Ugh, itching is so incredibly annoying. And it is especially annoying if you suffer from itching in and around your vagina and vulva. It’s quite uncomfortable and so you want to get rid of it quickly. Knowing the cause is essential to know the best way to combat itching. These are some possible causes of itching in your vagina and vulva.
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Irritating products
Some products contain substances that can irritate your vagina and/or vulva. This irritation can cause itching. We are mainly talking about ingredients such as alcohol, dyes and perfume. It is therefore better not to use products with these ingredients on your vulva. The itching is often accompanied by mild pain and redness. Products that can cause this irritation are, for example: perfumed toilet paper or perfumed sanitary towels, shower gels and other bath and shower products, detergent, creams, fabric softener and feminine hygiene products.
Skin conditions
Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis can cause itching all over your body, including around your vulva. Eczema causes a skin rash. The skin becomes red and dry and flakes of skin may fall off. Psoriasis usually causes flakes of skin, itching and redness around the scalp and joints. In some cases, psoriasis can also spread to your vulva.
Fungal infection
Yeast is a natural fungus that lives in your vagina. This sounds very dirty, but this is completely normal. It usually doesn’t cause problems, but when it does you get a yeast infection. There is then too much yeast present in your vagina. A fungal infection causes an itchy feeling, but also a burning sensation. Your discharge will become thicker and white in color and may also smell like yeast. Antibiotics, pregnancy and stress can be the cause of the infection.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is another infection that can cause itching in your vulva and vagina. The infection can arise because your good and bad bacteria in your vagina are out of balance. With bacterial vaginosis you don’t always get symptoms, but when you do you can experience itching and an unpleasant fishy smell. Your discharge may also turn gray.
Soa’s
There are many different STIs. They all have different symptoms, but there are some where itching is one of the symptoms. If you have recently had unprotected sex, it is wise to do an STI test if you notice that you are experiencing symptoms such as itching. STIs that can cause itching include: chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, genital herpes, and trichonomas. Itching is often accompanied by other symptoms such as painful urination and a change in your discharge.
Menopause
During menopause, your body produces less estrogen. A reduced estrogen level can cause itching in your vulva and vagina. This itching is caused by the tissue of your vagina and vulva becoming thinner, drier and less elastic. When your vagina produces less moisture, you may experience itching.
Stress
It sounds crazy, but physical and emotional stress can also be the cause of irritation and itching around your vulva and vagina. Stress can weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get infections. The stress hormone cortisol appears according to scientific researchalso affect the health of your vagina.
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2023-07-17 14:00:00
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