Vaginal Burning

When having Vaginal Pain, it generally is the result of an infection in the female genital organs. Infections usually start at the vulva, which includes the labia, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina. There are two terms for vaginal infections, which are dyspareunia and vaginitis. Both are referred to different causes.Dyspareunia is the term for vaginal pain because of sexual intercourse. When the vagina has an infection, the term "vaginitis"...

Burning on any part of the body can be a discomfort, especially when it occurs in a sensitive area such as the vagina. Most burning in this area is not a major concern, but because this symptom can show signs of infection, it is a good idea to see a doctor. Common causes of vaginal burning include: 1. Bacterial vaginosis. It is normal for the vaginal to contain healthy bacteria, but the wrong kind can lead to infection. 2. STD (sexually...

Genital herpes is a widespread STD, which afflicts close to 45 million Americans. One out of 4 adults have genital herpes and since the mid 1970's the infection has increased by a staggering 30%. How Does Someone Know If They Have Genital Herpes? Most individuals who have (GH) have very minimal or no signs or symptoms of the disease. The first symptom/or sign usually follows this course: -Blister like sores appear on or near the sex organs. -The...

Vaginal itching, irritation and a burning sensation in and around the vaginal area are normally symptoms of Vaginitis. Women suffering from yeast infection too are bound to experience these symptoms. However these are characteristic symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.Vagina is a self cleansing organ and it is perfectly normal if you occasionally experience vaginal irritation. In some women this happens just before the onset of their monthly period....

Yeast infection or Candidiasis is a fungal infection that crops up in warm, moist areas of body. Candida is the most common type of fungus, consisting in 20 different species. The commonest species of Candida is Candida Albicans. Normally the fungi reside on almost all regions of our body, but under certain conditions, there takes place an over-growth of fungi, leading to candidiasis. It can occur in the vagina in women. It is known as...