Pain in the clitoris

Pain in the clitoris can arise as a result of damage or harm to any of the structures of the vulva (external genital organs), including the inner and outer labia, the entrance to the vagina. Symptoms of pain in the clitoris can be permanent or variable and can improve or worsen during movements or sexual activity. Why there is pain in the clitoris and what to do about it?

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Causes of pain in the clitoris

Pain in the clitoris can arise for various reasons. It can be described as a burning sensation or itching, which varies in intensity from light to heavy. Sometimes pain, which is perceived as pain in the clitoris, actually occurs as a result of trauma, illness or infection in other parts of the vulva.

The clitoris is characterized by pain within a few days after vigorous sexual activity. Many girls do not understand this. And then they worry, because their clitoris hurts during the subsequent sex. Intensive friction of the clitoris and the area around the thin tissues of the clitoris can lead to its soreness.

Fortunately, this feeling of pain almost always passes quickly. You can alleviate it by applying a mild anesthetic cream every eight hours after sex. It is even better to refrain from sex during the next few days.

In order to prevent such situations in the future, during foreplay, intercourse or masturbation, the clitoris should be well lubricated. Lubricants, which can be used for this, are freely sold in the pharmacy. And also, to prevent the clitoris from hurting after sex, you can use natural vaginal discharge to moisturize the clitoral region.

In addition, pain in the clitoris can arise for reasons that are related to the state of the body as a whole, for example, in a disease such as diabetes mellitus. The cause of pain in the clitoris can also be peripheral neuropathy - a disease that causes dysfunction of nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. It can lead to damage to one or more nerves in the vulva, resulting in the clitoris hurting, itching, tingling or burning sensation in it.

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Other causes of pain in the clitoris

• Surgery in the vulva
• Injuries from sexual violence
• Nerve irritation in the vulva
• Rash in the vulva
• Recurrent Yeast Infections
• Repeated sexually transmitted infections
• Skin irritation due to exposure to chemicals such as detergents, soaps or other items of feminine hygiene (eg pads)

What is a clitoris?

The clitoris is the female sexual organ, which is considered to be external. It is compared with the male phallus, although the clitoris is much smaller. The role of the clitoris is to accumulate the sexual sensations of the woman. When the clitoris is excited, the woman has an erection similar to the male. But there is one distinctive feature: the clitoris erases about 2 minutes after excitation, and the male phallus is excited almost immediately.

By location, the clitoris is located near the ends of the labia majora at the top. The clitoris is small in size, but most of it, as part of the iceberg, hides beneath the skin folds. Over the surface of the labia, only the head of the clitoris is visible.

Excessively small clitoris

Many women think that their clits are too small. Nevertheless, in gynecological practice, there are almost no cases when a woman's clitoris is pathologically small. The problem is that surprisingly few women (or men) know about the clitoris enough information. In fact, the visible part of the clitoris is only a small pea size. The rest of it is hidden from view.

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Excessive clitoris

Even when a woman is sexually aroused, her clitoris, of course, will not be larger in size than the largest pea. Please note that we are talking here about the visible part of the clitoris.

The work of Dr. Helen O'Connell from Australia proved that the invisible part of the clitoris (that is, the part that is under the surface of the skin) extends far beyond what we can assume. If the clitoris is slightly larger than normal, sex can cause clitoral bruising, which easily passes if you give up sex for literally a week.

However, women may have too large a clitoris, the cause may be hormonal problems or anatomical features of girls. For example, an excessive increase in the clitoris can occur due to the taking of drugs with male hormones (in particular, testosterone). In such cases, it is very important to listen to the opinion of a qualified gynecologist.

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Symptoms of pain in the clitoris

Swelling of the clitoris

For women is not uncommon, when the clitoris looks a little swollen "the morning after" foreplay, sexual intercourse or masturbation.

But the result is that there is nothing to worry about. This condition is caused by a fluid that has flowed from the blood vessels to the clitoral tissues. A clitoral tumor usually passes for two days if the clitoris does not additionally irritate.

