A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) found that 72.5% of young Brazilian women suffer from symptoms such as itching, discharge, and pain during ...

Experiencing discomfort down there? Vaginal pain can range from mild irritation to an intense throbbing sensation around your vagina or pelvis. Regardless of how it feels, vaginal pain is, well, a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic genital pain may be less common among women than studies have suggested, but the condition has a large impact on these women's quality of life, new research ...

Pregnancy is usually referred to as a lovely experience, but honestly, it also has its own share of discomforts. And, one of the discomforts that many women feel is sudden, sharp pain in the vagina.

Sjögren disease is a chronic condition that affects the function of moisture-producing glands. Some people experience gynecological symptoms such as vaginal dryness, menstrual changes, and pain during ...

Genital pimples and herpes sores can look similar but have key differences. Pimples stem from clogged hair follicles, while herpes sores are viral blisters that break into painful ulcers. Also, ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Pain after prostate removal surgery is common and typical. However, a small fraction of people experience chronic pelvic pain. Some pain after prostatectomy, which is also known as prostate removal ...

Noticing a new bump or growth near the vagina, around the external genital area, or on the groin can be stressful — and understandably so. Instead of falling down the rarely helpful rabbit hole of ...