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Suggest Treatment For Itching In The Vagina During Pregnancy

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I apologize if you need me to pay money as I do not havr credit card. Please do not answer my qeuestion if this site is not free. I am 17 weeks and 4 days pregnant complaining of vaginal itching about 4 or 5 days days ago. There is no discharge except for the normal pregnancy increased discharge. How can I manage?
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query carefully.
I would like to ask you few questions
1) what is the color of discharge??
2)Is it foul smelling ??
Because vaginal discharge during pregnancy is normal due to hornones.
Anti-Itch Cream
You can try to find an anti-itch cream over-the-counter that does not contain any medications that would be harmful to your baby. Stay away from anything containing hydrocortisone as it can make the problem worse and not good for your body if used in large amounts.
Preventions:-
>Never sit around in a wet bathing suit or sweaty panties; always put on a clean pair of cotton underwear.
>Wear comfortable, cotton underwear that will allow air to circulate. Avoid tight pantyhose or pants, which can cause bacteria-inducing sweat.
>Sleep without underwear--this can reduce your risk of infections.
>Wipe front to back when you go to the bathroom. This will keep bacteria spreading from your anus to your vagina.
>Skip bath oils -- they can trap bacteria.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you Good health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Itching In The Vagina During Pregnancy

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I read your query carefully. I would like to ask you few questions 1) what is the color of discharge?? 2)Is it foul smelling ?? Because vaginal discharge during pregnancy is normal due to hornones. Anti-Itch Cream You can try to find an anti-itch cream over-the-counter that does not contain any medications that would be harmful to your baby. Stay away from anything containing hydrocortisone as it can make the problem worse and not good for your body if used in large amounts. Preventions:- Never sit around in a wet bathing suit or sweaty panties; always put on a clean pair of cotton underwear. Wear comfortable, cotton underwear that will allow air to circulate. Avoid tight pantyhose or pants, which can cause bacteria-inducing sweat. Sleep without underwear--this can reduce your risk of infections. Wipe front to back when you go to the bathroom. This will keep bacteria spreading from your anus to your vagina. Skip bath oils -- they can trap bacteria. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you Good health. Regards