Prurito vaginale

Vaginal itching in women is very common and can be very annoying.

It is important to know the cause so that it can be relieved.

Vaginal itching can be caused by the use of soaps or some fabrics, excessive or inadequate hygiene, hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause), infections, STDs.

Apart from a good diagnosis and treatment, the following tips to combat vaginal itching can help:

- Do not douche as this can alter the vaginal pH and cause greater discomfort.

- Use proper hygiene when going to the toilet, always dry yourself from front to back, because if you do it the other way round, intestinal bacteria can be carried to the vulvo-vaginal region and cause infections.

- Wear cotton underwear that helps the intimate area to perspire better.

- Use protection during sexual intercourse.

- Treating and moisturising the vagina.

Depending on the cause of the itching, you should use a treatment or a vulvar moisturising cream. At Farmaciasdirect we have all the specific treatments for the care of the intimate area.