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Vulval Pain

Pain in the vulva, which is the external genitalia in women, is called vulval pain. Pain that lasts for more than 3 months without any cause is called vulvodynia. Vulval pain can be triggered by sexual activities, tampon insertion, wearing tight jeans, and sitting for a long time.

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I have pain and redness on my labia minora. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have some redness on my labia minora that is painful to the touch. I went to the doctor yesterday to get tested for genital herpes but I am very stressed out waiting for the results. I have been examining my vulva and noticed some finger-like projections near the red and painful area...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I propose you have developed vulvovaginitis. Is there any history of fever, abdominal pain, unprotected sex, or allergy to cosmetics? If not, I would suggest you take the tablet Diclofenac 100 mg twice a day, tabl...  Read Full »

I am suffering from vulvodynia. Will it go away?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 48 years old and have been in good health. I have not been officially diagnosed, but I think my issue is some form of vulvodynia. Symptoms started as discomfort as if something was digging around my panty line. This went away completely for three weeks. Then again started to get st...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain) and the most preferred treatment for it is antidepressants like Amitriptyline. Alternatively, topical heat applied with a heating pad can reduce pain in some women with vulvodynia. Local anesthetic as used by you can provide good...  Read Full »

What could cause rash on vulva in a small kid?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is almost 14 months old. She had a rash on her vulva for maybe one and a half months. We have tried everything Desitin maximum strength, A + D ointment, Triple paste, Aquaphor, Boudreaux's butt paste, and prescription Hydrocortisone. We change her every four hours and bl...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any itching? Any other area affected? Is it increasing or persistent in nature?  Read Full »

What could be the reason for clitoris pain and swollen labia minora during my period?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old female. About two months ago, I noticed pain in my clitoris area during my period. When I decided to check, I noticed it was present in the area underneath my clitoris. I think it is called labia minora, and it was swollen and pink. I have seen a doctor who told me it...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It would be better if you would send me your detailed gynecological, obstetrical, menstrual, medical, and drug history. If you sent a picture of the lesion and a clear location, it would help me to easily sor...  Read Full »

My vulva and vagina swell during sex. Is it normal?

Query: Hello doctor, Whenever I have sex, it feels like my vulva and vagina start out well lubed and with no issue but within 4 or 5 minutes they both become swollen and irritated enough that I cannot continue to have sex.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, swelling is temporary so do not worry. It may occur due to an allergy to condoms, vaginal douches, ragged intercourse, infections, and less lubrication but you said you do not have any problem with lubrication. If it is only temporary swelling means...  Read Full »

What are the causes of vulval pain?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old female. I am not sexually active yet. For the past six months or so, I have been getting pain in the outer labia. It builds in a wave before subsiding and it happens over and over all day and most nights. I have a sit down job, and I literally cannot handle this anym...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In most cases, vulvar pain is a symptom of some other problem. When that problem is treated, the pain often goes away. There are some conditions that may cause vulvar pain include yeast infections, other vaginal infections, atrophic vaginitis, lichen sclerosus, liche...  Read Full »

I have had an infection in my vulva. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from an infection in my vulva for the last 60 days. Having severe itching, redness, and inflammation on superficial skin, like urticaria or hives, but I am not sure what type of infection I have. My doctor said that this was a fungal infection and gave me a tablet ...  Read Full »


Dr. Gohel Harshul Maheshbhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history is suggestive of bacterial infection. And it should also be ruled out. But till then, we can start prophylaxis therapy. It is also to be evaluated for your sexual habits and any recent or past infection of your male partner. If possible, follow up with com...  Read Full »

I have a vulvar ulcer and it burns when I pee. What is the treatment?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a vulvar ulcer. Of course, it burns when I pee because the pee runs across it. Is there a cream I can put on, like Hydrocortisone, Sudocrem, or something? What treatment would you recommend? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It would be better for you to send me a picture of the lesion. Did it was checked by biopsy or skin scraping or seen by any infectious control specialist? Have a strict check on your medical issues like diabetes, au...  Read Full »

I have a painful wart on my vulva. Is it due to HPV?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a painful vulva that could be due to scratching too hard. I also have a wart, and not sure if it is HPV. It does not look like it. I am using Warticon cream. Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).It seems like a chronic infection of the vulva. It is mostly due to fungal infection. Continuous scratching has made skin blackish due to over-irritating the same place. Another...  Read Full »

There are blisters around my labia majora. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,Recently I noticed I have some blisters that look like bug bites in my genital area, they are like four, and one of them is on the labia majora, then I have another closer to the anus. They itch a little sometimes, but I feel a little sting if I touch them too hard. Please help me with thi...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dear, it seems some sexually transmitted disease or specific pelvic infection. Better to have a detailed examination if these lessons are in a sexually transmitted center and give a biopsy or skin scrapping and swab for detailed investigation...  Read Full »

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