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Vaginal Itching

Hi, ive been having a problem for a few months now, i have been to 5 different obgyn's to find out why this is happening. I have severe vaginal itching, I have been tested for all STD's, and for a yeast infection. all negitive. then i changed all my undies and clothes to loose fitting and 100% cotton undies ( or none at all on) and i still cant stop itching, i stopped haveing sex, use cetafil to clease or just water at times. i have to literally walk around with an ice pack between my legs to sleep, and stop the itch...help me...should i see a dermatologist???
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My vagina is itching so bad I honestly can't believe it. It feels like it's right in the hole. Sorry to be graphic. Im not sexually active, unless its something from literally years ago. I was recently in Hawaii, and am wondering if maybe the towels at the hotel weren't clean and I picked up some funky thing from the towel? Otherwise Im at a loss. This can't go on though :/
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1. wear only cotton underwear
2. wash and dry under the sun for at least 5 hours and take them in before 5:00pm
3. never iron your underwear
4. never use soap or vaginal wash down there
5.avoid frequent use of panty liners
6. avoid tight clothing
7. mantain good vaginal hygiene
8. sugar in drinks/fruits, alcohol, carbohydrates, coffee, honey provide a breeding environment for candida leading to thrush
9. take probiotic to replenish your vaginal flora
10. avoid scented products for your vagina but mild moisturisers like aloe vera and baby soap
11. avoid sitting on public toilets, if you must, line the seats to avoid infection
12. maintain healthy eating habits and drink lots of water

Good luck!
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I had a complete but with the overies left for homones puposes;however, I have also had this condition the last two years. I, also get a white (yeast Lke discharge) but test yeast neg. Dr. says it from not enough air flow, so no lace ,satin, silk, ect.. only full cotton breatheable, for the itch I found a benedryl cream and pill helped big time.. My doctor hasn;t said anything about the meds your talking about but i still have my overies so that may be why, but I think they are not working right anymore as I have begun getting cyst on them, as the eggs have no where to go. i wish you all luckbut for you with allergies get some Benedryl asap and also Aveno oatmeal baths help too. "Pain being a lady"
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I too have suffered with extreme vulva itching since a total hysterectomy 10 years ago.  It was diagnosed as Litchen Sclerosis and my gynecologist felt it was caused by to much estrogen (from foods) and not enough progesterone and testosterone, in other words, hormonal imbalance.  I was prescribed Clobetasol Propionate(a very strong steroid cream), which does help with the itching. Then, four years ago my gynecologist implanted a hormonal pellet.  I received a hormonal pellet every 3-4 months and I began to sleep better, vulva itching, dryness, and tearing stopped, my hair quit falling out, I had energy and my sex drive returned, and best of all, I lost belly fat I could never get rid of after 2 kids.  After 4 years of pellets the vulva itching returned and I'm back on Clobetasol Propionate cream.  My Gyno says my hormones are unbalanced again and I will have to undergo extensive blood work to determine what I will need in my next hormonal pellet implant.   Don't give up hope and search for a doctor that has expertise and knowledge about hormonal pellet implants.
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Lichen Sclerosis - which is a condition I was diagnosed with 16 months after having a vaginal hysterectomy - has very similar symptoms to those described by many on this thread.  The test that confirms LS is a skin biopsy of the vulval area.  Initially,  I had to use Canestan cream followed by eleuphrat ointment (a steroid) twice daily for a month then once daily for a month and I am now on a maintenance treatment of three applications a night per week, which keeps the symptoms under control most of the time.
I am also seeing a naturopath for acupuncture and diet.  No scientific proof that diet has any bearing but my personal experience is that it refined sugars, yeast and gluten together with diary products is best avoided.
I follow the dietary advice of my naturopath which is to avoid the food items mentioned earlier and include lots of fresh fruit and steamed vegetables.
Drink lots of water also - about 3 litres a day.  I see my dermatologist every six months and my naturopath every six weeks. LS is a life long condition that can flare up from time to time but I have been told that with careful management the symptoms can be controlled.  Hope this helps.

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Hello!

I've been having the exact same problem for nearly 4 years now!
No doctor has been able to help! I've had external and internal ultrasounds, blood tests, and my boyfriend has even been given a blood test. All negative.
It's very itchy and irritating, and I'm 99.9% sure it's NOT and STI.
Driving me crazy!


I was just wondering if you've found out what it is.
Or have gotten treatment and you posted this a few years ago.

Thanks!
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