Itchiness Around Vaginal Area?

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Registered: 08-23-2004
Itchiness Around Vaginal Area?
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Mon, 05-02-2005 - 11:16am

I posted about two weeks ago and had symptoms of a yeast infection (had never had one before) but started my period two days later which seems to have restored the normal balance. since finishing my period I have had no symptoms of a yeast infection, however, do have itchiness outside the vaginal opening and the clitoris. At times it does not seem that bad, but once I have used the restroom and toilet paper has been rubbed on the area I feel the itchiness come back. (also seems to be worse later in the day) My clitoris seemed to be a little sensitive as well, but itchy. The itchiness is not inside my vagina, just around the opening of it.

I am still blaming this on just significantly increased frequency for now, but it has been a month of increased frequency without a condom now.....sound right? any thoughts?

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 05-02-2005 - 12:40pm

Hi mgitaville, welcome back!

>>I am still blaming this on just significantly increased frequency for now, but it has been a month of increased frequency without a condom now.....sound right? <<

That could be the case. Are you using plenty of lube so that you aren't drying out? Another possibility, since you have been on the patch for several years, is that the hormones in the patch might be drying out your Vulvar tissues a bit. For now I'd be more inclined to think it's IC frequency and perhaps the need for more lube. Let us know how you're doing.

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 01-30-2004
Mon, 05-02-2005 - 1:44pm

Hello both of you.