Is Your Vagina Sore Inflamed & Painfully Itchy - Vaginal Infections That Cause Vulva Swelling?
Posted: Sunday, March 01, 2009
by Kacycarr
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Would I be right in saying you`re here because you have a sore vagina or, that your vagina is seriously and inconveniently itchy all the time. Should you have reason to be concerned over this, no because both problems can be sorted, that is, if they are caused by the everyday woman`s troubles we generally know of. Other factors for giving way for a sore itchy vagina developing are due to vaginal infections which thankfully are treatable and curable. Your sore vagina could be stemming from excessive scratching. If this is not the case in your case you are not worry till you have had your GP examine you. It is perfectly normal for the vagina to be itchy from time to time. Not for one minute are you to embarrass yourself over this, and if the answer to your problem is not covered in this article then go and see the doctor.
Thrush
One infection known for causing a vaginal itch is vaginal thrush, which affects the vaginal opening and surrounding skin. There are three regular infections we connect with causing an itchy vagina. If it is vulval soreness that is the complaint then it could be bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas vaginalis or herpes simplex.
The fungal organism called Candida albicans which naturally live in the human body we know as thrush. Candida albicans develop in sizeable groups in the genital area causing thrush. One major symptom of this specific infection is vaginal discharge which shows white, thick and has a yeasty odor. It also irritates the vulva making it itchy red and sore. It can also cause a painful rectal itch too. Omitting some sexually transmitted diseases, most vaginal infections are treated with antifungal drugs, vaginal creams, and vaginal pessaries. Although meant to cure, some medications created for treating the inside of the vagina can cause burning and skin irritation similar to thrush infection symptoms.
Not all medications are devised purposely for the nether regions, they come in oral form too. If you`re pregnant or breastfeeding talk with GP before using vaginal treatments. It is possible to mis-use treatments for relief so it is of the utmost importance that you get advice because you may do more damage than good. Using the wrong solution or remedy can result in long-standing vulval problems. Thrush is not a STi and its symptoms don`t always affect men but may present as balanitis or a non-specific urethritis (NSU.)
Thrush Treatments
Pessaries and creams work directly at the spot of infection. Pessaries are bullet-shaped tablets that can be either hard or waxy. There are two types of creams used to treat thrush: vaginal and vulval. Vaginal creams work internally and, like pessaries, are inserted into the vagina. Vulval creams are usually used with an internal treatment, to help soothe and treat itching outside the vagina. Using pessaries or other can be messy a process so it's best for late night insertion. Use a panty liner to protect your underwear because medications can come colored and easily stain your clothes. The active ingredient contained in pessaries and creams may be clotrimazole, econazole, fenticonazole, miconazole or nystatin. Nystatin differs from other drugs. It is a more general antifungal that works against a variety of fungi and yeast. It can take longer and may be less effective at curing thrush than the other antifungal preparations.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis is much akin to the thrush infection - symptoms i.e. soreness, burning and itching of the vulva. BV is not a condition that usually develops redness and swelling, nevertheless because we all differ as with illnesses to, you can never be too sure what to expect. The BV infection is primarily to blame for the unpleasant fishy odor. In appearance BV discharge is normally a greyish/white. The vagina consists of good bacteria and when this is gone it gives an opening for the bad bacteria to enter resulting in maybe Bacterial Vaginosis. BV is the more severe over thrush because; internal infection (pelvic inflammatory disease) can happen from this.
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatments
Metronidazole is normally tablets which are prescribed as treatment for BV. Metronidazole clears BV in about 7-8 in 10 cases. A week's course would normally include taking 400 mg twice a day. A single dose of 2 grams is an alternative, although this may be less effective and may cause more side-effects. Metronidazole vaginal gel or clindamycin vaginal cream placed inside the vagina can be used if you prefer a topical treatment, or have nasty side-effects with metronidazole tablets.
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Trichomonas Vaginalis Trich for short is another problem causing vulva soreness, reddening and inflammation. One symptom connected with Trich is a frothy yellow and greenish discharge. It may also cause pain to the woman when urinating. The organism accountable is a parasite in the vaginal mucus. It multiples when penetrative sex is practiced where exchange of vaginal fluid takes place.
Trichomonas Vaginalis Treatment
Treatment of trichomonas is antibiotic tablets. Antibiotic are taken either as a single dose or a longer course (up to 7 days). If there is a high chance of you having the infection, medication may be given before the results of the test are back. There are no treatments that you can buy for this over the chemist counter without a prescription and there is no evidence that complementary therapies can cure trichomonas.
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Simplex is a viral infection and not solely one that you might believe affects the mouth only (cold sore.) It does in fact consist of two types - Herpes simplex type 1 which is the cold sore one you may know of. Type 2 is more known for affecting the genitals. Vagina and vulva sores happen with this and painful too. You can experience pain if urine steams over the genital sores. Itchy, swollen glands in the groin and, general flu-like symptoms are other discomforts from Type 2 Herpes simplex.
