What causes pain on the left side of the genitals?

Unlike male reproductive organs, female reproductive organs are external organs and are susceptible to bacterial infection. Especially during menstruation and after sexual intercourse, they need to be cleaned in time, otherwise they are likely to face gynecological diseases. In severe cases, they may even suffer from cervical cancer and other related diseases. Many women have experienced pain on the left side of their genitals. What is going on?

What is the reason for the dull pain on the left side of the genitals?

1. It may be caused by vaginitis, which is divided into candidal vaginitis and bacterial vaginitis. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a routine examination of leucorrhea. It is better to receive symptomatic treatment after a clear diagnosis.

2. Vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, is a group of diseases that cause vulvar and vaginal symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation and abnormal discharge.

3. Due to the characteristics of its anatomical tissue, the vagina of a normal healthy woman has a natural defense function against the invasion of pathogens. For example, the closure of the vaginal opening, the close contact of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina, the proliferation of vaginal epithelial cells and the keratinization of surface cells under the influence of estrogen, and the balance of vaginal acidity and alkalinity inhibit the reproduction of alkaline-adapted pathogens. The cervical mucus is alkaline. When the natural defense function of the vagina is destroyed, pathogens can easily invade and cause vaginal inflammation.

What are the common symptoms of vaginitis?

1. Bacterial vaginosis

10% to 40% of patients have no clinical symptoms. Those with symptoms mainly present with increased vaginal discharge with a fishy odor, which is especially aggravated after sexual intercourse and may be accompanied by mild vulvar itching or burning sensation. Examination showed no signs of congestion or inflammation in the vaginal mucosa. The secretions were grayish white, uniform, thin, and often adhered to the vaginal wall, which could be easily wiped off.

2. Candidal vaginitis

(1) Vulvar itching, burning pain, and pain during sexual intercourse.

(2) Frequent and painful urination. The characteristic of dysuria is that urine irritates the edematous vulva and vestibule during urination, causing pain.

(3) Characteristic secretion: white, thick, and resembling curd or bean curd residue.

(4) Vulvitis presents with geographic erythema, edema, and scratches.

(5) Vaginitis may cause edema, erythema, and white membrane.

3. Trichomonas vaginitis

(1) Characteristics of increased vaginal discharge: thin, purulent, yellow-green, foamy, and smelly.

(2) Location of vulvar itching: vaginal opening and vulva.

(3) If combined with urinary tract infection: frequent urination, urgency, pain, and sometimes hematuria.

(4) Infertility: Trichomonas vaginalis can devour sperm, hinder the production of lactic acid, and affect its survival in the vagina.

If a woman finds that she has a dull pain on the left side of her vagina, she should consider whether she has vaginitis. Because there are many types of vaginitis and different treatments are different, women should not buy medicine for treatment privately. They should go to a regular hospital for examination and then completely cure the disease under the guidance of a doctor.