Pain in left side of genitals

The vagina is particularly important for women. In any case, women should take care of their vagina. The simplest way to care for the vagina is to clean it appropriately, but never too often. Frequent vaginal cleaning will immediately cause an imbalance of beneficial bacteria in the female vagina, which greatly increases the probability of gynecological diseases, so this must be paid attention to. So here comes the question, why does the left side of the vagina hurt?

1. It may be caused by vaginitis. Vaginitis is divided into candidal vaginitis and bacterial vaginitis. It is recommended to see a doctor for a leucorrhea examination. It is better to use medication after the diagnosis is confirmed.

2. Vaginitis, also known as Trichomonas vaginitis, is a group of symptoms that cause vaginal diseases such as itching, burning, irritation and abnormal discharge.

3. The vagina of a normal and healthy woman has a natural defense against the invasion of pathogens due to the characteristics of its anatomical structure. For example, the vaginal opening is closed, the front and back walls of the vagina are close together, the squamous epithelial cells in the vagina proliferate and the surface cells keratinize under the influence of estrogen, and the vaginal acidity and alkalinity remain stable, which inhibits the growth of pathogens that absorb alkaline substances. The cervical mucus is alkaline, and when the natural defense function of the vagina is severely damaged, it is easy for pathogens to invade, causing Trichomonas vaginitis.

What are the common symptoms of vaginitis?

1. Bacterial infection of vaginal disease

10% to 40% of patients have no clinical symptoms. Those with symptoms have increased female secretions 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 inflammation of the vaginal mucosa with hematoma. The secretions were grayish white, uniform and sparse, often adhering to the vaginal wall and could be easily wiped off the vaginal wall.

2. Trichomonas vaginitis

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

(2) Frequent, urgent, and painful urination. The characteristic of urinary pain is that urine irritates the private parts and vestibular function during urination, causing pain.

(3) Characteristics of secretions: Milky white, thick, and resembling lotion or soybean milk residue.

(4) Vulvitis presents with ground-like erythema, edema, and scars.

(5) Vaginitis can be seen with edema, erythema, and milky white membrane-like substances.

3. Candidal vaginitis

(1) Characteristics of increased female secretions: thinner, light green, sticky, and with an odor.

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

(3) If combined with urethral infection: frequent urination, urgency, inability to hold urine, painful urination, and sometimes blood in the urine.

(4) Infertility: Toxoplasma gondii can devour male sperm, blocking the transformation of lactic acid bacteria and affecting their survival in the female vagina.