For the last 3 years I've been suffering with the following symptoms on a very regular and seemingly random basis:
Vaginal area is red and irritated (even purplish tint to inner areas directly outside the vaginal opening),
Vulva is swolen and skin has a lumpy texture,
Very itchy and sore especially the skin on the lower outside of the vaginal area (where the pubic hair begins).
I have been to the doctor more times than I can mention and tests for infections always come back negative. I try very hard not to scratch, but it's often so itchy (especially the external area I mentioned above) that I find I've scratched in my sleep and really irritated the skin. I don't use any perfumed products. I had an IUS, which I had removed and had nothing for a year. I'm now on the pill, but none of these changes seemed to affect the problem, so I can only assume it's not hormonal. It also comes on whether or not I've had sex recently.
If anyone has some real answers to this I'd be unbelievably greatful because it's really getting me down, and despite having no apparent infection, I'm obviously paranoid that there's something terrible causing it!
Thanks.
Vaginal area is red and irritated (even purplish tint to inner areas directly outside the vaginal opening),
Vulva is swolen and skin has a lumpy texture,
Very itchy and sore especially the skin on the lower outside of the vaginal area (where the pubic hair begins).
I have been to the doctor more times than I can mention and tests for infections always come back negative. I try very hard not to scratch, but it's often so itchy (especially the external area I mentioned above) that I find I've scratched in my sleep and really irritated the skin. I don't use any perfumed products. I had an IUS, which I had removed and had nothing for a year. I'm now on the pill, but none of these changes seemed to affect the problem, so I can only assume it's not hormonal. It also comes on whether or not I've had sex recently.
If anyone has some real answers to this I'd be unbelievably greatful because it's really getting me down, and despite having no apparent infection, I'm obviously paranoid that there's something terrible causing it!
Thanks.
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Your post could have been written by me! I have all the same symptoms and also for the last 3 years!
Did you find an answer to this annoying problem?
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I have this problem too. .never found a reason for it. .but I did find the best solution for the itching and soreness. .I know this sounds bad, but whenever my crotch gets itchy and sore after I go to the bathroom I wipe with unscented disposal wipes then I apply compho-phenique. (Buy it in drugstore where anticeptics are .there is only brand and comes in oil or gel but i have found oil is the best) Yes it burns but it works immediately with stopping the itch . I apply it whenever I go to the bathroom. After a couple of days the itch and rawness goes away . I have tried all those creams and prescription drugs from the doctor and it works on pretty much any sores and abrasions. It's inexpensive and it works. I have another bottle in my medicine cabinet that I use for cold sores or any abrasions, and even in my nose when my allergies kick in and my nose gets irritated. I have also used it on my husband, kids, grandkids and our critters. It's worth a try.
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