Hematoma on the clitoris

Sometimes the swelling and soreness of the clitoris is more severe and persists throughout the week. This may be due to a slight bleeding in the middle of the clitoris. This type of bruise is essentially the same as a bruise. It is called a hematoma. When this happens, it would be right to refrain from sex for two weeks. And then there comes a full recovery.

In most cases of the onset of a hematoma on the clitoris, this organ does not actually bleed, because a small amount of blood is simply absorbed into the tissue - just as a normal bruise goes by itself.

Itching and pain in the clitoris

Typically, itching in the clitoris with or without pain is associated with a fungal infection, a yeast infection - also known as candidiasis or yeast infection. Almost always the other parts of the vulva and the vagina also become inflamed and itch, and the woman usually has whitish discharge.

In this case, doctors recommend treatment with oral antifungal drugs used to treat the vulva and vagina. They can be used in combination with vaginal suppositories. Sexual partner in case of thrush should also be treated.

Inflammation of the clitoris and pain in the clitoris occur rarely - except when it is caused by thrush. But the causes of inflammation in most cases remain unclear. Some of the reasons are allergies or sensitivity to chemicals - for example, those found in intimate gels, soaps, vaginal creams, spermicides, condoms.

Sexual problems due to pain in the clitoris

Pain and discomfort in the vulva (vulvodynia) is a common cause of pain in the clitoris, as well as irritation of the skin from rashes or household chemicals. Repeated infections or cancer can also lead to pain in the clitoris. In other cases, clitoral pain can be associated with a chronic underlying disease that affects other areas of the body. Other causes of pain include yeast vaginal infections, sexually transmitted infections.

The duration and course of treatment of pain in the clitoris vary widely depending on the causes. Symptoms caused by trauma, for example, such as sexual abuse, often occur suddenly. In other cases, pain in the clitoris can occur due to an infection that develops slowly and can worsen over time.

What other symptoms can occur with the pain in the clitoris?

Clitoral pain can be accompanied by other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that often affect the state of the clitoris can have a completely different source - other body systems.

Symptoms of pain in the vulva that can occur along with the pain in the clitoris

• Bleeding
• Burning
• Itching
• Feeling of discomfort
• Bloody or pink color of urine (hematuria)
• Difficulty with urination (dysuria) and urinary retention
• Fever and chills
• Problems with the nervous system that cause pain, numbness or tingling in the clitoris and limbs
• Pain during intercourse
• Rash in other areas of the body except the clitoris

Symptoms that may indicate a serious condition

In some cases, pain in the clitoris can occur along with other symptoms, which may indicate a serious illness, which in emergency situations should be immediately diagnosed. Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have pain in the clitoris along with other serious symptoms, including:

• Abdominal, pelvic pain or back pain
• High temperature (above 38 degrees Celsius)
• Heart palpitations (tachycardia)
• Preliminary questions of the doctor for the diagnosis of pain in the clitoris

Who should I contact if you feel pain in the clitoris?

To diagnose your condition, the gynecologist will ask you a few questions related to pain in the clitoris:

• How long have you felt pain in the clitoris?
• When did you first feel the pain of the clitoris?
• Do you have any other symptoms?
• What drugs do you take?

Pain in the clitoris is a symptom that can not be ignored. That's why you need to know about it as much as possible and go to the doctor in time.

What are the possible complications of pain in the clitoris?

Possible complications of pain in the clitoris depend on its cause. Getting timely treatment for injuries or infections can help you avoid serious complications, such as clitoral deformation or the spread of infection. Clitoral pain associated with serious diseases, such as vaginal infections or diabetes, can lead to long-term and even potentially life-threatening complications. In the absence of treatment, the causes that cause pain in the clitoris can lead to the following complications

• Abscess
• Sepsis (life-threatening bacterial infection of the blood)
• Sexual dysfunction
• The spread of cancer metastases
• Distribution of vaginal infection