VAGINAL ITCHING

VAGINAL ITCHING

Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Preventions

What is vaginal itching? For many folks, this isn’t a comfortable subject to discuss. And, for many women, it’s both painful and embarrassing. The reasons behind vaginal itching can vary. How can a woman tell if her vagina itching is from a yeast infection or from multiple layers of clothing? Help for that answer comes in the form of the symptoms below. But, first you need to know what causes vaginal itching:

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases

     There are certain STDs that cause vaginal itching like

1. gonorrhoea, 
2. genital herpes,         
3. Chlamydia.

• Detergents, Dyes and perfumes

Vaginal itching is also caused by using certain kinds of perfumes, powders and fragrances. Scented panty liners, douches and many feminine hygiene products are also culprits.

• Yeast Infection/Bacteria Vaginosis
• When the vagina has an overabundance of bad bacteria, it can lead bacteria vaginosis or yeast infection. These issues tends to rear their heads when the vagina’s natural pH balance is altered during pregnancy, adolescence or menopause.

 Vaginal Itching Symptoms: What You’ll See in Conjunction with Itching

 Besides the vaginal itching, you’ll also be dealing with irritation, redness and swelling around the labia, vulva and clitoris.

If you feel itching after you’ve had sex, it could be because of an STD. Bear in might you might see other symptoms like foul odour, discharge and blisters. If you notice a yellowish /grayish discharge and a fishy-like smell, you could be dealing with a yeast infection or bacteria vaginosis.

Be sure to see your gynecologist and family doctor to have a pelvic examination done to find out the cause.

HOW TO CURE YOUR VAGINAL ITCHING

There are several cures to your uncomfortable, embarrassing itch:

1. Yogurt; Consuming this will bring back good bacteria in your gut and vaginal region. It’s also a good way to prevent yeast infections
2. Sitz Bath: A sitz bath should reach your vagina region. So make sure you fill your bathtub up to it. You could also add vinegar and salt to bring back the natural balance of the vagina and eliminating the bad bacteria. Be sure you sit in the tub for 30 minutes.
3. Allow Skin To Breath: If you’re itching down there, it could be because your clothing’s is too tight. Wear clothing that is loose-fitting and won’t cause bacteria, moisture or sweat to stay trapped in the region.

HOW TO PREVENT VAGINAL ITCHING

Once you have cured your vaginal itching, you probably want to be sure it doen’t happen again. Yes, there are things you can do to keep it from occurring again provided it’s not an STD.

1.      Get out of any wet clothing right away and use warm water and a mild soap to rinse off. This keeps the bacteria from building up.

2.      Avoid using vaginal douches since it can upset the pH balance and boosts the possibility of infections.

3.      Don’t use scented products, panty liners, perfumes, deodorant sprays. Some condoms and spermicides will also cause vaginal itching.

4.      Don’t wear tight clothing. Rather, use loose, cotton clothing to keep the flow of air to the vaginal region open.,m.m

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