women s health issues
Genital Itching
Evaluation of Genital Itching
Doctors can usually determine the cause by asking about symptoms and by examining the genital area and vagina. There are no warning signs for genital itching unless it is accompanied by pain and/or discharge that looks or smells abnormal. Then, the warning signs are the same as Warning signs and/or Women should see a doctor if itching lasts more than a few days or is severe or if other symptoms suggesting an infection (such as pain or discharge) develop. Doctors first ask the woman questions about her symptoms, particularly whether she has any symptoms of infection, and about her medical history. She is also asked whether she uses any products that may irritate the area. Doctors then do a physical examination, which focuses on the Pelvic Examination . vaginitis. They usually also send a sample to the laboratory to test for Diagnosis and 