vulva dryness

I recently turned 41 and have started having problems with dryness in the vulva leading to painful intercourse. At times it itches and the pain feels like cuts or like needles poking me. At times certain areas will bleed but not necessarily from having intercourse but I think its from the dryness. I have been taking birth control for a while to control heavy menstrual cycles and just recently found out that I am diabetic.

Hello, Pain in vulva is due to vulvodynia which can be due to many causes like persistent vaginal yeast infection, irritation to antifungal treatment , sensitivity or allergy to something touching the vulva, such as soap or bubble bath, a drop in the hormone oestrogen, causing dryness of the vulva, stress, lichen sclerosus or recurrent herpes simplex infection. Although genital warts don't cause pain, they can cause discomfort during sexual activity.

Hello, Vulvodynia can be due to many causes like dry vulva, persistent vaginal yeast infection, irritation to antifungal treatment , sensitivity or allergy to something touching the vulva, such as soap or bubble bath, a drop in the hormone oestrogen, causing dryness of the vulva, stress, lichen sclerosus or recurrent herpes simplex infection. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.

Turns out I got a huge varicose vein on my vulva. Extremely uncomfortable. It feels like you have a huge cut on your vag and stings like crazy. My ob said he's never seen one on the vulva never not go away after pregnancy-so that's good! If you have a varicose vein try to stay off of your feet as much as possible and don't sit with your legs crossed bc it cuts circulation off to that vein which can cause it to swell even more. But if not a vein-definitely try lube!

Hello, Pain in vulva is due to vulvodynia which can be due to many causes like persistent vaginal yeast infection, irritation to antifungal treatment , sensitivity or allergy to something touching the vulva, such as soap or bubble bath, a drop in the hormone oestrogen, causing dryness of the vulva, stress, lichen sclerosus or recurrent herpes simplex infection. Although genital warts don't cause pain, they can cause discomfort during sexual activity.

Next time, before you engage in foreplay & sexual intercourse (sex) be sure to clip your fingernails short ( always keep your nails clean & short). Also, keep in mind that the tissue that surrounds the vulva and any tissue within the vagina is very delicate, so you must be gentle during foreplay/sex. It's up to your girlfriend to let you know what she prefers when it comes to pleasing & satisfying her; she can also let you know if you are being too rough.

Hello, Pain in vulva is due to vulvodynia which can be due to many causes like persistent vaginal yeast infection, irritation to antifungal treatment , sensitivity or allergy to something touching the vulva, such as soap or bubble bath, a drop in the hormone oestrogen, causing dryness of the vulva, stress, lichen sclerosus or recurrent herpes simplex infection. Although genital warts don't cause pain, they can cause discomfort during sexual activity.

you might also consider using a water based lubricant before foreplay to help ease any dryness. For now, keep your vulva clean by gently washing w/ water only, and wear loose fitting cotton underwear or shorts. You can also apply an ice pack (wrapped in a washcloth), to your labia to help reduce the swelling and any pain. If you don't notice any improvement in the next few days, have it checked out by a doctor.

A couple of days later I had a little bit of time and went to use it. Purely external on the clitoris and vulva area. No insertion. After about 5 minutes I realized I hadn't washed it or cleaned it! Panic mode set in. I washed myself with antibacterial soap and then stupidly doused myself with Purell. I looked back to see who it was actually sold from and it's from what looks like an auction house that sells quite a few lelo brands.

Hello, This can be due to vulvodynia which can be due to many causes like persistent vaginal yeast infection, irritation to antifungal treatment , sensitivity or allergy to something touching the vulva, such as soap or bubble bath, a drop in the hormone oestrogen, causing dryness of the vulva, stress, lichen sclerosus or recurrent herpes simplex infection. Although genital warts don't cause pain, they can cause discomfort during sexual activity. So this also needs evaluation.

m very sorry to hear of your situation. It is a challenge. Here are some tips you can try. For vulva dryness and vaginal dryness, try Replens. It is an over the counter, non-hormonal product that one inserts into the vagina daily for two weeks and then twice per week after that. It has been shown in studies to reduce dryness. It isn't a lubricant, it is a moisturizer. About 20% of women notice a slight whitish discharge.

hey guys, i've been having this problem for abt a month now, well i recently got married so me partner changed.well before we engaged in this relationship we took multiple HIV test and the results were negative.now abt the fourth time we had sex i had severe pain & burning the week after i noticed some small boils & that turned into sores, i visited the doctor & he said its herpes, he perscribed some acyclovir tablets and that cleared up.

extreme pain during intercourse, occasional severe burning pain in the genital and bladder area during urination, extreme itching and dryness, discharge, I have burning pain in my upper abdomen from time to time that feels like an ulcer but I tested negative for, redness in the genital area. Please help us we need some answers.

