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.
Did you know when you treat your own vaginal infection you rid vaginal odour at the same time.
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More commentsI am 16 years old and the last Friday my boyfriend (we are together for a month), and i tried to have sex, but we did not, his penis touched my vagina without protection. And now five days after i just found that just on top of the opening of my vagina, i have an inflammation and it is also red and i little bit dark probably because of the redness. I found this because two days ago my vagina was itchy and yesterday it did not much, but today it was a little just now. I am so worried. What can it be? can it be an STD or STI even if there was no penetration?it sounds like you have trichomonias, which is a vaginal infection. it can be treated with antibiotics! no, you dont have to have penetration to catch it
Last Friday night me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. We only went for about a minute or two before I told him to stop because it was my first time. After that I experienced some slight discomfort in the vagina region such as itching but it quickly went away in the next day or two. There was a slight discharge, nothing abnormal & there was no odor. I just thought that I was most likely ovulating. Yesterday me and my boyfriend had sex again unprotected & we went the whole time although he did not cum inside me. This time the amount of pain in discomfort down there has greatly increased. It itches a lot, painful to touch, slight discomfort when urinating, slightly red around the vaginal opening & there is still some discharge which yet again seems completely normal because it's a whiteish color and has no odor. It's not oddly colored or really thick and chunky. I was wondering if there was anything wrong with me? Is it just a irritation from sexual intercourse, a vaginal infection, or a STD?
please answer my question: and if your going to be a jerk please dont answer i need to kno "why is my vjina red it hurts and itches n burns and im really worried i have never had sex in my life so i dont understand why it would be like this i dont want to tell my mom unless i really really have to............... i had diarrhea the night beforeand it burned my butt really horeabley bad so then my vujina started burning so i looked at it and it was red then the next night it started burning and itching.......... by the way im 13 please answer my questions asap thanks... verry mutch!lol I don't even know how i got to this site. all just wanted to look @ poodle breeds but anyway. GIRL..do u know how to wipe your *Vagina*? Sounds like you went from back to front.
and if you've never had sex whats the prob with telling/asking your mom?
Hi, i am 16 and i need help.
My boyfriend and I have been having frequent sex over the past two months and we have not had any issues until now. He is my first, but i'm not his first. But just recently, this past week, i have noticed that my vagina has been extremely uncomfortable lately. one day it will be completely dry, and the next, it will be extremely moist and sweaty. both in which it is inflammed and itchy. At the start of the week i believed that i had a yeast infection, mainly because the discharge was cream cheese like, but there was no fishy smell, but now its more like a sweat than anything, yet even more irritating and hot. also, just recently, i have been having flu like symptoms and i am getting worried, but i am afraid of going to the doctors because i have a fear for them, yet i dont want it to get worse. Help?
Ps. we have been on and off using protection, but he has never came inside of me, and i have been avoiding sex all week.Its possible you may have an STD when you have flu like symptoms it could b more serious an if you have an STD you need to get checked out because it could turn in to something worse an only two STD's are cure able an that's gonaria an clamitya so you should go get checked just to b safe or it just could me a yeast infection an if ur to imbarested to tell your parents u can call ur local plan parent hood an u can go by ur self
Hello, For about a week now I have been having burning/itching in my vulva area. It is Very red and Very inflamed. It hurts to use the restroom and have intercourse. I also have been spotting. I have no clue what this is. I have been with my partner for a little over a year now and we both have been tested for STDs. We both came back negative. I have a Mirena IUD and was told by a friend that it could be causing this problem. The burning/itching feeling hurts so bad i have been off and on crying. i also have no discharge or smell. The only symptom I can see is the redness and the burning/itching... I have not tried anything yet as of otc medications and i have made an appointment. The only problem is that my OBGYN is only in the office on Wednesday and is very busy so it is a few weeks away. Does anybody know if there anything i can do in the meantime to soothe the burning/itching, and maybe bring down the swelling? It has gotten so bad I have considered going to the er because there times I can barely walk or sit.
P.S. There is no way of cheating in my partners and my relationship because we live together and work together. We are together almost 24/7.I had an IUD inserted before and had the same symptoms. I could barely walk or sit. I was able to talk my regular MD into seeing me as I was so desperate. It turned out I had PID, pelvic inflammatory disease from the IUD. I am older so I wasn't that concerned. You are young and should be concerned because it can affect child bearing. I would go to the emergency room if you gynecologist isn't going to be available.
Hi I'm 27 yrs old n about three weeks ago I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend n he came inside of me now I been irritated for three weeks now what can it be?/ do I have a disease? Uggghh its bothering me I tried different creams n nothin is helping
me and my biyfriend had sex for the first time two weeks ago and most of the time we used proctectiin and then the following monday i started my period it was really light which is different but they are irregular and it just ended yesterday and now im having this wierd itching and now burning i think it might be from my soap i use but im not sure and the inside of my vagina has a wierd texture . whats going on?
hey im 13 and i never had sex. but i notised that my vigana is red sore it burns ad its itchy i dont know what happend?? im really shy to tell my mom or gp because my gp is a man im scared i dont know what to do help ;((It sounds like a yeast infection. You can get the medication at the pharmacy without a prescription. Get monistat, 7 day cream, but you will need to insert the applicator with the cream into your vagina. If that is going to be painful then you can get a pill from your doctor. Yeast infections are common in women and young girls so don"t be embarrassed about it. Feel comfortable telling your Mom, that is what they are there for.Itching is quite common to girls going through puberty, your body is getting a bit confused by how its changing, so u will often experience odd symptoms including discharge, soreness, itching to weight gain, mood swings and fatigue.
So about a year ago, just after starting to see my current partner, we both went to the GUM clinic to have a full "MOT". I had chlamydia and was given one tablet to treat it. My partner was clean. A few months later I saw a chlamydia awareness campaign in which they gave you free girl boxers, (or boy boxers) which say "I've been tested", if you got tested, so I thought "what the hell". They came back clear.
Recently I've been incredibly itchy down there and the scratching lead to me being red raw and sore. I had sex with my partner and we both experienced burning. Since then, I've been blasting the shower down there daily and it seems to have calmed the itching, and in turn the soreness. Just yesterday, I sEem to have come out in a snotty cold. I haven't yet registered with a doctor and would have to take time off work to do so.
Can anyone give me some indicators as to whether it is something to go to a doctor about?
I just told my mom my vagina was itchy and I had unprotected sex with my bf 2 nights ago... can she tell by looking at it if I had sex???
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