HEALTH TALK: 5 MAJOR CAUSES OF VAIGNA ITCHING

Not every woman is walking around with an itchy vagina but many are Without mincing words, this situation can be incredibly uncomfortable and downright worrisome but that doesn’t leave you with no solution.

1. VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION
This is the most common cause of vaginal itching. These infections are so common that three-fourths of women will get one at some point. When the Vagina loses acidity, yeast can build up on the vulva, causing an infection. The hallmark symptom is extreme itchiness, along with an odorless thick, white discharge.

2. IRRITATION/ ALLERGIES
Another common cause of vaginal itching is irritation. Exposing your vagina to various chemicals could cause irritation which could make your vagina itch. Chemicals from soaps, feminine sprays, and even certain fabrics can cause irritation.

3. STDs
Sexually transmitted infections caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis can also cause itching around the vulvar region.

4. SHAVING DISASTER
When you shave down there, it may feel smooth in the moment but it becomes a disaster as soon as the hair starts growing back. This may not be common to every woman, but for those who react to this, a shaving cream might be a better option.

5. MENOPAUSE
When you have reach a menopause, your estrogen level reduces and your vagina change along with your changing hormones. A drop in estrogen can thin the mucosal lining in your vagina which in turn causes vagina itching.

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