Swollen lips? Unusual discharge? Burning sensations? Your vagina could be allergic to something... We call it, “VALLERGIES.” Vaginal allergies, or allergic vaginitis, is an irritation of the vagina or vulva caused by an allergic reaction. One of the major symptoms of an allergic reaction is vulvitis, which is inflammation of the vulva or vagina. Some symptoms can include: • Vaginal burning or itching • Vaginal swelling • Abnormal discharge • Cracks on the skin of the vulva • Blisters on the vulva If you are currently experiencing mysterious bumps, rashes, itching, and redness, or have in the past, you may be wondering what the culprit is. Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over some of the symptoms of a vaginal allergic reaction and common things that you may be allergic to. If you're suffering from irritation in the vagina or on the vulva, seek input from your gynecological healthcare provider to rule out related conditions like STIs, yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, or a drop in estrogen. Then, you can see if vaginal allergies might be what's happening with you. Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. We LOVE our Sponsor UTIVA - Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients and she takes it daily. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: It’a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Love it!!
