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Vaginal Itching - So you have an itchy vagina and here to look for a possible way to stop it, and hopefully find the cause of why it has occurred so you can help prevent it from happening again. Well join the queue because you are not on your own if your vagina is disturbingly itchy. Vaginal itching is quite common as like with the reasons for it happening also. I don`t think there are many women who suffer from this can honestly say, that they have never found them self in a situation where they were cut short and had no choice but to scratch the vagina regardless of where they were at the time. This can be extremely embarrassing if it happens regular when out socializing with friends or, waiting in a bus queue full of strangers. If this be you then it is understandable for your urgency to get to the root of the problem to rid the itch. The vagina and surrounding skin can become a very sore skin issue, if you're scratching has torn or scraped the flesh.
You must avoid scratching with aggression or attempt to use an item to relieve the itch. Poor Hygiene could be the cause of your vaginal itch. Also chemical irritants contained in certain products you use to bathe in can cause this too. If we have established that it is neither of the two mentioned above, then more times than not an itchy vagina can derive from a vaginal yeast infection that may show a discharge white in color and curd-like texture. Yeast infections can happen through taking antibiotics, birth control tablets, menstruation, pregnancy and even diabetes.
Let us look at Vaginitis more closely which means inflammation of the vagina. If you have vaginitis then this could be reason of your infection. If you see your vaginal discharge change in appearance e.g. smell, color or, experience a burning feeling in the vagina, discomfort when urinating or during sex then these are recognizable symptoms that we connect with vaginitis. Another vaginal infection which can be held accountable for an itchy vagina is thrush infection (fungus called Candida albicans.) Believe it or not even stress can encourage vaginal itching making your body more susceptible to infection. Also at the time of the menopause we see a drop in estrogen levels which can result in thinning of the vaginal wall and less lubrication which can cause an itch. This is where the doctor comes in; it is h/she that will have to determine which of the above causes give reason for your condition. Nothing can ever be ruled out until a medic has examined you because we have the "rare" vaginal/vulva itch which pin-worms are held responsible for. Pin-worms are parasites that we generally connect to affecting children.
To relieve and prevent itching of the vagina you should
Keep the genitals (vagina and anus) clean and dry. Use mild unscented soap and other that may contain irritants. Think cotton at all times for wearing around the genitals. Cotton panties are a safer bet than knickers made from synthetic materials. The genitals need breathing space and cotton gives this. After opening your bowels clean from the vagina back towards the anus. Yes we all know scratching gives instant relief, but it can also instantly worsen the problem. Please try to avoid scratching your vagina as it is not only unhealthy, but it can aggravate the condition. See your GP if you experience vaginal bleeding when not menstruating, or see swelling or have a presence of an unpleasant vaginal odor. A burning sensation when urinating or other urinary symptoms may be urinary tract infection.
Since it's not really acceptable to go around scratching your vagina in public, most have to settle for suffering in silence, or resorting to a little flexing of inner muscles in the hope that some relief can be had – like that of doing the rumba on the spot.
There are several remedies out there to help relieve vaginal itching; however finding the right one may have you having to try different ones. Check with GP first before using unfamiliar products or taking medication.
1. Try Aloe Vera it is most effective for this issue. Apply fresh Aloe Vera juice to the affected area. You can use your fingers or better still and more hygienic is to soak a piece of cotton wool in the juice and apply it that way.
2. Alternately for vaginal itching, you can also use powdered Slippery Elm bark. More times found in herbal shops. Mix powder with water to form a paste and apply to the affected area.
3. Consider the yogurt tampon method. Dip the tampon into unsweetened yogurt and insert into the vagina. This is soothing and cooling.
4. Soak and relax in a vinegar sitz bath. Fill the bath half way with water and add ½ a cup of apple cider vinegar. Sit in the bath spread eagled until the water has cooled.
Soak a tampon in Tea Tree oil if you prefer. You'll need to use an applicator tampon to make this easier. First coat the top half of the tampon in a lubricant of your choice, then add a few drops of Tea Tree oil to it, and insert the tampon. The lubricant was a suggestion merely for stopping the Tea Tree oil from soaking into the tampon. Over excessively scratching your vagina may cause you severe stress at times, however, you have to remember that stress may not end up being the problem if you do not get a second opinion on your selected course of treatment you have in mind, to treat the vaginal itch.
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