While there are no known cures for herpes, there are several safe medications to reduce outbreaks. Research continues to improve treatment methods and to eliminate outbreaks. See your dermatologist or GP if you have any worries of the above mentioned conditions.
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More comments^also, i am a virgin, if that matters
Hi, I am sadl 13 years old and this is embarrasing. I have had this TERRIBLE itch everywhere around my vagina. Not actually IN my vagina. My crotch area gets really puffy after scratching it so hard. The only weird thing that is happening is the itching. No discharge. No pain. Can you PLEASE help me?! I don't want to tell my mom and I would be embarrased to tell my docter at this young age. I am a virgin. (of course) I don't know where you are from but I am from Michigan, USA and it's 4:50 AM. I woke up from the horrible itching of my vagina. Again~PLEASE help me!! :'(
I had sex and right after it i noticed white cottage cheese like discharge lots of it what w
Could it be?
I have the same thing. I'm not a virgin but I've boy had sex with one guy who's only had sex with me.
But the lips of my vagina are constantly ichty, I just can't stop itching and it's gotten to the point where I'm up all night and the skin becomes red and dry and flaky.
Any ideas on what it is?
Btw im 16
i have the same thing. my vagina lips are ALWAYS itchy and sometimes it's jsut so bad i have to scratch it. but when i do it gets cut and it hurts when i pee. they are always extremely swollen and sometimes i can feel little lumps on the inside of my vagina lips.
PLEASE HELP ME!!
it's been going on for about 1 - 2 months nnow and it's so annoying
im 13 and im still a virgin
but im too embarrassed to ask my mum or a doctor about it!
what is it and what can i do to stop it?
You're 13, of course it's embarrassing to tell anyone that your vagina itches but for your own health, you have to tell your mother and doctor what is wrong with you. You have to trust your mother and doctor with your health because you don't know what is wrong with you. With that settled, tell your mother, tell your doctor. I'm sure your doctor can tell your mother, if she has trouble with believing that you're a virgin still, that your hymen is still intact. Don't be afraid to say something!
I don't know what's wrong with me!! I'm getting so frustrated because I have been to see my doctor and a gynecologist and have been told that I probably have vaginosis but I don't think that they are right and are just fluffing me off. I have no stds. For the last year and a bit I have been having pain during intercourse sometimes after I have blood, more often than not. Also I can only have sex once a day two no more than three days in a row and then im so inflamed that i can even fit a finger in me. In the last month I have noticed a foul smell and some creamy white discharge. Also my bf is pretty big n I do enjoy having sex with him so it's not like I don't want it it's just certain positions hurt more than others. im planning on going back to the gynecologist but I kinda want an idea of what I'm dealing with when they try to tell me there's nothing really wrong with me. I know my body and know that there is I have been with the same guy for two years and didn't have this problem till say 4 months after we started having sex uggggghhhhh sooo frustrated !!! Plz help I'm scared it could be something not easily detectable n serious :s
Hi im 21 and its almost 6 months now and my vigina area been itching me soo badly ,i put A&D on it and also and itching cream to stop it from itching it would stop for hours but comes right back when i'm about to go to sleep are as soon as i wake up in the Am it got to the point where i caught myself crying cuzz i'm sick of the itching .. I Itch so bad that it becomes soooo sores idk what to do any moree i need HEEEELLP ASAP AND I'M not having sex i've been single for 5 months just got out of a 3 year realtionship i'm not see anyone right noww !! So please if u can help me i would kindly apperciate it Thank ..
I'm 19 and every time I scratch the tiniest bit of my vagina it swells up. but only one lip is really really inflamed. it's so bad that I can't walk or sit properly. I haven't had sex in 2 months and it's not thrush. please help... I don't understand why this is happening, it's 5:00am at the moment because right now my vagina is inflamed and uncomfortable. Ill appreciate your feedback!
Hi! I'm 17, I've only had sex once... three months ago, with a condom. About 5 days ago, my vagina and vaginal lips have been really itchy. My vagina has also seemed dryer than normal, and is sore (but that could just be from the itching). I don't think it is a yeast infection because there is no fishy odor or "cottage cheese" discharge. I don't want to have to tell my parents about this, and I don't have an OBGYN. please help!
Hi :) im 17. my boy friend (my first sexual partner, but i was not his) and i were fooling around on the beach on night.. before we had sex we moved to his car. A couple of days later my vagina became very itchy and red and imflamed. Is it possible that i could have caught something from the beach? he fingered me in the car, but we had been laying in the sand beforehand, so his hands may have been dirty... Please help!
sorry for all the details, i just dont know what to do!
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