Allergic contact dermatitis on the vulva
Contact dermatitis can cause itching, dryness, redness and soreness of the vulva - the inner or outer labia, or clitoris and clitoral hood. Vulvar contact dermatitis is caused by something that touches your vulva, like laundry detergent in underwear, toilet paper, or douches.
Vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus (or syndrome) (VVG-LP)
Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome (or vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus) is a rare variety of lichen planus affecting both the mouth and the vulva/vagina.
What to Do if You Have Been Raped [Pandora’s Project]
Here Pandora's Project explains what to do if you have been sexually assaulted or raped.
Urethral prolapse
Urethral prolapse is an uncommon condition that is treatable in most cases, with very good outcomes. The urethra or part of the sleeve of the urethra protrudes out, causing discomfort and urinary issues.
Labial adhesion
Labial adhesion occurs for an unknown reason in young girls, and generally resolves itself, however it may need intervention. Intervention is reasonably straightforward, and includes oestrogen creams.
Ureterocele
Ureteroceles are a birth defect affecting the ureters, resulting in problems with urine flow. The connection point of the bladder and lower ureters becomes swollen, and urine flow is blocked, causing the ureters to expand like a water balloon.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an adrenal gland disorder where the production of cortisol is affected by an enzyme defect. Androgen precursors accumulate in the blood, with results that range from salt-wasting, high blood pressure, and virilising/feminising.
The Prader Scale of genitalia explained
The Prader Scale shows human genitalia from 0 to 6, from typically female at one end to typically male.
Clitoromegaly
Large clitorises can develop for several reasons, with the most common being an excess of androgens for some reason when a foetus was developing.
Vulvovaginitis and vaginal discharge in children
Vulvovaginitis and vaginal discharge in girls, and what to do about it.
How to clean a child’s vulva and vagina
Instructions for cleaning a young child's vulva for newbies.
Anatomy of a girl’s vulva and vagina
Anatomical explanation of a girl's vagina.
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septum abnormalities
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septa create a blockage horizontally or vertically in the middle of the vaginal canal.
Vaginal atresia
Vaginal atresia is where the vagina is closed off or doesn't exist, with four common reasons why this might happen. Atresia means narrowing of a body cavity or passage.
Vaginal hypoplasia – the partial vagina
Vaginal hypoplasia is where the vagina doesn't really exist in its full form, or exist at all. The vagina may be narrowed or have not ever developed in the person in the first place.
Congenital vaginal obstruction
Congenital vaginal obstructions come in two forms, one being a structure deep in the vagina that blocks the whole vagina, or an hymen that completely covers the vaginal opening. Both are easily treated.
Treating a child’s minor urinary tract infection at home
The proximity of the urethra to the anus makes it ripe for infection. Learn how to fix it.
Clues to help determine the cause of vulvar and vaginal problems affecting girls
Young girls can't always tell you what's wrong, so get the run-down on the most common problems so you can treat it quick.
Hymen injuries in children
Hymenal injuries in children typically heal very quickly, often without scarring. If your child has a torn hymen, it's important to know why and have her examined to ensure there is no internal injury.
The physical effects of sexual abuse in children
Navigating child sexual abuse as a parent or caregiver.