One of Those Embarrasing Questions!

Updated on August 27, 2008
B.W. asks from Elmhurst, IL
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I have never experienced this before and was wondering how others have handled an annoying itch "down there." I have had it for over a week but don't think I have a yeast infection (no other signs). I bought Vagisil cream and it does help but it is not going away. Any help?

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C.G.

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If you have never had a yeast infection before you should call your doctor or midwife so they can diagnose it- it could be something else. Just using vagisil cream would likely not be that effective as the yeast would most likely be internal to the vagina and you would need one of the yeast infection treatment packs. It is possible to have ueast only on the vulva but unlikely.

Bacterial vaginosis is another problem that women get that is not sexually transmitte. Like yeast it is an overgrowth of normal vaginal inhabitants. Antibiotics are used to treat BV. Vaginitis is an irritation of the vagina- if you have recently changed soaps, douched, changed laundry detergent, or anything else that would be in contact with that area of your body they could be causing your itching. Douches are very irritating to the vagina and soap is a very common culprit in vagina irritation.

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E.P.

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Yep, could be bacterial infection - which doesn't look like a yeast infection (clearer fluids but itches!) . Could be a change in soaps, swimming a lot? Nothing alarming but you do want to get it diagnosed and addressed so that the right medicine or treatment can be prescribed. Good luck.

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M.S.

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I agree with the first responder to ask your doctor.

It could be a bacterial infection which I'm prone to for some reason. Your chances increase while pregnant and after because of all the flucuation. It sucks so call your doc! :) Good luck!

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J.S.

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I had the same problem. I knew it wasn't a yeast infection (from experience, unfortunately). For some reason, instinct told me to switch toilet paper brands. I haven't had a problem since. My plumber told me to use Cottonelle toilet paper and to never use Charmin. Guess what? My body told me to use Charmin!! I'll listen to my body over my plumber any day! I don't even know if it is dye-free or what, but I don't itch anymore. Give it a try.

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J.S.

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I would call your OB.

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J.G.

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I agree with the responses about notifying your OB. You can also check the vaginal PH with a test over the counter which is helpful in diagnosing yeast, bacteria ect. The kit is in the "yeast infection" isle.

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