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Complaints in the intimate area – an overview

Sep 25, 2025

From itching to burning during urination to redness – there are many complaints that can occur in the female genital area. Understanding the structure, functions, and functions of the genital area helps understand how many of these complaints can arise.

We'd like to provide a brief overview of the most common problems in the intimate area. If the following symptoms apply to you, you can find out more about the causes, risks, and diagnosis, as well as treatment and prevention, in the respective blog articles.

Imbalance of the vaginal environment

Symptoms:

Foul-smelling, gray-whitish discharge
Increased vaginal pH (>4.4)
Freedom from complaints possible

Bacterial vaginosis

Symptoms:

Itching or burning in the inner genital area
Increased discharge with a fishy odor
Pain during sexual intercourse and/or urination
Increased vaginal pH (> 4.4

Cystitis and urinary tract infections

Symptoms:

Uncomplicated infection:

Burning or pain when urinating
Frequent urge to urinate (especially at night)
Urine loss (Bonjour drops)
Freedom from complaints possible

Complicated infection:

Inflammation extends to the kidney area and causes kidney or pyelonephritis
flank pain
Blood in the urine
High fever, nausea, vomiting and chills

Vaginal yeast infection

Symptoms:

Itching in the intimate area
Burning pain
Redness and swelling of the vagina with flaky, solid and, in extreme cases, crumbly, yellowish discharge
Tiny rings of rubbed-off pustules

Vaginal dryness

Symptoms:

Pain during sexual intercourse, possibly with slight bleeding
Burning and itching in the intimate area
Burning when urinating

Products for detection and treatment

Lactic acid treatment

To the product

For the relief of vaginal discomfort and prevention of bacterial vaginal infections

Vaginal pH self-test

Detection of bacterial vaginosis and genital mycoses based on vaginal pH

Moisturizing suppositories

For the regeneration of the vaginal mucosa in cases of vaginal dryness, itching, burning and redness

Always seek medical advice

Important note: This article contains only general information and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a doctor.

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