If you have ever felt annoying pangs in your vagina and are trying to figure out what the cause is but you don’t know where to start, then this is definitely the article for you. Today, in fact, I want to provide you with a useful and detailed guide on vaginal pangs to help you better understand this symptom, assuming that in these cases a consultation with the doctor is always desirable.
What can cause
them What is vulvodynia
There are risks associated with this symptom
What happens if we have pangs in the vagina during the gestation period
The baby’s life is at risk
Let’s go and answer all these questions together.
How do the vagina twinges
occur Often it can happen that our body, especially in the presence of some disorders or, in any case, anomalies, sends us alarm signals. Among these we certainly also find the pangs and pains .
In the case of vaginal stinging , those who suffer from it feel like pins in the vaginal area, especially in the internal tissues. In principle we can say that the cause of this discomfort is to be found precisely in the conditions of the genital organ, but we will deal with the causes later.
Often it can also happen to feel the pangs in the vaginawithout a real apparent cause. For this reason, as we will see in our article, it would be advisable to contact the doctor or, even better, the gynecologist in these cases.
What are the main causes of vaginal pains
One of the most common causes of vaginal pains is certainly premenstrual syndrome which, as all women know, can also cause excruciating pain.
To understand if the pangs are due to PMS, as well as try to identify if you are in that period of the month (i.e. close to your period), you can refer to the following symptoms:
- mood swings;
- headache;
- pain in the lower abdomen ;
- backache;
- appetite.
Among the other causes that can cause the annoying pangs in the vagina, we also remember those mentioned below:
- colitis;
- a vaginitis;
- vaginal irritation due to a recently eradicated infection (the vaginal mucosa needs time to return to normal);
- a neuropathic inflammation, such as vulvodynia, which we will discuss better later.
As for the last point, it is good to remember that precisely among the most common symptoms of neuropathic inflammations , we find the pangs, or the so-called pinpricks.
As you can see, the causes can be many and, above all, they are very different from each other. Precisely for this reason it would be advisable to visit a doctor.
For the moment, let’s focus on vulvodynia , a pathological condition that affects the very common female genital organ which, however, not everyone knows in depth.
What is vulvodynia?
With the term vulvodynia, in medical jargon we refer to a pathological condition in which the patient perceives a sensation out of the ordinary. Specifically, it is at the same time burning, pain, itching and irritation.
These annoying symptoms, at times, can be so intense as to compromise the daily life of the sufferer, preventing the patient above all from having sexual intercourse or more simply to remain seated for a long time.
If not treated properly and promptly, the symptoms of vulvodynia can last a very long time, even sometimes they can persist for years.
In addition to perceiving pain, itching, irritation and burning, vulvodynia is distinguished from other diseases by the following symptoms:
- dyspareunia, ie severe pain during penetration;
- swelling of the vagina;
- a feeling of vaginal throbbing;
- vaginal dryness.
Furthermore, these annoying symptoms can occur at any time of the day, whether you are lying down, standing, sitting or even simply while exercising. What does it mean to have a twinge in
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vagina during pregnancy ? genital organs.
Precisely for this reason, during the nine months of gestation, the pregnant woman will have to undergo periodic checks, so that her gynecologist can monitor the progress of the pregnancy.
Often it can happen that the pangs at thevagina affect a pregnant woman and, in most cases, these episodes are considered normal, especially if the time for delivery is approaching. In this case, in fact, it could be possible that the body is preparing to expel the fetus.
This, however, does not absolutely exclude the need to make a gynecological examination when the woman feels pangs in the vagina, also because, they could be alarm bells for more serious situations.
In fact, if it is a question of small and sporadic pangs in the vagina, the cause lies simply in the fact that the vaginal tissues are changing, due to the current pregnancy, and are supplied with blood.
If, on the other hand, the pangs in the vagina are frequent and cause severe pain to the expectant mother, sometimes to the point of preventing her from walking or even standing, it is mandatory to contact the gynecologist who takes care of her to make all the necessary checks.
What should we do in the case of vaginal twitching
Let’s go now to deal with the most practical and, in some ways more important, aspect of our topic: how we should behave to solve this problem
Obvious, calling our attending physicianor, even better, our trusted gynecologist. The specialist will do all the necessary tests to get to the cause of our problem, only in this way will he be able to identify the best treatment for our situation.
Among the tests that are generally done in the case of vaginal pains, we remember above all those mentioned below:
- Lower abdomen ultrasound
- A vaginal swab
- The cottonfiock test which is used to identify possibly particularly painful areas;
- The physical examination in which the gynecologist examines the outside and inside of the vagina.
Only after having done all the necessary tests and after having identified the exact cause of your vaginal twitching, will the gynecologist tell you what to do to restore the situation to normal, possibly even prescribing medications suitable for your circumstance.
In any case, remember to follow the instructions of your gynecologist step by step, especially if you are pregnant, or if you suffer from vulvodynia.
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