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Can vaginal irritation be help by coconut cream?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Causes of vaginal itching ; irritatation include yeast infections; vaginitis; contact w chemicals (douches, detergent, feminine spray, contraceptive foam/ jelly or ointments or creams); stress; pinworm; menopause (vaginal drying); precancerous lesions ; stress. Suggest you stop using the product ; see if this helps.

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Answered 12/14/2013

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