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Is There Any Cure For Vaginal Itching In The Elderly?
Question: What us cause and cure of vaginal itching. no odor or discharge. I am 75 years old, not sexually active but I occasionally use a vibrator. I am in excellent health,
Brief Answer:
Can be post-menopausal vaginal dryness
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Intense itching in the vagina is commonly encountered in two conditions.
One is The Candidiasis (yeast), this does present with intense itching and foul smelling curdy discharge.This condition can be easily treated with antifungals like Flucanazole.
The other possibility for such a problem is low estrogen levels leading to dryness in the vagina which stimulate the vaginal mucosa and cause itching.
Do get examined by a gynecologist and ascertain the cause to get treated.
Meanwhile, you can start applying a good moisturising gel like aloe vera gel or XXXXXXX butter or vaseline and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Can be post-menopausal vaginal dryness
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Intense itching in the vagina is commonly encountered in two conditions.
One is The Candidiasis (yeast), this does present with intense itching and foul smelling curdy discharge.This condition can be easily treated with antifungals like Flucanazole.
The other possibility for such a problem is low estrogen levels leading to dryness in the vagina which stimulate the vaginal mucosa and cause itching.
Do get examined by a gynecologist and ascertain the cause to get treated.
Meanwhile, you can start applying a good moisturising gel like aloe vera gel or XXXXXXX butter or vaseline and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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