Itching and burning in the anal and genital area
in Women's Health ·
Help, please. I’m starting a new thread because I honestly have no idea where else to turn for answers. For the last three months, I’ve been dealing with this intermittent but incredibly intense itching in my genital and anal areas—specifically around the vulva and anus. I went to see my gynecologist, but my Pap smear came back completely clear, and she claims she doesn't see any signs of a yeast infection. The issue, however, is that this discomfort just won't subside.
The itching and stinging sensation seems to flare up every single time I wear tight clothing, even if I make sure to wear 100% cotton underwear. When I'm walking, the friction probably makes it much worse, to the point where it's almost unbearable. During those times, my labia get visibly red. The area around my anus also tends to become inflamed, and the internal rectal area actually looks quite irritated. I've gone through two boxes of vaginal suppositories on pure guesswork, and I've tried applying creams like Nystatin, Lotrimin, and Lotriderm, but nothing provides lasting relief! Interestingly, I've noticed that if I wear a pad—like during my period—or much looser underwear, the symptoms don't show up. I also happened to notice what look like tiny red "threads," maybe a millimeter long, on my underwear a few times; I wouldn't have even spotted them if I hadn't looked closely, since there are only ever one or two at most. I'm not sure if that's a relevant detail, but I figured I should mention it.
I simply cannot live like this every day, and I certainly can't spend the rest of my life avoiding pants, tights, and everything else! Please, I need some help! 🙏
The itching and stinging sensation seems to flare up every single time I wear tight clothing, even if I make sure to wear 100% cotton underwear. When I'm walking, the friction probably makes it much worse, to the point where it's almost unbearable. During those times, my labia get visibly red. The area around my anus also tends to become inflamed, and the internal rectal area actually looks quite irritated. I've gone through two boxes of vaginal suppositories on pure guesswork, and I've tried applying creams like Nystatin, Lotrimin, and Lotriderm, but nothing provides lasting relief! Interestingly, I've noticed that if I wear a pad—like during my period—or much looser underwear, the symptoms don't show up. I also happened to notice what look like tiny red "threads," maybe a millimeter long, on my underwear a few times; I wouldn't have even spotted them if I hadn't looked closely, since there are only ever one or two at most. I'm not sure if that's a relevant detail, but I figured I should mention it.
I simply cannot live like this every day, and I certainly can't spend the rest of my life avoiding pants, tights, and everything else! Please, I need some help! 🙏