A 22-year-old female asked:
Vaginal itching for 3 yrs now. only around the left inner labia & inside of the vagina. left inner labia is swollen/folded/wrinkly & that's where it itches. homeopathic doc told it's yeast infection. itch goes away when menstruating so what is this?
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Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 43 years experience
Fungal infection should not last for 3 years and period does not alleviate itching due to fungal vaginitis. You need to be examined by a gynecologist.
Answered Oct 04, 2021
Last updated Oct 4, 2021
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