Wednesday 10 February 2016

Women health Magazine gives us some reasons why most women's vagina itches beyond belief.




As a women this article cut my attention and I believe will help a lot of women understand their vaginas which is an essential part of  the body of a woman.

It's not exactly easy to scratch an itch down there, which is why it’s so frustrating when it happens (and sometimes it’s like it comes completely out of nowhere, right?). Vaginal itching can be caused by something as simple as your period products but in other cases, it can actually be a symptom of a more serious issue. This guide will help you figure out exactly what’s making you feel like you have ants in your pants—and what your treatment options are. (That being said, when it comes to your lady parts, it’s always best to play it safe and visit your gyno for a proper diagnosis.)


Yeast Infection

Like BV, a yeast infection is frequently the result of vaginal pH being out of whack, says Wendy Askew, M.D., a board-certified ob-gyn at the Institute for Women's Health in San Antonio. They can occur at random or following antibiotic use, sex, stress, or a change in diet (and women with diabetes have a higher risk). In addition to itchiness, you may also notice curdled, white, or thick discharge. The good news is that you can go ahead and use an OTC remedy, like Monistat, which should take care of the symptoms within a day or so. To avoid recurrent infections, Askew recommends taking a probiotic with a high bacteria count of acidophilus, like Flora-Q, which will help keep yeast in check.

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