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What causes vaganal itching? what can i use ? i have already taken a pill called diflucan (fluconazole)

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Many things: Aside from yeast infections (i assume this from diflucan) vaginal itching can result from dryness, use of certain spermicides, a sexually transmitted disease and possibly hormonal changes. These can be determined by your gyn.

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Vaginal Itching: Although vaginal itching is the hallmark of yeast infections and other vaginal infections (including sexually transmitted diseases, stds), itching in the vagina and vulvar areas has multiple causes. Vaginal itching can also arise due to chemical irritants that may be found in detergents or soaps, douches and vaginal creams, toilet paper, bath products, feminine hygiene products, and vaginal contra.

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Atrophic vaginitis: At your age, a common cause is atrophic vaginitis due to loss of vaginal estrogens. Itching can be quite severe as the skin inside the vagina becomes very thin. Easily fixed with prescription vaginal hormones prescribed by a family doctor.

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