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Q: Curing hormonal acne ?

asked by: alixa56 on April 11th, 2009

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Every month, around 4-5 days before my period, my vagina gets really itchy and irritated for about a week and then it goes away about half way through my period. Could this be a side effect to the pill? What can I do about it? Sex during this time hurts like hell, and it itches literally all week nonstop. I can't stand it, but I don't want to go off the pill because the last time I tried, all my acne that had been cleared up came back worse, and I'm one of those people who have tried EVERYTHING for acne and the only success i had was with the BC pill, Alesse.

So what can I do? =(

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MyrahU

replied on April 21st, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

Go to your doctor.

It sounds like you may have some time of infection, like a yeast infection, if the itching is that bad. It doesn't sound like it has to do with your acne. I know you said it doesn't itch all the time, but maybe hormonal shifts make it worse.

You can try over-the-counter yeast infection treatments (they even have those tests you can take), but I would still consider seeing your doctor to make sure you get the right medicine.

trieditallbefore

replied on May 21st, 2009

New User

Probiotics for that V-Itch

Hi Try Probiotics to clear up candida and reduce your insulin level by eating less sugar (less sweet fruits and no candy, more high glycemic carbs, water, etc). I used to get that before my cycle as well (dry vagina, itchy skin with cottage-cheese discharge). Again, less sugar should work. Good quality probiotics will also solve the issue as they create good bacteria to kill the bad bacteria caused by too much sugar.

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