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What Causes Itching Sensation Of Vagina During Pregnancy?

Hi, my wife is 5 months pregnant. A few days ago she started feeling itchy around her vaginal area and when she tries scratching the area it gets sore. Sometimes it gets sore that she even fails to get any sleep at all and she starts crying out of the pain. What might be the cause of this itching
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.Your history looks like there is some infection(either fungal or bacterial) in her vaginal area,which is causing inflammation,itching and pain.She needs to be examine locally.I will advise you to visit her to her gynecologist for the diagnosis and treatment.No need to worry much,Symptoms will subside soon after the treatment.Take care
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What Causes Itching Sensation Of Vagina During Pregnancy?

Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.Your history looks like there is some infection(either fungal or bacterial) in her vaginal area,which is causing inflammation,itching and pain.She needs to be examine locally.I will advise you to visit her to her gynecologist for the diagnosis and treatment.No need to worry much,Symptoms will subside soon after the treatment.Take care