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Q: Feminine Itching
asked by: pak on January 13th, 2008
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I have had feminine itching for about a week now. The itching is inside my inner labia, from the clitoris all the way to the anal area. I don't think it's a yeast infection because there is no discharge. I had a yeast infection once before many years ago and I had the typical cottage cheese discharge then. Nothing like that now.

I had shaved my pubic hair a couple of days before the itching started. I have done that before but never had the itching problem. For a couple of days after shaving, I had applied Dove deodorant on the outside of my pubic area, as I had read that this helps with the shaving-related itching. But once I started itching inside the labia, I discontinued the deodorant.

Another factor is that I started a 5-day antibiotic the same day as I shaved. I have also read that antibiotics can sometimes cause yeast infections.

I have not started using a new detergent or anything like that. I can also rule out anything sexually transmitted.

Thank you for reading! Any help is appreciated. Normally I would have gone to see my GYN by now, but I am living in another country until July 2008 and since there is a language barrier, I would prefer not to see a doctor here, especially for so intimate a problem. Confused
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lele25
replied on January 13th, 2008
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Anti-biotics do increase your chances of getting a yeast infection. My doctor always reccomends to eat more yogurt when on antibiotics, because it contains cultures that help maintain a balanced PH level. Regarding the deodarant down there....I've never heard of that before and would be very cautious about using anything that is not designed to be used in that area. You could always purchase one of those at home yeast testing kits...it will tell you whether or not there are bad levels of yeast indicating and infection. Good luck to you!
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reighne
replied on February 5th, 2008
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mine is really itchy..last year im really pissed...i wanted to cry bcos of the itching and stuff...i never went to my gyne...afraid so,i cahnge my femine wash to betadine feminine wash...to maintain it...now,i have no problem...it's really hard having feminine itch..so,i have to watch out on changing undies 2-3 times a day...or put some pantyliners..everytime i pee i wash..but still im looking forward to see my gyne...for more info and stuff..
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female1874
replied on March 25th, 2008
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Hi, I need help about this itch
Hello, I am 34 yrs old now. I am so annoyed with this femine itch I am suffering. I thought before that maybe this was caused by my pantyliners or my feminine wash, been trying and changing my brands to no avail. The labia is really itchy, I thought I had crabs so I shaved my pubic hair, but its still there. I started wearing cotton panties , stopped using pantyliners, every 2 or 4 hours I would change my panties. and lately I been seeing a white substance like discharge, but no smell, the texture is grainy. I know I should consult my gyne but I am so terrified of hospitals. And I so I shamed to even discuss this with my friends let alone my family gyne.
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Keeba88
replied on April 14th, 2008
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Well to tell you ladies the truth, i believe that PAK and FEMALE1874, both have a yeast infection. I have had one beofre, i had very little cottage cheese discharge, with no odor but the itching was unbarable! My inner labia's were bright red, they were so irritated. I went and purchased a 'yeast kit' that can test you pH levels and then will tell you if you are 'normal' or not. It showed up that i was normal, still the itching continued and continued. I figured i had to do something. So i asked one of my friend if she had ever had one and she described to me EVERYTHING that i was going through and i then asked her what her dr recommended. She told me that her dr just told her to go to a CVS or TARGET, WALMART, or where-ever and get the monistat deal. You can get it in gel form, cream form, or little capsuls that discinigrate inside of you. I used the capsuls (BEWARE YOU WILL BE LEAKING ALL DAY LONG AS THAT STUFF COMES OUTSIDE OF YOU! but if it gets rid of the itching its all worth it right?) I got the 3 day (it comes in like 1, 3, and 5 i believe.) My friends dr told her not to use the 1 day cause its not as effective. Anyways, the one that i had purchased came with a tiny tube of external cream, let me tell you it works like a CHARM! i deffinately reccommend that stuff! Keep it in your purse, even though it last for a long time. I would put it on in the morning and would put it on again till i went to bed.

I would say try that out ladies, if that doesn't help, deffinately go in and see your gynocologist.

GOOD LUCK! Hope this helped and let me know if this helps or what you find out!
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noclue
replied on April 17th, 2009
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ok, so sometimes I itch... it's not unbarable like some of the girls described, and if I use vagisil it goes away completey. I just don't know why I itch... it's always soo random and its only for a couple days at a time... I know its not any kind of std becasue I've had this happen since I was about 10... Anyone know what is up?
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phinneygirl
replied on April 18th, 2009
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Please...
ok,so im only 15 and i have this terrible itch:/
it gets so unbearable i can barely sleep at night.I don't really know what to do about it.Someone please help me:/
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dj46
replied on May 2nd, 2009
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i have had biospy and told it is lichenoid reaction. or zoon's vulvitis. any creams prescribed only make it worse. pain is bareable now if i leave alone. just not curing problem.I take an antihistamine tablet to help with itching.If anybody has any relief answers I would be grateful for advice. many thanks. Dawn
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shorty74
replied on July 3rd, 2009
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I do notice the itching happens to me monthly, right b4 my period starts. For those of you with this itching problem, have you noticed if you get the iching right b4 your period starts? Usually what I do is wash myself then put on some vasaline, just a little bit. It almost feels like it serves as a barrier from any "friction" like shaving my cause. It may not work for everyone though. I just use it for a few days til I start my period, which by then usually the itching stops. I also had myself checked by my doctor to rule out any serious issues. That is probably the best thing to do, cause it can mean something serious is happening inside your body.
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dansgirl
replied on July 7th, 2009
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I've suffered with feminine itching on and off for some time. It mainly happens at night, when i'm in bed and get too hot.
I use a few drops of tea tree oil mixed with a base massage oil such as sweet almond. when needed. It's really cooling and soothing and stops the itching instantly.
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ioka
replied on July 7th, 2009
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hello ladies here in uk i can purchase over the counter flucanazole. It is one tablet and £10.some might think this is expensive but this wonderful medication flushes the system out and you are itch free for 3 months or more.
I was up the wall before my period as i knew when they appeared the itch was too.
I tried canesten duo combi, and lanacane nothing seemed to help..another tip is i go commando no undies and have never been bothered with it for yrs now.
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styler
replied on October 4th, 2009
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Hello ladies, when I get my random thrush I have a natural no medicine remedy, I was advised it when I was pregnant and it really worked! Especially when you have just noticed the uncomfy itch. Use 1 table spoon of soda bicarbonate(not baking soda!)(without heap) on 1 medium glass of water and stir it throughly. Then u have to flush your inside of vagina with it. I use a simple plastic syringe(no needle ofcourse:) I got mine from shilds nurofen bottle Smile I know you can get something else in pharmacy. So flush all the mixture 3 times a day and you will see how it reveals, if you have an intense itching it will burn so keep your shower ready for relief, but it definately works, i dont really remember how the dr explained how it works!After the flushing you might feel uncomfy burning or 10mins or so, but it goes away! If it is really bad I use vagisil cream on the outside and if you persist and do it for arround 3-5 days in a row, it usually goes away. I prefer this to taking tablets and pessaries as not all of them work! BUT YOU HAVE TO BE SURE YOU DONT HAVE ANYTHING ELSE, CONSULTING DOCTOR IS A GOOD CHOICE IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS! Hope this helps and works for some! Kind regards
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