Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing vulvar pain during intercourse for the past week. I examined myself and found that the vulva is slightly red and swollen, with some ulcers. Is this condition serious? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you experience pain, redness, swelling, and itching in the external genital area in the next two days, it is likely an inflammation of the external genital area and vagina. However, the treatment methods differ depending on the type of vaginal inflammation.External irritation, birth control pills, tight underwear, secretions, gonorrhea, non-gonococcal vaginal, fungal vaginal, trichomoniasis, dermatitis, etc., can all cause itching in the external genital area. For your health, it is recommended to undergo relevant examinations to identify the cause of the itching in the external genital area. Symptomatic treatment is better, and it is important not to self-medicate blindly to avoid delaying the condition.