Itchiness anywhere is unpleasant, but when the feeling is “down there,” it can be especially awkward to navigate — not to mention difficult to interpret. “A lot of people say ‘vaginal itchiness,’ when ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of melanoma that affects the vulva, which is the outer female genitalia structures. Melanoma is a serious type of cancer that often affects the skin. However, it can ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or ...

Vulvar cancer doesn’t always have visible skin symptoms. When the symptoms do occur, they may include skin discoloration, wart-like bumps, mole-like spots, or bleeding sores. You might notice ...

“Ozempic vulva" is an unoffcial term that women have been using to describe what they’ve been noticing in their genital areas after starting Ozempic or some other glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist.

Squamous cell vulvar cancer is the most common type of vulvar cancer. It’s often diagnosed in the early stages when it’s found only in the vulva. The main treatment for this cancer is surgery. Share ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Taking antihistamines and decongestants can dry out mucus membranes and cause vaginal dryness.Using vaginal moisturizers and lubricants can relieve dryness caused ...