Finding a bump near your vagina can be alarming - and honestly, pretty painful, too. Though a bump down there can range from something completely harmless to something a little more serious, having ...

Eczema around your vagina, known as vulvar dermatitis, happens when the soft folds of skin around your vagina become painful, red, and itchy. It causes thin cracks, red patches, vaginal weeping, and ...

It’s not uncommon to have vulvar discomfort, itching, or pain at some point, especially during your period. The vulva is the outer part of the genitalia in people with a vagina. It includes the outer ...

The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or ...

Although some conditions can cause vulvar itching to worsen at night, it is more likely that the itchiness gets worse during this time because a person has fewer distractions. Keep reading to learn ...

A vulvar varicosity is a varicose vein in or around the vulva. They are most likely to occur during pregnancy and cause swelling, pain, and other symptoms. However, they can also occur outside of ...

Your vulva can become irritated due to a skin condition, an infection, or another health condition. Treatment can depend on the underlying condition and you can treat some causes at home. Irritation ...

Vulvar varicosities are varicose veins that have become enlarged, swollen, or twisted on the outer side of your vulva. They show up on the labia minora and labia majora. In most cases, they occur ...

The vagina is one of the most sensitive organs in women’s bodies, which means there are many different vaginal health matters that may be cause for concern. From vaginal odor, to vaginal dryness, to ...