Vaginal and vulvar videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria RawOriginally published 26 Jun 2025
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Our vaginal and vulvar video hub provides easy-to-follow information on common vulvovaginal concerns such as infections, itching, dryness, discharge, pain, and more.
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Overview
There are many conditions that affect the vagina (the internal muscular canal) and the vulva (the external part of the female genitalia) such as thrush and vulvitis.
Where is the vulva?
What are the different types of vulvar problems?
Vaginal thrush
Vaginal thrush, also known as a vaginal yeast infection or candidiasis, is a common fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida - a type of yeast that normally lives in small amounts in the vagina.
What is vaginal thrush?
How to treat vaginal thrush
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Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that forms on one of the Bartholin's glands, which are small glands located just inside the opening of the vagina.
Playlist: Bartholin's cyst
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What is a Bartholin's cyst?
Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP
What is a Bartholin's cyst?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP
How is a Bartholin's cyst caused?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP
What does a Bartholin's cyst look like?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP
How do you treat a Bartholin's cyst?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP
Vulvitis
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva, which is the external part of the female genitalia. It is not a disease itself but a symptom or reaction caused by irritation, infection, or an allergic response.
What is vulvitis?
How do you treat vulvitis?
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Vulvar itch
Vulvar itch refers to itching of the vulva. It is a common symptom of many vulvar problems.
What is vulvar itch?
How do you stop vulvar itch?
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Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Victoria RawPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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