Am I At Risk Of Getting Vulvar Abscess?

Do you remove your pubic hair with wax, shaving or laser treatment?

Do you have unprotected sex (do not use a latex condom)?

Do you have a sexually transmitted infection?

Do you have a genital piercing?

Do you forget to wash your genitals daily with water and mild soap?

Do you wash your genitals with fragrant soaps, sponges or douching?

Do you use "feminine" sprays, perfumes and deodorants on your vulva?

Do you have skin problems, such as eczema or psoriasis?

Do you have Crohn disease or lichen sclerosus?

Do you have oily skin?

Do you have thicker pubic hair growth?

Based on your answers you have a low risk of getting a vulvar abscess. A vulvar abscess is a common gynecological condition that results from a bacterial infection of the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. The vulva contains numerous hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands, the Bartholin's glands (glands that secrete fluid that helps lubricate the vagina) as well as the paraurethral glands (Skene glands). Many bacteria can cause a vulvar abscess, including sexually transmitted bacteria such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Practicing safe sex with a condom, as well as good hygiene habits, can help prevent vulvar infections and abscesses.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk of getting a vulvar abscess. A vulvar abscess is a collection of pus and bacteria under the skin of the vulva (the external genitals of a woman). It can be caused by ingrown hairs, hair removal procedures, as well as infections of genital piercing. Very often, a vulvar abscess is a consequence of sexually transmitted infections. Every woman can get a vulvar abscess, but it occurs somewhat more often in young women. Also, abscesses are more common in women who have thicker pubic hair growth, as well as in those with oily skin.

Based on your answers you have a high risk of getting a vulvar abscess. A vulvar abscess is a gynecological problem characterized by the accumulation of pus and bacteria under the skin of the vulva. Ingrown hairs are a common cause of this problem. For that reason, it would be good to avoid shaving your genital area. However, if you continue to do so, you should use a new razor each time and wash with mild soap and water before and after shaving. You should avoid sex if you have any irritation on your genitals. Also, please talk to your doctor if you are considering genital piercing.