Ingrown hairs often occur on the labia because of waxing, shaving and cream hair removal. The condition is a result of hair in the follicle growing at a sideways position and unable to break through the follicle. When left untreated, an ingrown...
Vulvular vestibulitis is a a condition that causes severe pain for women at the entrance of the vagina. Symptoms of this condition include redness and pain at the vaginal entrance when touched and during sexual intercourse. Some women may...
Selecting a medication to treat a yeast infection can be difficult when so many choices are available. Although many women realize they should see a doctor if they are experiencing the symptoms of a yeast infection for the first time, those women...
The labia are the skin folds that frame the entrance to the vagina. In toddler girls, this skin is not protected by hair and the sweat glands are not full developed. This creates increased exposure to urine and feces that may cause a rash....
Performing squats as a daily exercise while you are pregnant may help strengthen your legs, relieve back pain and prepare your body for birth. Repeat the exercise daily for maximum benefits. The benefits of squatting have not been clinically...
Genital ulcers are a painful medical condition that result from unprotected sexual activity. The ulcers appear on the vulvar area, the anus, vagina, and inner thighs. Genital ulcers can be a benign condition, but most prevalently they can be...
When the hair growing out past the surface of the skin begins to curl and grow back into the hair follicle, it is known as an ingrown hair. Ingrown hairs are a common occurrence that look like a small pimple with a tiny light-colored head on the...
Climara, or estradiol, is used to treat vasomotor menopausal symptoms (night sweats and hot flushes), ovarian failure, vulval and vaginal atrophy in menopause and as a postmenopausal preventive for osteoporosis. This drug is also used as a...
Vestibulitis causes swelling, redness and pain in the opening or lower part of the vagina. Although the precise cause remains unknown, according to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, UIHC, the condition has been linked with recurrent...
Vulvodynia, which literally means "painful vulva," is a condition characterized by pain, burning and irritation around the opening of the vagina. Because the cause of vulvodynia has not been established, treatment for the condition is often...
