Redness of the labia in women in the first place can be associated with an infectious disease or some kind of inflammatory process. If, in addition to redness, a woman watches pain during intercourse, difficulty with urination, burning and itching is an occasion to visit a gynecologist.
Diseases that can cause itching and redness of the labia
Common diseases that cause inflammation and itching - vulvitis, vaginitis and vulvovaginitis. They are characterized by the following symptoms:
- edema;
- pain during intercourse;
- redness and burning lips of the labia;
- unpleasant sensations when walking.
If you do not start treating these diseases in time, you may experience complications such as: development of infections of the genitourinary system, endometritis, cervical erosion , infertility. In the elderly, ulcers can form on the vagina. The doctor prescribes the treatment on the basis of an examination and an accurate diagnosis.
Also, reddening and itching can cause so-called fungi. The doctor-gynecologist on examination should take a smear and send it to the laboratory for a study. Often reddening between the labia causes thrush. In addition to burning and redness in such a disease, cheesy discharge can be observed.
Some diseases that are sexually transmitted are also characterized by reddening and itching of the labia. One of these diseases is genital herpes .
Other causes of reddening of labia
If a woman has red lips, but the gynecologist has not revealed any diseases, the reason can be as follows:
- Allergic reaction to hygiene products. Try to change the usual firm of linings to another, for a while to refuse tampons.
- Reaction to synthetic underwear. Give preference to cotton panties, they let in air,
allowing the skin and genitals to breathe. - Rubbing with small batches. Underwear is important to choose strictly in size.
- Non-observance of the elementary rules of intimate hygiene.
- The very first thing a woman can do to alleviate the condition of her lips, to remove the itching and redness is proper hygienic care for the genitals. Various herbal infusions also help to remove unpleasant symptoms.
Be sure to visit a gynecologist for examination and consultation. If the redness of the labia is caused by some disease, the doctor will prescribe the treatment. In order to diagnose the disease in the initial stage, the doctor should be observed at least 2 times a year.