I noticed that when I went to wipe myself after urinating I felt
a pain when wiping. I examined myself and found two red bumps on
my labia minor. They are under the skin but very painful when touched. They are also bleeding slightly.
I just finished my period and think that I may have been wiping too hard or am irritated by the Tampons or Panty liners. I am very curious to what this may be. Please help!!
a pain when wiping. I examined myself and found two red bumps on
my labia minor. They are under the skin but very painful when touched. They are also bleeding slightly.
I just finished my period and think that I may have been wiping too hard or am irritated by the Tampons or Panty liners. I am very curious to what this may be. Please help!!
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I have this same problem except I have reallly painful red spots on my clitorus as well :-(
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It could just be from lack of lubrication during sex. The skin down there is very fragile and easily agitated... buy some KY.
The skin in that area is easily torn, and therefore easily infected. So it could be you itched it open in a tiny spot (OBGYNs say never itch, but gently pat it if it itches), or it was torn a little during sex... a large number of possibilities. Its a warm, moist area, so its an excellent location for bacteria.
It could be from an infected gland in the area, or excessive bacteria (the vagina has natural bacteria that is very good for it).
Vaginal Candidiasis (Monilial)
WHAT IS VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS?
Infection or inflammation of the vagina caused by overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus – Candida (Monilia) albicans, involving vagina and adjacent skin.
SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED
All females, especially after puberty.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Severity of the following symptoms may vary between individual women and from time to time in the same woman:
* White, "curdy" (characteristic of Candida) vaginal discharge, (resembles lumps of cottage cheese). The odor may be unpleasant, but not foul.
* Swollen, red, tender, itching labia and surrounding skin.
* Burning while urinating.
* Change in color of vaginal mucosa from pale-pink to red.
CAUSES
Monilia (or candida) are normally present in a healthy vagina and require a certain pH for normal functioning. If the pH and/ or hormone balance of the vagina and surrounding tissue are disturbed these can multiply and cause infection. Monilial vaginitis tends to appear before menstrual periods and improves as soon as the period begins. Factors that may disturb the pH of vagina include:
* Pregnancy.
* Diabetes mellitus.
* Antibiotic treatment.
* Oral contraceptives.
* High carbohydrate intake.
* Hot weather or non-ventilating clothing, which increase moisture, fostering fungal growth.
* Immunosuppression from drugs or disease.
HOW TO PREVENT
* Keep the genital area clean. Use plain unscented soap.
* Wear cotton panties. Avoid panties made from non-ventilating materials.
* Don't sit around in wet clothing.
* Limit your intake of sweets.
* Ask your doctor about eating yogurt and buttermilk when you take antibiotics.
* After passing urine or passing stools, cleanse by wiping or washing from front to back (vagina to anus). See pic
* Lose weight if overweight.
* Adhere strictly to treatment plan, if diabetic.
* Avoid antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.
DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
* Classical symptoms.
* History and examination (including PV).
* Laboratory studies, such as a Pap smear, and culture and microscopic exam of the vaginal discharge.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Secondary bacterial infections of the vagina and other pelvic organs PID.
PROBABLE OUTCOME
Usually curable with 2 weeks of treatment, but recurrence is common.
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
* Follow the first 4 instructions under How to Prevent.
* If urination causes burning:
o Urinate through a tubular device, such as a toilet-paper roll or plastic cup with the end cut out.
MEDICATION
Your doctor may prescribe antifungal drugs, either in oral form or in vaginal creams or suppositories (usually). Keep creams or suppositories in the refrigerator. Ensure proper completion of treatment. These pessaries are to be inserted even during menstruation.
Ask your doctor, about beginning treatment quickly if the infection recurs.
Follow the prescription carefully.
ACTIVITY
Avoid overexertion, heat and excessive sweating. Delay sexual relations until symptoms cease.
DIET
Increase consumption of yogurt, buttermilk or sour cream.
Either way, keep it dry and clean. Wear cotton underwear (because it breathes better - lets it dry), no thongs. Keep it clean clean clean and don't scratch it. If it itches too bad, just pick up some Monistat - some of their Soothing Care stuff that can be used regularly.
See an OBGYN if it doesn't get better. Hope this works!
The skin in that area is easily torn, and therefore easily infected. So it could be you itched it open in a tiny spot (OBGYNs say never itch, but gently pat it if it itches), or it was torn a little during sex... a large number of possibilities. Its a warm, moist area, so its an excellent location for bacteria.
