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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Vaginal Itching?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Vaginal Itching<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nItching at the vagina can make women uncomfortable and create difficulty in concentrating on tasks. In addition, this vaginal itching can be a symptom of a more severe problem. For example, vaginitis is a terminology used to describe various disorders that cause the vagina to become inflamed and infected. Itching in the vagina can be a symptom of vaginitis 1<\/a><\/sup>. There are various causes for your vagina to itch. Read on to find out more about the symptoms and causes of vaginal itching and how to take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Causes Vaginal Itching?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are different types of infections that may cause vaginal itching and irritation. Here, the vaginal itching is accompanied by vaginal discharge. The infections are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sexually transmitted infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vaginal yeast infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bacterial vaginosis 2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other Causes of Vaginal Itching and Discharge Include<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Low estrogen levels and menopause (end of menstruation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Forgotten foreign body or tampon in the vagina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The products used in daily life that contain chemicals include detergents, fabric softeners, feminine sprays, creams, ointments, contraceptive foams, douches, and or jellies or creams. The chemicals present in these products may irritate the vagina or the skin around the vagina ^{2<\/sup>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
Less Common Causes of Vaginal Itching Include<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Cancer of the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, or fallopian tubes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Skin conditions, such as desquamative vaginitis (inflammatory vaginitis) and lichen planus (a condition that causes inflammation on the skin)2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Vaginal itching is mostly due to bacterial or fungal overgrowth. Maintaining proper hygiene of the intimate area helps to maintain the vaginal PH and prevents the overgrowth of microorganisms.<\/p>\nDr. Nikhil Yadav, MBBS MD, CCEBDM<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Vaginal Itching<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe symptom of vaginal itching involves itching on the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area (vulva). This symptom is sometimes accompanied by vaginal discharge 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>
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