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Diabetes And Severe Vaginal Itching
Vaginal itching is a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin of the
Alternative Names
Pruritus vulvae; Itching - vaginal area; Vulvar itching
Common Causes
Common causes of vaginal itching include:
- Chemical irritants -- such as detergents, fabric softeners, feminine sprays, ointments, creams, douches, and contraceptive foams or jellies.
- Menopause -- the drop in estrogen causes thinning of...
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