Experiencing Genital Pain?

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Genital Pain Overview

Genital pain is a fairly vague symptom that can point to many different conditions. For example, one common cause of genital pain in men and women is herpes, a sexually transmitted disease. Prior to a herpes outbreak, the infected individual may experience tingling or pain in the genital region. Once an outbreak occurs, red, painful sores may appear. These sore will then break open and crust over.

Genital herpes is known for causing genital pain, but many other diseases and conditions can cause similar symptoms. When diagnosing genital pain, be sure to pay attention to where the pain is localized and if there are any additional symptoms.

Potential Causes of Genital Pain

Many different conditions can cause genital pain including the following:

  • Sexually transmitted diseases
    • Genital herpes
    • Gonorrhea
    • Chlamydia
    • Trichomoniasis
  • Vaginal yeast infection
  • Urinary tract infection. This infection most commonly affects women, but can occur in men too.
  • Epididymitis. This condition, exclusive to men, is the inflammation and infection of the epididymis
  •  Vulvodynia. Chronic vulvar and genital pain in women.

Diagnosing Genital Pain

When experiencing genital pain, STD testing is crucial. Many symptoms of STDs, especially herpes, vary by person, so it is impossible to diagnose a disease based solely on symptoms. Since genital pain is a vague STD symptom, a full screen, including everything from herpes testing to gonorrhea testing, is recommended.

If you are not at risk for STDs, a doctor can help diagnose pain in the genital area. Keep in mind, herpes and other STDs can be spread through oral sex and sex play.

Treating Genital Pain

If your STD testing comes back positive, treatment will vary by STD. For example, herpes is treated with antiviral medication such as Valtrex. Medication can limit the frequency of outbreaks and the intensity of genital pain and other herpes symptoms.

Other STDs that cause genital pain are typically treated with antibiotics. If genital pain is not caused by an STD, a doctor can provide specific treatment.

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