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Re: Chronic vulvar itching
From: lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Aug 1997 15:27:50 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 8 May 1997, susan wrote: >
>There seems to be alot of information on this site about
>vulvodynia/vulvar vestibulitis. I suffered from chronic vaginal/vulvar
>itching and burning for four years and endured a variety of creams,
>surgeries, and misdiagnoses. Finally, I stumbled upon my answer in the
>American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology--an apparently not
>uncommon condition called cytolytic vaginosis, which is caused by an
>overgrowth of lactobacillus in the vagina. Unfortunately, it is
>frequently misdiagnosed as a yeast infection. The treatment is simple
>and can be done easily at home w/o a prescription by performing baking
>soda douches. The problem does tend to reoccur and sometimes multiple
>douches are necessary, but this has been a lifesaver for me!! Anyone who
>has this problem could benefit from reading this article:
>
>Cytolytic Vaginosis, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1991; 165:1245-9
>
>--
>susan
>

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