"feminine" itching

[Anonymous]

Sorry for way TMI, but where else can I ask this but an anonymous forum? The last 2 days I've been super itchy down there, not in the vagina, but around. I have no discharge or anything else abnormal. Any ideas what could be causing it? Or how to relieve it? I'm thinking it might be from a different kind of lubrication we used on Monday, but I'm not sure.

Thanks - this is really embarrassing.

[Anonymous]

Hi OP, I have had this problem, though more so at times around the anus area ... For either location, I have applied Vagisil, to help sooth, and it seems to help control itchiness.

[Anonymous]

Lotrimin

[Anonymous]

Agree about the Lotrimin; my ob/gyn has given me antifungal cream for that area before when I complained of itching but there was no infection. You could also be allergic to the different lube.

[Anonymous]

This happened to me and my doc ordered Monistat. Worked like a charm.

[Anonymous]

I've had this problem. Monistat but make sure you do the entire treatment. It will go away.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks everyone. I just started my period today. Can I use monistat or lotrimin during my period? I've never used it before.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Sometimes I have a bad reaction to certain types of tp.

[Anonymous]

OP, I mentioned about Vagisil. I've not tried either of the other products mentioned, but I think Vagisil is less expensive and less restrictive (unlike a set treatment course such as Monistat). In any case, just another option if you were curious.

[Anonymous]

Monistat works for me very well. Be sure to use the 7-day treatment is the most effective. Good luck and you should not be embarrassed this is very common to have it.

[Anonymous]

Make sure the problem is yeast before you use Monistat.