The first few days following menstruation, there will be little or no discharge present. You will feel dryness around your vulva. During this time, chances of getting pregnant are low. Approaching Ovulation (chance of pregnancy): The first discharge that does appear should be moist or sticky and should be white or cream in color. In the finger test, the mucus should break easily. You will only be able to pull your fingers about 1 cm apart before it breaks.

of the vulva. I thought it was a yeast infection. This dermatitis seems to be all over my body. The dryness and itching started all over around the same time. About 4 days ago i also developed small black dots on the palm of my left hand. They do not itch...yet. I don't feel anything other than very dry, irritated hands, fingers on both hands...to the point of my skin breaking in tiny cuts. My fingers and palms are wrinkly even slightly shiny. My toes and soles of feet are the same.

Threads also often say these places are typical recurrent sites, but if primary infection then usually blisters on vulva as well..? Could the itchiness and dryness be the vaginal symptoms to accompany the other sites? Thanks in advance for everyone's advice.

Shorly after I developed a sore on my vulva. I was cultured at Planned Parenthood and the results came back (via a telephone call) positive for HSV 1. Since then he has been tested several times (type specific) and has been negative every time (up to about 2 years out from my culture, I've since lost contact with him).

Whenever I have sex with my fiancee I experience intense pain. The moment we try to start it is unbearable, and feels like I'm being torn apart. We thought maybe it was a dryness issue, but lube did not resolve the problem. After sex I am extremely sore, and it feels as though the bottom of my vulva is ripped. It isn't my vagina that hurts, only the skin around the outside. Any ideas about what's wrong?

Hello, Pain in vulva is due to vulvodynia which can be due to many causes like persistent vaginal yeast infection, irritation to antifungal treatment , sensitivity or allergy to something touching the vulva, such as soap or bubble bath, a drop in the hormone oestrogen, causing dryness of the vulva, stress, lichen sclerosus or recurrent herpes simplex infection.

I've seen several posts on here from 2008 till 2010 about itchy vulva/labia and I was wondering what there is to do a bout a constant itch? I noticed that I itch a lot more at night and in the heat, then I have an intense cycle of scratch itch and dryness and then sores from scratching so hard that I cut the tissues with my nails.

vaginal dryness etc. Insufficient arousal causes by less foreplay or psychological cause like stress can be treated by spending more time in foreplay which would increase the vaginal secretion. You can use water-soluble starch based lubricant such as KY Jelly – these are similar to natural lubrication and should be applied to the area around the lips (vulva) and vagina just before intercourse takes place; vaginal moisturizers used 2-3 times a week, Vaseline etc.

My doctor gave me Valtrex for the cold sore outbreak. I also have a hemmorroid. There are no lesions on my vulva or anus. I have a pimple on my thigh but I don't feel any burning there. Wherever my waistband of my pants is touching my skin begins to feel very irritated. I also have a lot of milky/watery discharge. Could this be a genital herpes outbreak?! I'm so scared. Do people have burning without lesions? How long can a herpes outbreak last?

i m 28 yrs girl suffering from corticosteroids acne in vulva, clitts and i think begining of vagina. i m suffering from them since mid January 2008 till date, but it is improving as i am decreasing the dose of the corticosteroids, but antibiotics dont have any effect on it. is such acne contagious during having sex? pls advise. Ur prompt response is highly appreciated. thanks.

Then in june i had sex with my bf after a few drinks and i also had thrush so the dryness caused a few scrapes on my vulva. I went to the doctor and then also said i was worried it could be related to stds which is why i had blood tests done.

I was prescribed to take metronidazole orally twice a day for a week. I have also been using diaper rash cream to aid with the dryness and discomfort, and have been taking great care in checking myself for herpes lesions the entire time. The person i had this encounter with insists he has no knowledge of having any STDs, but who really knows?! He lied about his age so this leads me to believe he would lie about other things as well.

I'm experiencing a lot of dryness in my downstairs area, to the point where the skins red and a little itchy. Why is that and I don't know what to do about it.

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