10 surprising reasons your vagina’s itchy
From hormone changes to allergies to STIs, here's your go-to guide for vaginal itching.
Jan, 2026
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From time to time, it’s common for your vagina to feel a little itchy. This could be due to environmental changes, the products you’re using, or the changing levels of acidity and bacteria inside the vagina.
Sometimes, however, discharge and itching could be a sign that you have an infection that needs to be treated.
If you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, talk to your healthcare provider (HCP), says Arunachalam Jothivijayarani, MD, a gynecologist at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida. “Many people don’t discuss vaginal discomfort with their doctor, maybe because they’re a little bit shy,” she adds.
We asked Dr. Jothivijayarani to explain common causes of vaginal itching, and what you can do about it.
Written byRose Hayes, MA, RN.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.
Sources: CDC. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). Last reviewed February 10 + 3
- CDC. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). Last reviewed February 10, 2020.
- CDC. Vaginal candidiasis. Last updated July 13, 2022.
- Johns Hopkins Medicine. Yeast infection. Accessed July 11, 2023.
- InformerdHealth.org. Vaginal yeast infection (thrush): Overview. Last updated June 19, 2019.
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