i have noticed a slight burning after sex with my husband....?

...now there is a slight itching around the outside of my vagina
it doesn't really sting when i pee, but its irritating. the last intercourse i had without him was in the beginning of November 2008 and i figured if there was anything wrong, i would have known back then. Please tell me what i can do.

Burning or Irritation?
Burn by Fire? Apply Pure Honey...
Irritation apply some cream or Vaseline...

Is it a reddish / pink rash type and itchy? If so, it might be due to friction burn, you might be lacking moisture there, apply Vaseline and moisturizers from time to time and before intercourse, this will lube the transition. Strong soaps can cause dryness, make sure you wash it gently with mild soap only. If it still persists, you might want to check with the doctor.

First of all...wow since Nov 2008 was the last time? Sometimes it could be the detergent we use for washing clothes, if you have changed it, or the soap we use too. If it does not go away with Vaginal creams or other products then go to the doctors, and if it happens again, then you must check your relationship with your husband...No disrespect. Good luck

That said, this could be a yeast infection, which is quite common. Yeast is present in our stool and other places just "lurking" to take over a spot. This does not mean that you are not being clean enough - can happen to anybody. Yeast and other fungi love warm, dark moist places - athletes' foot is another form of fungi and think about where it grows - between toes where it is dark, warm and not much air circulation.

Well, the vagina and surrounding tissue is also warm, dark and moist. So you may wish to try an over the counter cream - console is the generic name; Monistat is one of the brand names. The generic or store brand is a lot cheaper and works just the same. There is the cream you can apply around the vagina with your hands, plus there are types of this product that you release into the vagina, with a sort of tampon-like device.

If you try this cream and it works, continue using it for a few days after the symptoms disappear. You should without doubt mention it to your doctor (gynecologist or family practitioner if he/she takes care of your women's health as well) on your next visit. Better yet, if it works, put a call in to your doc or his/her nurse and apprise them of they symptoms you had, the treatment you used, and see if they think you still need to come in and be seen.

Also, if the cream does not work, make an appointment as soon as possible. If the console does not work, then it is another condition which is probably easily treated by your doctor.

One other caution - do not use any anti fungal product other than one specifically for vaginal use. The types used for things like athletes' foot are extremely harsh on those sensitive areas. Also, your husband can get a yeast infection in the groin area (mine did once - we are both diabetics and therefore more susceptible to yeast) - so make sure you ask your hubby if he is having redness/itching, etc. He can use the console cream, too.

Good luck, and don't forget to back up my anecdotal advice with real medical advice.