What Causes Itching Clitoris During 25 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 2 Aug 2016

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Question : Hi
I am 25 week 2 days pregnant. From past 1 week i am having itching in my genitals. It is not in vagina but outer area surrounding the vagina specially near my clitoris. I am not having any smell or discharge but the itching is very irritating.
What should i do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
FUNGAL INFECTIONS

Detailed Answer:
Hi
greetings
Hope you are having your regular antenatal check ups.Your blood sugar is also has to be checked.
I feel you are having fungal infections around vagina. keep the area clean and dry always.
You can use any antifungal ointments like candid for 2 to 3 weeks till symptoms subside .
Try wearing cotton panties and use panty liners.
Hope my answer helps you.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj