Common Problems Down There and Tips To Ensure its Care
Pain down there hurting your vagina and pelvis is no picnic, instead it is a sense of discomfort making you wonder why is it causing and what you should do about it. When you feel the itch, irritation, or pain a lot you should not ignore it. The pain can occur from the labia, vulva, or the whole vagina for which you need to understand them first.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Doctor in Dubai Dr. Elsa, says some of the vulvar problems are contagious whereas the others are not. Around all a large number of women suffer from itching resulting in a color change of the skin and its texture. Rundown of the most common vulvar conditions affecting women: 1. Candida: Known as yeast infection, Candida is a fungal infection that causes swelling, redness in the vulvar, and itching, burning in the vagina. The infection is caused due to moisture and poor hygiene and can be passed sexually. Treatment: Creams and oral prescription of medicines can help you treat fungal infections. 2. Lichen sclerosis: An uncommon skin condition appearing in women in the post-menopausal period. It causes shiny and smooth spots on the vulva including itching, discomfort, pain, bleeding, even blisters, etc. Treatment: Prescription of some strong cortisone creams and skin ointments can be used to alleviate itching and prevent patches.