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Pain in vagina
Conditions
Genital Herpes in Women
Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painful vaginal ulcer or blister
- Pain in vagina
- Pain when passing urine
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Difficulty passing urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Genital Herpes in Women.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Vaginal pain
Vulvodynia is persistent, unexplained pain of the vulva, the skin surrounding the vagina.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain in vagina
- Vaginal dryness
- Lower sex drive
- Pain during sex
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Vaginal pain.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Vaginismus
Vaginismus is when the muscles around the vagina tighten involuntarily whenever there is an attempt to penetrate it.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Lower sex drive
- Pain in vagina
- Fear of sex
- Pain during sex
- Anxiety
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Vaginismus.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Vaginitis
Vaginitis means inflammation (soreness and swelling) of the vagina.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Itchy vagina
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Pain in vagina
- Pain when passing urine
- Difficulty passing urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Vaginitis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Vulval Cancer
Cancer of the vulva is a rare type of cancer with less than 1,200 new cases being diagnosed each year in the UK.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Vaginal rash
- Itchy vagina
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Pain in vagina
- Pain when passing urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Vulval Cancer.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
