Itchy labia | Labia

Itchy labia

The cause for an unpleasant itching of the labia is manifold. The itching as such, although unpleasant, is not always associated with an illness or inflammation. However, if it is a constantly recurring itching, a disease may be present.

Lactic acid bacteria have a protective function in the area of the female vagina and protect against pathogens with their acidic environment. Hormonal changes (menopause) or even antibiotics often cause an inhibition of these lactic acid bacteria. Their protective function is thus lost.

Itching in the labia region can also be a symptom of a malignant tumor disease. Vulva carcinoma, for example, causes severe, recurrent itching, which is often accompanied by a bloody discharge. In most cases, severe, recurrent itching is caused by a bacterial or viral infection or a fungal infestation.

As mentioned above, itching in combination with other symptoms has various causes. If severe itching in combination with pain is the main cause, it is possibly an infection with herpes viruses, which leads to the formation of small blisters in the area of the labia. A fungal infection, usually triggered by Candida albicans (yeast fungus), leads to a kind of burning and discharge (flur) in the area of the vagina in addition to itching. Chlamydia, on the other hand, which also causes itching, is transmitted through sexual intercourse. Treatment is also provided here with appropriate antibiotics and antifungals (anti-fungal medication).

Sore labia

The causes of sore labia are also very different. Often the reasons are already very banal. Too tight-fitting underwear or even perfumes with a subsequent allergic reaction are often triggers for swollen sore labia.

Especially in the case of infections caused by bacteria that cause itching, redness of the wound is often aggravated by scratching with the hands. The reason is that there are often other pathogens under the fingernails. In order to clarify the cause and an applicable therapy, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist.

A relief of the itching, however, is already possible by a cold shower. Sitting baths have also proven to be very efficient. Additives for sitz baths should be clarified by a doctor in advance to avoid further irritation. Pain can occur during sexual intercourse, which is why special caution is required here. Contact with latex can also cause further irritation.