U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 17-year-old female asked:

It is only my vagina lips that are swollen, pink, and itchy. it occurred as soon as i got out of the shower. i didnt notice any itching, etc earlier except for a strange smell, but it mightve been from a pantyliner and discharge.

2 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ralph Boling
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Bacterial vaginitis: If no white cottage cheese discharge, this is more likely bacterial vaginitis, treatment if it continues, and possible testing to be sure
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Dr. Bradford Romans
A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Could be a yeast: infection. There are over the counter Meds for this. Ask pharmacist for help in picking out one to try. If unsuccessful, see your doc.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Related questions

A 29-year-old female asked:
What are the causes of itchy vagina after unprotected sex w/o ejaculation? It especially itches when peeing and there's yellowish discharge every day.
Dr. Maritza Baez
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Infection: Std, bacteria, virus or yeast. See a dr to get tested.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
For the past couple of weeks I've been having an itchy vagina and yellow discharge on my underwear it itches feel a slight burning, no pregnancy or sx
Dr. Magdala Beauvil
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Candida: It sounds like a yeast infection. You have to go to a GYN for evaluation and treatment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 19-year-old female asked:
Sick wight discharge.it smells like rotten cheese,sometimes it gets pink or brown. vagina itches badly and is covered by white stuff like toilet paper?
Dr. Jane Van Dis
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See doctor: It sounds like you definitely have an infection. Could be simple like a yeast infection, or could be a more serious STD. But definitely if you have ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
View all answers
A 18-year-old female asked:
My vagina lips are like peeling , I have a white odorless discharge & it only itches down there when i get in the shower... Whats wrong?
Dr. Robert Jackson
Dermatology 45 years experience
You: You probably have seborrheic dermatitis. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 19-year-old female asked:
Hello, had TINY discomfort one day. Since Im a hypochondriac I took monistat. 5% itchy, had a BAD 5 hours of my life with unbearable vaginal pain with little spotting a week later, no abnormal discharge, doesnt smell, no itching. What is this???
Dr. Robert Kwok
Pediatrics 35 years experience
This is hard to...: Hard to guess. A hypochondriac has health anxiety and transforms many normal bodily sensations into symptoms to talk about. A likely majority of the s... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Last updated Aug 30, 2017

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.