Vulvar Pain: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Vulvar Pain

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]

Chronic pain of the vulva Conditions include: vulvodynia – this is vulvar pain of at least three months’ duration without an obvious cause found. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

All 3 presented with extensive, painful, and destructive vulvar ulcers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

[…] pelvic pain, of unknown aetiology. [ 6 ] Vulvodynia is a complex disorder reported by up to 16% of women in the general population. [ 7 ] Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome - this [patient.info]

Atrophic Vaginitis

[…] itching or pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, as well as abnormal vaginal discharge. [scholars.northwestern.edu]

Vaginal and vulvar pain or itching. Pain may be worse upon urination and during sexual intercourse. [wgurology.com]

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]

Chancroid of the Vulva

TABLE 1 Terminology and classification of vulvar pain from the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Vulvar pain related to a specific disorder Vulvodynia [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]

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]

Severe pain upon touching the vestibule or attempted vaginal entry Tenderness to pressure localized within the vulvar vestibule Physical findings confined to vestibular [emedicine.medscape.com]

But the most common symptom is itching in the vaginal or vulvar area. [emedicinehealth.com]

Vulvodynia

Generalized vulvodynia Generalized vulvodynia starts spontaneously. It causes general vulvar pain and can last for months or even years at a time. [healthline.com]

Audio: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Vulvar Pain (Vulvodynia) Video Transcription Vulvodynia is vulvar pain. [pelvicrehabilitation.com]

Learn more about symptoms, treatments, and vulvodynia and vulvar pain in this video. [youtube.com]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Pudendal Neuralgia

Vulvodynia includes different manifestations of chronic vulvar pain with no known cause. Many women do not receive a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Context: Vulvodynia is defined as a chronic vulvar pain non-associated with infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic or hormonal disorders. [journals.sagepub.com]

PN may produce anal, penile, perineal, scrotal, vaginal or vulvar (including vulvodynia) pain. [aetna.com]

Cystitis

Patients also may develop other pain conditions such as vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, high-tone pelvic-floor muscle dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis [christianacare.org]

Migraines Allergic reactions Gastrointestinal problems IC may be associated with the following chronic diseases and pain syndromes: Fibromyalgia Vulvar vestibulitis Irritable [urmc.rochester.edu]

(vulvar/vaginal pain). [ssa.gov]

Sexually Transmitted Disease

pain, swelling, and redness. [cdc.gov]

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]

Signs include vulvar edema, fissures, excoriations, or thick curdy vaginal discharge. [cdc.gov]

Candidiasis

pain condition (vulvodynia). 12 13 Furthermore, it is recognised that there are several factors (genetics, polymorphisms, behavioural and host factors) associated with the [bmjopen.bmj.com]

[…] vaginal complaints, including pain, infection and irritation. [massgeneral.org]

Vaginal swabs were collected from study participants having different vaginal abnormalities such as vaginal discharge, itching, vulvar pruritus, irritation, pain during intercourse [bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com]

Laceration

A 25-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1 abortus 1, had development of pain and subsequent ulceration at the location of her previously healed vulvar obstetric laceration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The ulceration and pain continued to worsen despite wound management. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Once the diagnosis of vulvar pyoderma gangrenosum was made, cyclosporine was started and the wound rapidly healed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vulvovaginal Disorder

Problems with the vulvar area include bacterial or fungal infections, skin problems due to allergy, vulvar cancer, or vulvodynia (vulvar pain). [tuftsmedicalcenter.org]

[…] to >5 years] vs. 1–2 years [range 3–6 months to >5 years]) (p Forty-five subjects in the vulvar pain group were diagnosed with vulvodynia. [reproductivemedicine.com]

Vulvar pain in the absence of relevant visible finding or clinically identifiable disease is called vulvodynia. There are two kinds of vulvodynia. [ourbodiesourselves.org]

Bartholin's Abscess

Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. [icdlist.com]

They are the most common large vulvar cysts. Symptoms of large cysts include vulvar irritation, dyspareunia, pain during walking, and vulvar asymmetry. [merckmanuals.com]

If they become large, they can cause vulvar pain (particularly when walking and sitting), and superficial dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). [teachmeobgyn.com]

Vulvar Dystrophy

For more information, use the search terms “dyspareunia” (painful intercourse), “vulvodynia”, “vulvar pain syndromes,” etc., and visit the NVA (National Vulvodynia Association [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]

Vulvodynia (Vulvar Dysesthesia) and Intoital Dyspareunia Vulvodynia is defined as chronic vulvar discomfort of 3 months duration or longer, without any clear identifiable [pelvicurecenter.com]

Sexual Abuse Victim

Former England boss Graham Taylor was told about possible sexual abuse of young players during his time as Aston Villa manager but suggested it should be swept "underneath the carpet", a victim has claimed. Ex- Leicester footballer Tony Brien said he was advised to stay silent to avoid "obscenities from the[…] [independent.co.uk]

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

Chancroid (soft chancre, ulcus molle) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. There are only local signs and symptoms and no systemic manifestations are present. Ulcers appear most commonly on the prepuce and frenulum in men and may erode through tissues. Other sites in men include:[…] [symptoma.com]

Vulvar Hemangioma

Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. [icdlist.com]

vulvar swelling and abnormal vaginal bleeding, increasing in size after trauma. [casereports.bmj.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]

Patients with abscesses complain of acute, rapidly progressive vulvar pain. [emedicine.medscape.com]

pain. [aafp.org]

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]

Vaginismus

Vulvar pain may be constant or occur every once in a while. Touch or pressure may or may not prompt it. But this may make the pain worse. [forthealthcare.com]

Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS), vestibulodynia, or simply vulvar vestibulitis, is vulvodynia localized to the vulvar vestibule. [en.wikipedia.org]

pain (dyspareunia/also classified as GPPPD in the DSM-5, n = 21). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Vulvar Carcinoma Stage 0

Chronic pain of the vulva Conditions include: vulvodynia – this is vulvar pain of at least three months’ duration without an obvious cause found. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Side effects related to its use include erythema, erosions, and moderate vulvar pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vulvar pain and discomfort may have a major effect on a woman’s quality of life. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

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]

pain in the vulvar skin. [news-medical.net]