diagnosed and treated at the same time.

2. If it is urethritis, you should replenish enough water after sweating so as to expel bacteria and other harmful substances from the body in time; underwear should not be too small or too tight, and chemical fiber fabrics should not be used to make underwear. The fabric of underwear should be cotton or linen with good moisture absorption and breathability; pay attention to personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, change underwear frequently, and wipe from front to back with toilet paper after defecation to avoid contaminating the urethra.

3. If it is non-specific vaginitis, active treatment should be given to eliminate the pathogenic factors, such as vaginal injury, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine bleeding, etc., to reduce the growth and reproduction of pathogens; strengthen exercise and enhance physical fitness.

The above is an introduction to what causes vaginal pain when urinating. I hope it will help patients understand. There are many factors that cause vaginal pain when urinating. In daily life, if you find a similar situation, you should actively look for the cause. Only by determining the causative factor can you choose the appropriate method for treatment. This is very important and women should pay attention to it.