Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Illustration by Yahoo News; photos: Getty) Itchiness anywhere is unpleasant, but when the feeling is “down there,” it can be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experiencing a burning sensation when you urinate, during intimacy or even just when sitting down can set off alarm bells in your ...

Vaginal discomfort is one of the most common reasons women seek healthcare advice, but standard care isn’t always meeting patients’ needs. That’s why Evvy, a vaginal microbiome startup, has launched a ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

Genital irritation is common but often misunderstood. From infections to hygiene habits and hormonal shifts, experts explain ...

Vulvar cancer appears as a lesion or ulcer on the external genitalia, or vulva. The texture or color of the skin may look different than the normal skin around it. It might be thicker, lighter or ...

The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, ...

A punch biopsy of the affected area demonstrated hyperkeratosis, hydropic degeneration of the basal cells, atrophy and sclerosis of the subepithelial collagen, dermal lymphocytosis, and atrophy of the ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the skin of your vulva. Early symptoms include a lump or growth, itching, and color changes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It starts in ...

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 ...