Causes of vaginal itching

Causes of vaginal itching

Persistent itching of the vaginal and vulval areas may be due to chemicals such as detergents, infections or menopause. Diagnostic tests such as Pap smear, vaginal culture or biopsies may be performed to determine the cause.


Review Date: 02/27/2006
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Dartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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