It could be from an infected gland in the area, or excessive bacteria (the vagina has natural bacteria that is very good for it).
Vaginal Candidiasis (Monilial)
WHAT IS VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS?
Infection or inflammation of the vagina caused by overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus – Candida (Monilia) albicans, involving vagina and adjacent skin.
SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED
All females, especially after puberty.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Severity of the following symptoms may vary between individual women and from time to time in the same woman:
* White, "curdy" (characteristic of Candida) vaginal discharge, (resembles lumps of cottage cheese). The odor may be unpleasant, but not foul.
* Swollen, red, tender, itching labia and surrounding skin.
* Burning while urinating.
* Change in color of vaginal mucosa from pale-pink to red.
CAUSES
Monilia (or candida) are normally present in a healthy vagina and require a certain pH for normal functioning. If the pH and/ or hormone balance of the vagina and surrounding tissue are disturbed these can multiply and cause infection. Monilial vaginitis tends to appear before menstrual periods and improves as soon as the period begins. Factors that may disturb the pH of vagina include:
* Pregnancy.
* Diabetes mellitus.
* Antibiotic treatment.
* Oral contraceptives.
* High carbohydrate intake.
* Hot weather or non-ventilating clothing, which increase moisture, fostering fungal growth.
* Immunosuppression from drugs or disease.
HOW TO PREVENT
* Keep the genital area clean. Use plain unscented soap.
* Wear cotton panties. Avoid panties made from non-ventilating materials.
* Don't sit around in wet clothing.
* Limit your intake of sweets.
* Ask your doctor about eating yogurt and buttermilk when you take antibiotics.
* After passing urine or passing stools, cleanse by wiping or washing from front to back (vagina to anus). See pic
* Lose weight if overweight.
* Adhere strictly to treatment plan, if diabetic.
* Avoid antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.
DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
* Classical symptoms.
* History and examination (including PV).
* Laboratory studies, such as a Pap smear, and culture and microscopic exam of the vaginal discharge.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Secondary bacterial infections of the vagina and other pelvic organs PID.
PROBABLE OUTCOME
Usually curable with 2 weeks of treatment, but recurrence is common.
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
* Follow the first 4 instructions under How to Prevent.
* If urination causes burning:
o Urinate through a tubular device, such as a toilet-paper roll or plastic cup with the end cut out.
MEDICATION
Your doctor may prescribe antifungal drugs, either in oral form or in vaginal creams or suppositories (usually). Keep creams or suppositories in the refrigerator. Ensure proper completion of treatment. These pessaries are to be inserted even during menstruation.
Ask your doctor, about beginning treatment quickly if the infection recurs.
Follow the prescription carefully.
ACTIVITY
Avoid overexertion, heat and excessive sweating. Delay sexual relations until symptoms cease.
DIET
Increase consumption of yogurt, buttermilk or sour cream.
Either way, keep it dry and clean. Wear cotton underwear (because it breathes better - lets it dry), no thongs. Keep it clean clean clean and don't scratch it. If it itches too bad, just pick up some Monistat - some of their Soothing Care stuff that can be used regularly.
See an OBGYN if it doesn't get better. Hope this works!
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That sometimes happens to me, and it is just simply an ingrown hair that I got while shaving, and irritated while wiping...
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Recently i was diagonised with a bladder infection, i went to the doctor because it burned when i peed, then a couple of days later i knotice some red bumps on my labia they really hurt when something touches them and they also itch also that side is swollen... THey dont look like the bumps for herpes or from genital warts. and i havent had sex in a while. But i recently became sick with a sinus and ear infection with all the medicine i was taking it gave me the bladder infection.... Can any one help me, i am trying to get an appoint with the dr but they seemed to booked up for a while, I am really scared it may be somethign serious! Any amount of advice would be use full! PLEASE HELP!
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I have the same problem, and i am really scared that it might be an std. I also have some tiny red bumps around my clitoris. Also two bumps close to my opening. It's really painful when i wipe and if i wipe to hard they bleed a little. What could this be?!!!!!!!!
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i experincethe same thng but the spots are little an red they dnt hurt but wen i wipe it kinda hurt so ima go to da doc.to gt it checkd out
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I was afraid I had herpes or something. But this sounds exactly like what I have thank you you put my mind at ease
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