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Burning sensation in the vagina - why is this happening to me? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

A burning sensation in the vagina can occur due to irritation, infection, or other medical conditions. Burning and irritation may be a constant problem or worsen during activity such as urination or intercourse.

Vaginal itching and irritation are common problems in women but are usually not a cause for concern. However, persistent itching, burning, and irritation may indicate an infection or other medical condition.

Discomfort in the vaginal area can occur in:

• labia region
• vaginal openings
• clitoris

There are several common causes of vaginal itching, burning, and irritation, including:

• Bacterial vaginosis: Having a healthy mix of bacteria in your vagina is normal. But the wrong bacteria can cause an infection. In addition to itching, other symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include inflammation, burning, discharge, and a fishy odor.

• Sexually transmitted diseases: chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, and other organisms can cause itching and irritation of the vagina/vulva and other unpleasant symptoms.

• A yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis): About three out of four women will develop a yeast infection at some point. Yeast infections occur when yeasts, such as candida, overgrow in the vagina and vulva. Pregnancy, intercourse, antibiotics, and a weakened immune system can make women more likely to get a yeast infection. In addition to itching and irritation, a yeast infection will cause a thick, white discharge.

• Menopause: Decreased estrogen production at the end of a woman's reproductive period can cause the vaginal walls to thin and dry out. This can cause itching and irritation. Thinning of the vaginal walls can also be a problem for some breastfeeding women.

• Chemical irritants: Many chemical substances, including creams, gels, condoms, contraceptive foams, laundry detergents, soaps, scented toilet paper, and fabric softeners, can irritate the vagina and vulva.

• Lichen sclerosus: this is a rare condition that causes thin white patches to form on the skin, especially around the vulva.

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