Others are uncomfortable on a daily basis and find it difficult to sit or walk. Some women cannot tolerate intercourse, but others can, although there is usually some degree of discomfort. Women with severe, enduring pain may develop vaginismus , a spasm of the pelvic floor muscles that makes intercourse or tampon insertion difficult or impossible. Dysesthetic vulvodynia - Vulvar pain caused by irritated or inflamed nerves. Pain may encompass the inner labia, or may extend beyond the vulva to the anus or groin area, or down the inner thighs.
Some women experience sharp pains or deep aching.
This type is most common in post-menopausal women and women with fibromyalgia, and may also be seen with interstitial cystitis. If Candida overgrows in the vagina or on the vulva, it can cause itching, burning, inflammation, and swelling. Candida may affect the vulva without causing any obvious vaginal discharge. Skin may tear or split from swelling. The cause of chronic Candida is unknown, but various theories have suggested an allergy to yeast or fermented products, immune suppression, or some type of autoimmune response to yeast.