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Suggest Treatment For Severe Vaginal Itching During 8th Month Of Pregnancy
Question: i m having eight month pregnancy and feeling very itchy near vagina and anus its the second time i m suffering from this problem i had it once before pregnancy and took complete medication but now it occured again what is the reason for it and what should i do?
Brief Answer:
might be due to skin stretching or yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
At the later stage of pregnancy, skin is very much stretched, it result in the vulval itching, and it is normal.
Hormonal changes have a dramatic effect on the body, including changes in pH levels in the vagina. The pH imbalance can lead to itchiness, which can then lead to a yeast infection. A product like Monistat may treat a yeast infection, but it is necessary to discuss this option with your physician before applying the cream.
These two are the common causes, in the absence of examination, it is difficult to diagnose and also to prescribe any medication.
Presently I would suggest you to wash the area with cool water and with mild soap like dermadew or dove, and tap it dry with towel. Wear loose fitting undergarment and avoid it when in home. Do not go outside in hot weather and especially do not let your body sweat a lot. Absolutely not wear wet clothes.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
might be due to skin stretching or yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
At the later stage of pregnancy, skin is very much stretched, it result in the vulval itching, and it is normal.
Hormonal changes have a dramatic effect on the body, including changes in pH levels in the vagina. The pH imbalance can lead to itchiness, which can then lead to a yeast infection. A product like Monistat may treat a yeast infection, but it is necessary to discuss this option with your physician before applying the cream.
These two are the common causes, in the absence of examination, it is difficult to diagnose and also to prescribe any medication.
Presently I would suggest you to wash the area with cool water and with mild soap like dermadew or dove, and tap it dry with towel. Wear loose fitting undergarment and avoid it when in home. Do not go outside in hot weather and especially do not let your body sweat a lot. Absolutely not wear wet clothes.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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