What other symptoms might occur with sore vagina?

Sore vagina may accompany other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the vagina may also involve other body systems.

Vulvar symptoms that may occur along with sore vagina

Sore vagina may accompany other symptoms affecting the vulvar region including:

Bleeding

Burning

Itching

Raw sensation

Stinging

Throbbing

Other symptoms that may occur along with sore vagina

Sore vagina may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

  • Bloody or pink-colored urine (hematuria)
  • Difficult or painful urination, or burning with urination (dysuria)
  • Fever and chills
  • Infertility
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Rash in other areas of the body

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, sore vagina may indicate a serious condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have sore vagina along with other serious symptoms including:

  • Abdominal, pelvic or lower back pain that can be severe
  • Chills
  • High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
INTRODUCTION

What is sore vagina?

Sore vagina is pain or discomfort in the genitals. Some women describe it as a raw sensation or a burning, itching or stinging feeling. The symptoms may range in intensity from mild to severe, and they may improve or worsen with movement or sexual activity. Symptoms caused by injury often have a sudden onset. Other symptoms may develop slowly, such those related to infectious disease.... Read more about sore vagina introduction

CAUSES

What causes sore vagina?

Infections and skin disorders may cause sore vagina. Disease or injury to any of the structures in the vulvar region can also result in sore vagina. In addition, sore vagina can be caused by underlying conditions that involve the body as a whole or the pelvic organs specifically.... Read more about sore vagina causes

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