Vaginas are great, but if you have one, chances are you've asked yourself at least once, "Why is my vagina itchy? But here's the reality: Vaginal itching is super common and rarely a cause for major concern but it's still plenty frustrating. Few things, in fact, are more irritating than an itchy vulva. So what does it mean when your vulva or vagina itches? We went to the experts to find out. The technical term for this is vulvovaginal candidiasis. Many [people] want to know how to prevent this annoying infection. It is important to understand that candida is what is known as an opportunistic infection, meaning that this fungus is present in small amounts in a normal [person] and only proliferates and causes an actual infection and symptoms when the conditions are right. Candida, like most fungi, need warmth, moisture, and food to proliferate. Help avoid infections by removing damp underwear as quickly as possible after sports and other sweaty activities.

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Thanks for your question. I'm glad that you got checked out and that your tests were normal. Bleeding during or after sex is a relatively common occurrence that can have many causes, most of which are not serious or dangerous.
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What to look for — and how to treat — four common vaginal infections during pregnancy. BV, which is diagnosed with a simple vaginal culture at your doctor's office, occurs when there's an overgrowth of bacteria that normally lives in the vagina. If this itchy infection is left untreated, it can persist, resulting in premature birth or low birth weight — so it's definitely worth mentioning to your doctor. Occasionally, BV goes away on its own, but usually it's treated with a course of antibiotics. Thanks to an increase in estrogen and progesterone, yeast infections are more common during pregnancy. Fortunately, they're easily diagnosed with a vaginal culture, and treated with either a cream, ovule, or an oral antifungal medicine. You can reduce your risk of yeast infections by eating yogurt often, staying well hydrated, and sleeping underwear-free. You will automatically be tested for GBS between weeks. If you test positive, you'll be given antibiotics during your delivery, so you don't pass the infection along to your baby.
MuslimMatters has been a free service to the community since The Prophet SAW has taught us the best of deeds are those that done consistently, even if they are small. Set it and collect blessings from Allah swt for the khayr you're supporting without thinking about it. When I wrote my last piece on female wet dreams , I received many requests to add a portion on vaginal discharge as well. However, since vaginal discharge is a common quandary among Muslim women and a subject of controversy among the scholars, I wanted to write a separate entry on this. Many sisters turn to one of the most trusted websites, islam-qa, to find answers about this embarrassing and complicated topic. Many of them, then, pass along the answers based on the fatawa posted on the site. Links to the fatwas are listed below the post.