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What Causes Severe Itchiness And Redness In The Labia Majora?

My vagina has been itching for the past three days, to the point where it wakes me up at night. I just looked at it and it s bright red (outer and inner labia), with an orange mucus around the vagina opening. There is no bad smell to it, just a burn/extreme itch. I m not sure what to do.
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
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Hi ,
Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here

Symptoms you mentioned are highly suggestive of Vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva) which is most commonly caused by Yeast fungus , bacteria, viruses, or parasites , soaps, vaginal birth control, feminine sprays, & perfumes and Lack of cleanliness

You should Keep your genital area clean and dry ,Avoid soap Just rinse with water to clean yourself , Soak in a lukewarm water ,Avoid using hygiene sprays, fragrances, or powders in the genital area , Use pads instead of tampons while you have an infection.
Wear loose-fitting clothes and cotton underwear (instead of synthetic fabrics) ,Don't wear underwear at night when you sleep
Along with these you can use over the counter anti bacterial and anti fungal cream

if your symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days than i would strongly suggest you to see a Gynecologist to rule out any underlying medical condition because there are many less common conditions which may also cause it Including an STD , Contact Dermatitis ,eczema etc So it needs thorough medical check up and investigations to spot a confirm diagnosis

I hope it help
Thanks & Get well Soon
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What Causes Severe Itchiness And Redness In The Labia Majora?

Hi , Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here Symptoms you mentioned are highly suggestive of Vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva) which is most commonly caused by Yeast fungus , bacteria, viruses, or parasites , soaps, vaginal birth control, feminine sprays, & perfumes and Lack of cleanliness You should Keep your genital area clean and dry ,Avoid soap Just rinse with water to clean yourself , Soak in a lukewarm water ,Avoid using hygiene sprays, fragrances, or powders in the genital area , Use pads instead of tampons while you have an infection. Wear loose-fitting clothes and cotton underwear (instead of synthetic fabrics) ,Don t wear underwear at night when you sleep Along with these you can use over the counter anti bacterial and anti fungal cream if your symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days than i would strongly suggest you to see a Gynecologist to rule out any underlying medical condition because there are many less common conditions which may also cause it Including an STD , Contact Dermatitis ,eczema etc So it needs thorough medical check up and investigations to spot a confirm diagnosis I hope it help Thanks & Get well Soon