Chronic vulvar pain

Tips for chronic vulvar pain management

People should know that there are quite a few conditions that lead to vulvar pain or burning. In some cases of vulvar pain, the pain is caused because of chronic recurrent yeast vaginitis and vulvitis. In other cases, the burning may be felt due to chronic irritant vulvitis in which the skin has been struck by either toxic or topical allergens. The skin of the vulva can be even damaged due to chronic urinary leakage. However, it is not uncommon for any of these conditions to be accompanied by a second yeast or bacterial inflammatory process. This can also lead to the vulvar skin to hurt.

Women should know that a huge number of products have chemical in them which will irritate the skin of the vulva. The main reason why that happens a lot is because the skin is quite sensitive. Products like soaps, bubble baths, condom lubricants and even sanitary napkins contain these chemicals. Once the vulvar skin is irritated, the woman must avoid using any of the products that contain chemicals. In these situations, the experts recommend using only water to wash the vulva. It is also important not to rub after the washing.

Prevention of vulvar irritation because of vaginal secretion or skin against skin

Women need to know that vaginal secretions contain bacteria and these bacteria can further damage the already irritated skin. It is good to use tampons in these situations. By doing this, a woman will also see whether the secretion is the main problem. Apart from the tampon, a woman can also use a petroleum based ointment.

Prevention of external skin rubbing and irritation

The moist of the vulva does not cause inflammation. However, women need to know that the inflammation will occur if the skin remains moist due to constant sweating or vaginal discharge. In these situations the experts advise women to use full cotton undergarments. Tight clothes should be avoided in these situations.

Vaginal intercourse

A woman who experiences pain in the vulvar area, due to chaffing or splitting of the vulvar skin, need to avoid vaginal intercourse until the pain is completely gone. However, in case of mild irritation and with the use of lubricant, the intercourse is allowed. Women who have intercourse despite the pain risk developing certain conditions.

Vulvar pain without inflammatory or atrophic vulvar skin changes

In these situations, a woman may need to undergo certain procedural therapies in order to reduce the pain. However, talking to a doctor before doing anything is a good advice.