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What Causes Itching In The Genitals?
Question: Intense itching and of the genitalia for several months. have had several UTI.
Brief Answer:
Oestrogen cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It is common to have this problem on the genitalia due to following reasons:
1) Dryness of the area because of menopause
2) Frequent UTI
3) Excess use of medications like anti itch tablets, antibiotics.
I suggest to use Evening primrose oil tablets and topical oestrogen cream. Also cut your nails short as it can injure the genitalia further and cause more problems.
If you can stop scratching by various means the itch will automatically stop in a day or two. So wear cotton clothes and undergarments tightly so that scratching is not possible even at night.
If the above measures do not help you need a prescription medicine from local OBGYN.
Oestrogen cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
It is common to have this problem on the genitalia due to following reasons:
1) Dryness of the area because of menopause
2) Frequent UTI
3) Excess use of medications like anti itch tablets, antibiotics.
I suggest to use Evening primrose oil tablets and topical oestrogen cream. Also cut your nails short as it can injure the genitalia further and cause more problems.
If you can stop scratching by various means the itch will automatically stop in a day or two. So wear cotton clothes and undergarments tightly so that scratching is not possible even at night.
If the above measures do not help you need a prescription medicine from local OBGYN.
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