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What Causes Burning And Itching Sensation In The Clitoris?

I am a female, over 65 and have a burning itching around my clitoris and the skin appears to be white. I am not particularly sexually active. It began when I was using Poise on a daily basis for occasional leaks. I haven t used pads now for a few weeks and am using an over the counter cortisone based cream which seems to help somewhat but the condition persists.

posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2016

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Thu, 23 May 2019 Answered on

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Oncologist, Dr. Monish De's Response

Hi,

Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and other organisms can cause vaginal/vulvar itching and irritation and other symptoms. Yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis). About three out of every four women will develop a yeast infection at some point in their lives.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Monish De, Oncologist

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What Causes Burning And Itching Sensation In The Clitoris?

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