Suggest Treatment For Lower Pelvic Discomfort And Irritation On Labia

Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014

Question: I have had discomfort in my lower pelvis and some irritation in my labia. I went to the doctor thinking it was an uti. I had never had one before, that tested negative. I am menopausal and had a partial hysterectomy 5 years ago.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
GET A LOCAL EXAM AND VAGINAL SWAB DONE

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
A UTI would be characterized by discomfort in the lower pelvis, and in addition, burning during urination, pain during and after urination etc.
Just irritation in the labia could indicate a vaginal / vulval infection.
This is very common in the post menopausal age group, as there is deficiency of local hormones in the vaginal area, and that makes the tissues easily breakable, fragile and prone to infection.
In fact, this is called atrophic vaginitis.
The diagnosis is made by local visual examination and a vaginal swab if necessary.
Did you see a gynecologist and was a urine test done for the UTI ?
Till the infection clears, have protected sex.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

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