Glossary for Vaginal itching

Medical terms related to Vaginal itching or mentioned in this section include:

• Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginal infection
• Chemical allergy: A chemical allergy refers to an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a chemical. The specific symptoms that can result can vary amongst patients depending on the type and duration of the exposure and individual response.
• Female genital disorders: Any condition affecting the female genital organs.
• Female sexual symptoms: Symptoms of the female sexual organs.
• Fungal infections: Symptoms from various fungal infections
• Genital herpes: Sexually transmitted infection of the genital region.
• Genital itching: Itching of the genital region
• Genital symptoms: Symptoms affecting the sex organs.
• Itching skin: Itching feeling of the skin.
• Latex allergies: When a person has an allergic reaction to latex
• Menopause: End of female reproductive years
• Non-Food Allergy - Wood tar: A wood tar allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to a chemical called wood tar which is found in perfumes or fragrances. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen. The specific symptoms that can result can vary considerably amongst patients from a severe anaphylactic reaction to asthma, abdominal symptoms, eczema or headaches.
• Perimenopause: The start of onset of menopause
• Pinworm: Small, threadlike parasitic worms mainly in colon and rectum
• Semen allergy: An allergic reaction to the semen of a sexual partner. The reaction may be localized or systemic.
• Sexual symptoms: Symptoms affecting the sexual organs
• Skin problems: Any condition that affects the skin
• Skin symptoms: Symptoms affecting the skin.
• Soap allergy: An immune-mediated reaction to exposure to soap. Soap allergy tends to be more common in children and symptoms can vary in nature and severity.
• Torulopsis: A type of yeast infection caused by Torulopsis glabrata. The fungus is often found in normal healthy skin, respiratory system, genitourinary system and gastrointestinal system and it generally only becomes a problem in weakened or immunocompromised people. They type of symptoms are determined by where and how severe the infection is.
• Trichomoniasis: Sexually transmitted parasitic infection.
• Vaginal candidiasis: Fungal infection of the vagina, sometimes called thrush.
• Vaginal discharge: Discharge from the vagina as a symptom
• Vaginal irritation: Any irritation which occurs in the vagina
• Vaginal itching in pregnancy: Vaginal itching in pregnancy is commonly caused by an infection of the vagina caused by the organism Candida Albicans and accompanied by a white discharge, discomfort and occasionally slight bleeding of the vaginal mucosa. It is quite common in pregnancy.
• Vaginal pain: Pain affecting the vagina
• Vaginal symptoms: Symptoms related to the vagina
• Vaginitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation to the vagina
• Vulva itch: Itching of the vulva area

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