can bowel problems cause vaginal discomort

I have recently had a change in bowel habits ranging from loose stools to constipation.  Along with this, I have vaginal discomfort, with painful intercourse.  I was trying to conceive, then was diagnosed with a yeast infection.  After using diflucan and vaginal creams, I felt somewhat better, but not the same.  I feel a fullness or swelling in my vagina.  Can this be from a gastro problem??

[Setaka]

It can come from several things...
- PID (pelvic inflamatory disease)
- lack of normal flora
- uterine tumor
- having sex when you aren't lubricated sufficiently
- over douching

Talk to your gynocologist about it. But as to the bowel problems?  The Vegas Nerve runs through your body and can possibly be stimulated by bowel straining that could "appear" to be in the vaginal area as well... I'm dubious about that, however.  I'd check with the gyno first.

Just my thoughts...