Some of the sensations that women experience are difficult to describe in words. These include pulsation in the vagina. Doctors explain that this happens with muscle contraction. This phenomenon is normal in most cases. If the patient tries to describe the contractions of the uterus, she usually explains her sensations as rhythmic twitching. Can such symptoms be associated with any pathology?
Ripple in early pregnancy
Ripple in the vagina during pregnancy is usually the physiological norm. Such sensations are characteristic in the early stages. A slight pulsation gives a woman a reason to guess about her situation even before the delay of menstruation. The fact is that after implantation of the embryo into the uterine cavity, which occurs three to seven days after fertilization, all parts of the reproductive system begin to be actively supplied with blood. As a result, there is a feeling of ripple.
Hiccup sensations in the baby
A sensation of pulsation in the vagina may be characteristic of an approximate seventh month of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that the baby develops hiccups. Worry about this is not worth it. The child simply swallows amniotic fluid during attempts to independently control the breathing process. Ripple in the vagina can be felt for several minutes to several hours. A future mother should not worry if an ultrasound scan does not show the presence of pathologies of the respiratory and digestive systems of the fetus.
Ripple in the last trimester
In the last three months of pregnancy, pulsation may appear from time to time due to compression of the inferior vena cava, which provides normal blood supply to the organs of the female reproductive system. Squeezing occurs due to a significant increase in uterine size and fetal pressure. It is usually felt in a supine position. In this case, it is enough to change the position of the body. With a critical lack of blood supply, a woman feels dizzy, weak, and nauseous. With such symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.
In most cases, pulsation in the vagina during pregnancy is a physiological norm. But still it is worth talking about the unusual sensations to the gynecologist at the next scheduled examination. If the pulsation is accompanied by atypical discharge from the genital tract, weakness and poor health, pain, then medical help should be sought as soon as possible.
Injuries to the walls of the vagina and cervix
Often, the vagina is injured during rough intercourse. The risk of injury increases the lack of natural lubrication. In this case, it is additionally necessary to use lubricants, but if you use condoms as a contraceptive, then you need to choose water-based products.
The problem of dryness in the vagina appears due to the lack of preliminary caresses or hormonal failure in a woman's body. The secretion of lubrication is impaired due to the lack of the hormone estrogen. After sexual intercourse, a woman feels a burning sensation and pain in the vagina, possibly the appearance of bloody discharge of varying intensity. Thus, due to an injury to the cervix during the intercourse, a throbbing pain appears.
A normal phenomenon, which should not cause concern, is the pulsation of the vagina during orgasm. Close-ups of such scenes are shown in many 18+ films. This occurs due to muscle contraction, in addition, breathing and heart rate increase. And if the pleasure is very strong, then the lower abdomen may pulsate.
Inflammatory processes
Pulsation in the vagina often accompanies inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system. Depending on the pathogen, the clinical picture may vary significantly. Usually a throbbing pain accompanies the appearance of purulent discharge from the genital tract. In the acute period of the disease, a woman can notice a deterioration in well-being, nausea and weakness, apathy, fever, and often problems with sleep and appetite are noted.
With cystitis (inflammation of the walls of the bladder), along with pulsation, there is a desire to often run to the toilet, as well as pain and burning when urinating with short-term relief. In the vast majority of cases, the cause of cystitis is an infection that has got into the urinary tract. Sometimes an allergic reaction or the use of certain drugs, wearing narrow synthetics, promiscuous sexual intercourse, kidney pathologies, hormonal imbalance or a banal decrease in immunity can provoke the disease.
Menstrual irregularities
Painful pulsation in the vagina may indicate a violation of the menstrual cycle. Often, women with abnormal vaginal bleeding experience such malfunctions. Pathology is characterized by the appearance of spotting during the intermenstrual period. A similar condition can be triggered by gynecological or other diseases, hormonal imbalance. If the appearance of bloody discharge is not in the period when the menstruation should begin, you must consult a doctor. Urgent medical care is needed for heavy bleeding, pain, fever.
Painful throbbing after childbirth
Pulsation in the vagina after childbirth is usually associated with damage during the birth of the baby. The main cause of discomfort is cracks and tears, as well as the use of special tools. Painful sensations pass as the body recovers after childbirth. In severe cases, the doctor may prescribe pain medication.
Chronic vaginal pain
A pathological condition characterized by frequent pain in the vagina and a sensation of pulsation is called vulvodynia in gynecological practice. In addition to pain, itching and burning can occur. Usually the development of the disease is associated with frequent injuries or chronic diseases. Of great importance in the development of this pathology is heredity. Vulvodynia negatively affects not only the woman’s physical condition, but also her self-esteem and mood.
Ripple Diagnosis
The causes of pulsation in the vagina can only be determined by a gynecologist after examination and a comprehensive examination. Your doctor will ask you about previous illnesses, operations, injuries, pregnancies and childbirth, the regularity and nature of your menstrual cycle, and medications that you take regularly. During the examination on a chair, a specialist will assess the condition of the mucous membranes, note the presence or absence of pain during palpation.
A swab from the vagina and cervix to the flora will help to identify the causative agents of possible infections. Such an analysis is indicated if unusual discharge is present, but for diagnostic purposes is performed for all patients. If the secretion of lubrication is impaired, the doctor will give a referral for a blood test to determine the level of female sex hormones. An ultrasound of the pelvic organs is often performed, and if necessary, consultations of other specialists can be shown.
Treatment and Prevention
Treatment (if needed) will depend on the identified pathology. After determining the correct diagnosis, the patient will be prescribed appropriate therapy. When identifying an infectious pathology, drugs are used against a specific pathogen (antifungal, antiviral or antibiotics). Cystitis, for example, is treated with antibiotics. They use Nolitsin, Monural, Furagin, Nevigramon, Palin and others. For greater effectiveness in many diseases, tablets are prescribed along with trays or suppositories in the vagina.
When injuring the vagina, the therapy is carried out with anti-inflammatory and healing drugs. Trays that relieve inflammation are also indicated. Usually used decoctions of chamomile or calendula. Light injuries received during sex, as a rule, heal without outside intervention in a few days. But in the presence of pain and other disturbing symptoms, you must definitely consult a doctor.
To prevent diseases that are accompanied by throbbing pain in the vagina, it is necessary to regularly undergo examinations by a gynecologist, to avoid sexual intercourse without the use of contraception, and if necessary, use lubricants. When using a condom, lubricants should be selected only on a water basis. It is advisable to have a permanent partner in whose health condition the woman will be sure.