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Pain around the vulva or vagina
Pain in the genital area
Vaginal pain
Pain during intercourse
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Burning vagina
Itching vagina
Vaginal soreness
Stinging vaginal pain
About the Symptom
The vagina is part of the female genitalia. It is below the urethra (opening where urine comes from). The vagina is the genital opening that allows for menstrual flow and sexual intercourse, and childbirth. The skin folds outside the vagina are called the labia minor and majora and are part of the vulva. Vaginal pain describes pain or discomfort felt in the vagina or the outer part of female genitalia around the vaginal opening.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Pain around the vulva or vagina
Possible Causes
Generally, Vaginal pain can be related to:
- Genital Herpes
This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It causes small, painful blisters on the private parts.
- Bartholin Abscess
Bartholin's glands are small organs in the labia (vaginal lips) that secrete fluid to lubricate the vaginal opening. Occasionally these glands may get blocked, and swell and develop into a cyst. These cysts can sometimes become infected when bacteria invade and overgrow, causing symptoms of pain and swelling, resulting in an abscess. They are rarely caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI's).
- Bartholin's Gland Cyst
Bartholin's glands are located at the vaginal opening and normally help with lubrication. Bartholin's gland cysts form when they are clogged and become swollen with mucus. Their typical location is at the lower inner part of the labia (vaginal lips).
- Behcet's Disease
- Vulvar Cancer
- Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Trichomoniasis
- Candidal Vulvovaginitis (Yeast Infection)
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Vaginal pain may be related to these serious diseases:
- Sexual Trauma
Genital trauma meaning injury to the genitals, can occur for a variety of reasons. Most often caused by sports injuries, accidents such as on a bicycle, or vigorous intercourse. Tears or injuries can also occur with childbirth. Sexual assault should also be considered.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in your genital area?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how severe was your pain or discomfort in the genital area at its worst?
- How often do you experience pain or discomfort in the genital area?
- When did you first notice pain or discomfort in your genital area?
- How is your pain or discomfort in the genital area now?
Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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Bachmann GA, Rosen R, Arnold LD, Burd I, Rhoads GG, Leiblum SR, Avis N. Chronic vulvar and other gynecologic pain: prevalence and characteristics in a self-reported survey. J Reprod Med. 2006 Jan;51(1):3-9. PMID: 16482769; PMCID: PMC1388073.
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