Hidden5 years ago

Hi,

I had something similar a few years back. I went for tests, etc. nothing. Then I stopped using dryer sheets and the irritation stopped. You might also be sensitive to your laundry detergent. Do you have scent sensitivities?

Hidden in reply to Hidden5 years ago

I don't use dryer sheets and I use Fairy non bio liquitabs in my wash without softenener, just in case. I don't think I've ever suffered with scent sensitivites but I switched to organic cotton tampons this month just in case!

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Hidden in reply to Hidden4 years ago

Im experiencing this as well. I am not sure if its my detergent. I also have an odour smell but I have never had vaginal sex or anal.

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Cooper27 in reply to Hidden4 years ago

I've replied to the OP, but this might apply to you too:

If you were visibly red and sore, I think you should be thinking Eczema. It's common down there.

You can buy something called emulsifying ointment from the pharmacy. You can use this as a safe vaginal moisturiser. I have also used coconut oil, and it works alright, but does have a slight odour.

I would suggest you take a break from shower gels, and try to wash your hair so that the shampoo doesn't run down your body, as it does get into the vagina that way. Washing with just water works! I did it for a couple of years, and you feel a bit self conscious at first, but you don't smell. I tended to use some Dove soap to shave my legs/underarms.

Don't use vaginal washes or apply soap directly to this area - it does more harm than good.

Hope you get some relief soon!

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Hidden5 years ago

Excuse my spelling I never get this right but I have something called lichin Sclerosis. .It causes quite intense iching. Diagnosed by a biopsy several years ago. Important to get it treated and I used steroid cream to ensure I do not have any flares. Often at local sexual health clinic there is someone who has expertise in vulva health. I will drop in my local one to get mine checked ever so often. I think you need to see another GP maybe a female and ask about this.

Hidden in reply to Hidden5 years ago

I can only get in with a male GP so I'm going to ask for a referral to see a gynae. Thank you!

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rachelleigh735 years ago

Hi - you don't mention your age so my comment may be completely irrelevent. I experienced something similar last year and had several cycles of thrush treatment that didn't help. It wasn't until I was diagnosed as peri-menopausal that I realised the itching and discomfort was caused by vaginal atrophy. It took a while to work but I'm now using a hormone-based pessary called Vagifem which has helped a lot. Good luck in getting this resolved x

Hidden in reply to rachelleigh735 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to reply! I'm 30. My doctor tested my blood to check my hormone levels and said they were fine

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Cooper274 years ago

Sorry I missed this before you left the forum! But on the off-chance you come back: If you were visibly red and sore, I think you should be thinking Eczema. It's common down there.

You can buy something called emulsifying ointment from the pharmacy. You can use this as a safe vaginal moisturiser. I have also used coconut oil, and it works alright, but does have a slight odour.

I would suggest you take a break from shower gels, and try to wash your hair so that the shampoo doesn't run down your body, as it does get into the vagina that way. Washing with just water works! I did it for a couple of years, and you feel a bit self conscious at first, but you don't smell. I tended to use some Dove soap to shave my legs/underarms.

Don't use vaginal washes or apply soap directly to this area - it does more harm than good.

Hope you get some relief soon!

vcr884 years ago

I had this at the beginning of the year. Started reading that it may be the oestrogen in the pill I was taking (loestrin 20) as it can thin the skin around that area. After nothing else worked I asked to change the pill. Whilst my GP hadn’t heard this before it’s stopped since.

bantam12 in reply to vcr884 years ago

It's lack of oestrogen that thins the skin and causes ittitation, oestrogen is the treatment for just that problem, so you we're more likely sensitive to a different filler in the pill.

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vcr88 in reply to bantam124 years ago

Maybe, I’m on a progestogen only pill now and haven’t had the problem. Either way, May be worth reviewing if on a contraceptive

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Melanie1uk4 years ago

Have a look into this, I just found out about this after having all the problems you are having x

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Boney122 years ago

Hi ask your doctor about Lichen Sclerosus . I thought I had thrush and tried everything eventually got diagnosed with this and given steroid cream to help.

Adiewon28 months ago

Hi yes l also have problems in this area related to giving birth that left me with scaring. Problems began three years ago with diagnosis of ET/PV and my current meds. My body is in a constant state of high inflamation and sensative (thinking about changing meds (Hydroxy)in particular at the sight of old injuries and wounds. I finally got the courage to talk to a GP about this face to face and booked in for further investigation next week.

Good luck and look after yourself.

Adiewon