15 Best Doctors for Vaginal Itching available in Andheri East, Mumbai

Vaginal itching is treated with medications that control the growth of bacteria and yeast and normalise the vaginal acid level. They include antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, lotions and creams.

Women with candida infections or bacterial vaginosis possess a greater risk of developing sexually transmitted diseases. In pregnant women, these infections are linked with premature deliveries and low-birthweight babies.

Vaginal itching can be treated by a general physician or a primary health care provider. Recurrent or complicated cases should be referred to a gynaecologist or a specialist in sexual infection medicine.

Vaginal itching is usually due to a bacterial or fungal infection. An allergic reaction is unlikely.

It is recommended that women avoid sexual intercourse during treatment. However, it is strongly advised to use a condom during sexual intercourse for avoiding the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.