Some causes of vaginal itching include:
Synthetic clothing
Clothing made of synthetic (artificial) fibers, such as polyester, viscose and nylon, does not allow your skin to breathe. Breathing in this context means that air moves around the vaginal areas. These synthetic materials, especially when made into tight-fitting panties, can cause moisture to form on the surface of the skin they cover. This wet skin, rubbing itself or against clothing, can cause itching and redness. Woven panties made from natural fibers, such as cotton, can help keep your vaginal areas drier.
Chafing caused during sex
Many women become itchy in the vagina after and during intercourse, mainly due to injuries caused by sex. Chafing often during intercourse, when pubic hair wipes sensitive sex skin. Hair removal can help prevent this.
Fungal infections of the vagina
Fungal infections, also known as yeast infection, Candida (Candidiasis) or Thrush, are common causes of intestinal vaginal itching, redness and soreness. Signs of Candida include a white or yellowish “curd” stream and the smell of “cheese”. There are many products on the market - both natural and over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products that can help reduce or eliminate this overgrowth of a natural fungal microbe, Fungal microorganisms albicans If you have doubts about whether you have a fungal infection in the vagina or not, consult a doctor to be diagnosed.
Bacterial and other vaginal infections
Bacterial infections, such as bacterial vaginosis and protozoa infections, are caused by a small parasite, called Trichonomas vaginalis can cause itching, as well as an unpleasant smell (for example, fish or similar rotten meat) and soreness. If you suspect that you may have a bacterial or simple infection or you don’t know what the problem is, contact your doctor - antibiotic treatment may be required.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
STIs (sexually transmitted infections) can cause itching. Some examples of STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and genital herpes. If you suspect that you may have an STI, consult your doctor so that it can be correctly diagnosed and treated.
How to reduce vaginal itching
There are many different types of products on the market to relieve vaginal itching, including:
Creams of local anesthetic type
Local anesthetic creams discourage the nerves around the vagina. These products have a chemical anesthetic such as benzocaine as an active ingredient. They are recommended for external vaginal use. When local anesthesia wears out, itching often returns because the creams do not contain any ingredients to help solve the cause of vaginal itching.
Antifungal tablets, creams and pessaries
Antifungal products work well if you know you are suffering from a fungal infection. Oral tablets usually contain an antifungal chemical, fluconazole. Fluconazole, taken internally, can affect the whole body, however, and not just the vagina. Indiscriminate whole body & # 39; the antifungal effect can cause other microbes, such as bacteria, to multiply elsewhere in the body, since the bacteria are usually kept in a state of natural balance due to healthy competition from other microbes.
Antifungal creams and pessaries contain other "-azole" drugs, such as clotrimazole, miconazole, thiocinazole and butoconazole. These pharmaceutical antifungals can be effective for vaginal itching, if itching is caused by Candida microbes. These drugs are not effective for vaginal itching, which is not the result of fungal infections. There may also be problems with antifungal drugs when Candida fungal microbes develop resistance to them. Antifungal drugs are becoming ineffective for many women, who often suffer from Candida infections.
Natural options to relieve vaginal itching
Douching with tea tree oil
Tea tree essential oil is widely used in herbal medicine for the treatment of vaginal itching. Tea tree oil is naturally antifungal and antibacterial, which helps eliminate the causes of vaginal itchiness and also alleviate the itchiness itself. If you plan to use tea tree oil as a shower, you should take care to dilute the oil with water to avoid burning the delicate skin around and inside the vagina. Always check the tiny area of skin on the outside of the vagina before pouring the mixture inside the vaginal opening.
Yogurt
Always use an unsweetened, natural simple type of yogurt. Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria “lactobacillus” - “good bacteria” that can effectively compete with any “bad” microbes that can cause discomfort. Yogurt can be applied directly using clean fingers in the vagina. Eating yoghurt while good will not be effective!
Vinegar
Douching with diluted, unfiltered apple cider vinegar can help restore the correct acidity of your vagina. Be careful to see whether itching increases or decreases. The vagina, which is too acidic, is the environment in which the Candida mushroom thrives.
Epsomatic salts
Soaking in a calico bath that contains Epsom salts can help by lowering the acidity of the vagina. Be careful to notice if itching increases or decreases - bacteria like vaginas that are not acidic enough!
