Possible Causes for vulvar pain Atrophic Vaginitis Vaginal and vulvar pain or itching. Pain may be worse upon urination and during sexual intercourse. [wgurology.com] […] itching or pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, as well as abnormal vaginal discharge. [scholars.northwestern.edu] Although mild genital changes occur in most women, 10-47% of postmenopausal women will develop one or more debilitating symptoms that include vulvovaginal dryness, dyspareunia, vulvar [scholars.northwestern.edu] Gonorrhea light sensitivity, or eye discharge resembling pus red, swollen, warm, painful joints Women: painful sexual intercourse fever yellow or green vaginal discharge vulvar swelling [medicalnewstoday.com] […] bleeding in-between periods heavier periods bleeding after intercourse vomiting and abdominal or pelvic pain painful or frequent urination sore throat, itching, difficulty [medicalnewstoday.com] […] scrotum painful or frequent urination anal discharge, itching, pain, bleeding, or pain when passing stools itching, difficulty swallowing, or swollen neck lymph nodes eye pain [medicalnewstoday.com] Vulvitis Vulvitis often gives notice via vulvar pain and itching. [healthblurbs.com] Plasma cell vulvitis is a rare and painful vulvar disorder that is often refractory to therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract In the last decade focal vulvitis has been identified as a distinct syndrome, characterized by unexplained burning vulvar pain and superficial dyspareunia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Gardnerella Vaginitis […] pruritus (severe itching), burning, dysuria (painful urination) & dyspareunia (painful intercourse). [stomponstep1.com] Uncomplicated VVC Diagnostic Considerations A diagnosis of Candida vaginitis is suggested clinically by the presence of external dysuria and vulvar pruritus, pain, swelling [web.archive.org] […] or allergic contact dermatitis Contact irritation or allergic reaction with episodic flares Minimal Burning on acute contact, soreness More likely in allergic reactions Vulvar [aafp.org] Bartholin's Cyst They are the most common large vulvar cysts. Symptoms of large cysts include vulvar irritation, dyspareunia, pain during walking, and vulvar asymmetry. [merckmanuals.com] Cysts distend the affected labia majora, causing vulvar asymmetry. Abscesses cause severe vulvar pain and sometimes fever; they are tender and typically erythematous. [merckmanuals.com] Abscesses cause severe vulvar pain and sometimes fever; they are tender and typically erythematous. A vaginal discharge may be present. [merckmanuals.com] Vulvar Ulceration The child developed a sore throat and low-grade fever 3 days earlier, with vulvar pain and vulvar dysuria the next day. [mdedge.com] The patient presented persistent high fever and a deep painful vulvar ulcer lasting for more than 2 weeks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lipschütz ulcers are characterized by painful vulvar ulceration, most commonly in young women. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Genital Herpes in Women Mode of Delivery: Cesarean delivery is indicated in women with active genital lesions or symptoms of vulvar pain or burning, which may indicate an impending outbreak. [womenshealthsection.com] Cesarean delivery is indicated in women with active genital lesions or prodromal symptoms (eg, vulvar pain or burning) at the time of delivery, because these symptoms may [emedicine.medscape.com] Diabetic Vulvitis […] women although vulvar pain likely represents many disorders ( J Sex Med 2008;5:5 ) Chronic inflammation of vulvar vestibular mucosa, lamina propria and periductal connective [pathologyoutlines.com] She endorsed moderate vulvar pain, vaginal discharge and bloody tinge on the toilet paper with wiping. [omicsonline.org] […] vaginal complaints, including pain, infection and irritation. [massgeneral.org] Female Genital Ulcer Diabetes mellitus may be associated with vulvar pruritus or pain as a consequence of vulvovaginal candidiasis or, in advanced cases, as a result of neuropathic pain. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Vulvar or vaginal injury, such as landing on a metal bar such as on a bike or playground equipment or from an object in the vagina. Vulvar pain ( vulvodynia ). [uofmhealth.org] In recent years the vulvar vestibule, the site of origin of vestibulodynia, the “provoked” vulvar pain of dyspareunia, has been a focus of attention. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Candida Albicans Vaginitis Uncomplicated VVC Diagnostic Considerations A diagnosis of Candida vaginitis is suggested clinically by the presence of external dysuria and vulvar pruritus, pain, swelling [cdc.gov] […] pruritus (severe itching), burning, dysuria (painful urination) & dyspareunia (painful intercourse). [stomponstep1.com] Signs include vulvar edema, fissures, excoriations, and thick curdy vaginal discharge. [cdc.gov] Vulvovaginal Disorder Vulvar pain can arise from many sources. [bfe.org] Problems with the vulvar area include bacterial or fungal infections, skin problems due to allergy, vulvar cancer, or vulvodynia (vulvar pain). [tuftsmedicalcenter.org] M ore than 10% of office visits are due to vaginal symptoms, and 16% of American women have chronic vulvar pain. Yet, “There's a huge problem,” Elizabeth G. [acpinternist.org] Bartholin's Abscess Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. [icdlist.com] This situation has a lot of pain associated with it that is acute gets worse, eventually causing intense vulvar pain. [wdxcyber.com] When symptoms occur, the patient may report vulvar pain, dyspareunia, inability to engage in sports and pain during walking or sitting. [zatik-nogyogyasz.hu] Chancroid of the Vulva Chancroid is a painful vulvar ulcer. Trichomonas can sometimes be associated with vulvar pain. Dr. Lonky: What terminology do we use when we discuss vulvar pain? Dr. [mdedge.com] Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease with painful vulvar lesions and several more symptoms such as malaise, headache and fever. [ic.steadyhealth.com] Vulvar ulcers are sores that appear in this area. Vulvar ulcers can be extremely painful and, in some cases, they may not hurt at all. [healthline.com] Vaginitis Symptoms of GAS vulvovaginitis in adult women may include vaginal and/or vulvar pain, dyspareunia, burning sensation or irritation, and pruritus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vaginal and vulvar pain or itching. Pain may be worse upon urination and during sexual intercourse. Vulvar burning. Bright reddish color to the vulva. Vulvar spotting. [healthcentral.com] Gonococcal Vulvovaginitis Findings that suggest a specific cause or other disorders include the following: Fever: PID or HSV infection Cervical motion tenderness: PID Vesicles, vulvar or vaginal pain [msdmanuals.com] Dyspareunia Reported is a patient with long standing vulvar pain and severe introital dyspareunia whose symptoms were cured by removal of a glomus tumor of the vulva. