The Female Health Doctor, Dr Nikki, has shared a message for anyone who gets 'itchy down there’ as she explains vulval cancer symptoms.

While it’s a relatively common issue, ongoing burning, itching, or irritation may indicate an infection or another underlying ...

Experiencing a burning sensation when you urinate, during intimacy or even just when sitting down can set off alarm bells in your head. Is it a vaginal infection? Should I call my doctor? First things ...

Vulvitis is a catch-all term for inflammation, irritation, or itchiness affecting the external genitalia. It’s typically due to an allergic reaction, another skin condition, or an underlying ...

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Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways A mild, musky vaginal odor is usually normal, but a strong, fishy, or ...

Despite her history of LP, the patient had the classic clinical signs of lichen sclerosus (LS), an autoimmune inflammatory ...

If you’ve ever had a hemorrhoid flare-up, you know that it can be hard to think of anything other than the intense discomfort that comes with it. One of the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids, along ...

Picture it: you’re cuddling with your partner, basking in that post-sex afterglow, when you feel it. A twinge on your vulva. No, not a twinge — an itch. You resist the urge to scratch yourself, but ...

A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) found that 72.5% of young Brazilian women suffer from symptoms such as itching, discharge, and pain during ...

As uncomfortable of a topic as it may be, hemorrhoids affect some 10.5 million Americans every year and are a real pain in the butt. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lowest part of one's rectum ...

Menopause is the point in time when your period has stopped for 12 months in a row. It's characterized by decreased production of the hormone estrogen, which can cause hot flashes and night sweats, ...