Understanding the Ten Causes of Vaginal Itching
4. Infection-Related Cyclic Vulvovaginitis
Vaginal itching that occurs at the same time in the woman’s menstrual cycle each month is called cyclic vulvovaginitis. Candida albicans or thrush is a recurrent yeast infection that affects many women during their periods. It causes itchy labia that burn and sting, making sex painful. The skin can also become cracked and dry, increasing the risk of contracting other infections.
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