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] This case illustrates that superficial dyspareunia associated with cyclical vulvar pain can be caused by endometriosis involving the labia majora. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] pain is available from the International Society for the Study of Vulvar Disease ( ), National Vulvodynia Association ( www.nva.org ) and the Vulvar Pain Foundation ( www.vulvarpainfoundation.org [cmaj.ca] Vaginal Candidiasis Alessandra Graziottin and Filippo Murina, Vulvar Pain During Pregnancy and After Childbirth, Vulvar Pain, 10.1007/978-3-319-42677-8_7, (109-127), (2017). [oadoi.org] Sexual Abuse Victim Cien Saude Colet. 2017 Sep;22(9):2919-2928. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232017229.11042017. [Article in English, Portuguese] Author information 1 Programa de Pós- Graduação em Economia do Desenvolvimento, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Av. Ipiranga 6681, Partenon. 90619-900 Porto Alegre RS Brasil.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Rape Victim Abstract A victim of rape immediately feels an acute disruption of her life style and coping skills and a great stress on her ego. In order to achieve long-term integration, she must resolve a lack of trust of men, paranoia about her physical safety, guilt, and a grief reaction. The author reviews several models of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chancroid After a visit to Hong Kong, a 27-year-old salesman developed penile ulceration which failed to respond to three weeks' penicillin therapy. He then presented to hospital with acute paraphimosis. A clinical diagnosis of chancroid was confirmed by isolation of Haemophilus ducreyi. The ulcers healed after sulphonamide and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vulvar Hemangioma Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. [icdlist.com] The following vulvar care measures can minimize vulvar irritation and/or vulvar pain: Wear 100% cotton underwear (no underwear at night); Avoiding vulvar irritants (perfumes [womenshealthsection.com] vulvar swelling and abnormal vaginal bleeding, increasing in size after trauma. [casereports.bmj.com] Vulvar Dystrophy Psychodynamic issues can potentially cause vulvar pain. [drmichaelgoodman.com] The following vulvar care measures can minimize vulvar irritation and/or vulvar pain: Wear 100% cotton underwear (no underwear at night); Avoiding vulvar irritants (perfumes [womenshealthsection.com] Vulvar Neuropathy Vulvar neuropathy is defined as chronic vulvar pain in the absence of evident pathology on pelvic examination. [pelvicurecenter.com] Bartholinitis They are the most common large vulvar cysts. Symptoms of large cysts include vulvar irritation, dyspareunia, pain during walking, and vulvar asymmetry. [merckmanuals.com] pain. [aafp.org] Abscesses cause severe vulvar pain and sometimes fever; they are tender and typically erythematous. A vaginal discharge may be present. [merckmanuals.com] Mycotic Vaginitis Some individuals can have small white pustules, even ulcer, vulvar pain and local lymph node enlargement when it serious. [global.fuyanpills.com] Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include Bacterial or fungal infections Skin problems due to allergy Vulvar cancer Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain Symptoms may include [icdlist.com] Vulvar Carcinoma Stage 0 Side effects related to its use include erythema, erosions, and moderate vulvar pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Four weeks after start of therapy, visible improvement in the vulvar lesions was noted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The patient reported some pain and discomfort at the application sites, but stayed motivated to complete the treatment, as her lesions appeared to be resolving. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cystitis Migraines Allergic reactions Gastrointestinal problems IC may be associated with the following chronic diseases and pain syndromes: Fibromyalgia Vulvar vestibulitis Irritable [urmc.rochester.edu] Patients also may develop other pain conditions such as vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, high-tone pelvic-floor muscle dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis [christianacare.org] /vaginal pain). [ssa.gov] Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia Symptoms Symptoms are vulvar pain, itching, or burning. Risk factors include exposure to Human Papilloma Virus 16 and 18, type 2 Herpes Simplex Virus, and smoking. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Other women can have various symptoms, including: • Severe vulvar pain • Severe vulvar itching • A lump at the vulva • Thickening skin at the vulva • A raised skin rash around [empowher.com] Erythema and vulvar pain may limit use. Experience with imiquimod in immunosuppressed patients is limited. [acog.org] Ovarian Cyst Symptoms may include: Vaginal dryness Vulvar or vaginal itching and/or burning Problems with urination (e.g., frequency, burning, urgency, loss of urine, pain) Bleeding/spotting [web.archive.org] Vaginitis Among the most common problems affecting the vulvar and vaginal areas is vaginitis. [web.archive.org] "Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that may result in a discharge, itching, and pain. [web.archive.org] Tonsillitis We describe a healthy 11-year-old girl, who presented with fever and a painful vulvar ulcer associated with erythematous tonsillitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Contact Dermatitis Vulvar pain, in more advanced cases, with insertion of a tampon, speculum, or with intercourse. How is contact dermatitis of the vulva diagnosed? [drexelmedicine.org]
