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Women should not tolerate vaginal itching, as it may be a warning sign of some diseases, especially if it is accompanied by a number of symptoms.
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews diseases that cause vaginal itching, according to WebMD.
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Diseases that cause vaginal itching
1- Bacterial vaginosis
Vaginal itching may indicate the risk of bacterial vaginosis, a disease caused by the excessive growth of harmful types of bacteria in the female genital organs.
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis also include:
Bad vaginal odor.
Vaginal burning.
Abnormal secretions from the vagina.
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2- Sexually transmitted diseases
Vaginal and vulvar itching is a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases in women, such as chlamydia, herpes, genital warts, trichomoniasis, and gonorrhea.
3- Yeast infection
Yeast infection occurs when Candida, a type of fungus, grows excessively in the vagina and vulva. Women with weakened immune systems are vulnerable to it, as well as pregnant women and those taking antibiotics.
4- Low estrogen
When a woman reaches menopause, estrogen levels decline in her body, and the reason is that the menstrual cycle stops, which leads to the emergence of some disturbing symptoms, such as vaginal itching.
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5- Lichen sclerosus
A rare disease that may affect postmenopausal women, causes thin white patches to appear on the skin, especially around the vulva, that can leave permanent itchy scars in the vagina.