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What Causes Itchiness And Dryness In The Vagina Of An Elderly Person?
Hi - I am 71. Never had this problem before. Intense itching in vulva area usually at night. Did not really notice discharge but now there is blood when I wipe - coming from vagina. I just started taking Januvia and Jardiance this week. Could this be causing vaginal dryness problem?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hello dear
Understand your concern.
I think it is a side effects of januvia
Following are the side effcets occur:
Vaginal Pain, dryness, burning, itching, rash, redness, odor, or discharge.
Other side effects are:
a light-headed feeling
frequent urge to urinate;
swelling, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating
dehydration symptoms
Take following advice:
1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water
2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties
3. Salt Bath- Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water whenever you feel the itch. This will give you great relief instantly and prevent further multiplication of bacteria.
4. Antibacterial/fungal talcs: apply candid powder
5. Keeping The Vagina Dry (Not wet, clean well)
6. Wear Loose Clothing
If not improve shift to other drug
Hope this may help you
best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern.
I think it is a side effects of januvia
Following are the side effcets occur:
Vaginal Pain, dryness, burning, itching, rash, redness, odor, or discharge.
Other side effects are:
a light-headed feeling
frequent urge to urinate;
swelling, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating
dehydration symptoms
Take following advice:
1. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days with warm water
2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties
3. Salt Bath- Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water whenever you feel the itch. This will give you great relief instantly and prevent further multiplication of bacteria.
4. Antibacterial/fungal talcs: apply candid powder
5. Keeping The Vagina Dry (Not wet, clean well)
6. Wear Loose Clothing
If not improve shift to other drug
Hope this may help you
best regards
Dr. Sagar
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