It’s National Itch Day!! Almost every vagina owner will experience some vaginal itching at some point in their life. Often, it’s usually not a concern. But what causes the vagina to itch in the first place? And how do you know when to see a doctor? Dr. Susan Oakley goes over some of the most common causes of vaginal itching, when to seek medical attention, and treatments you can expect. In this episode Dr. Oakley & Holly discuss: • What products can IRRITATE the vulva and should be avoided • When URINE is the culprit • The difference between a VULVAR YEAST infection and a vaginal yeast infection • How to get rid of CHRONIC YEAST • Vulvar itching from LOW ESTROGEN • How to know if you have a dermatologic condition such as LICHEN SCLEROSUS • If your vulvar itching could be CANCER • TIPS to deal with ITCHING while waiting for your appointment • WHY an EXAM is critically important to get the correct diagnosis Ever had a UTI you just couldn’t seem to shake? We can HELP!!! Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients and she takes it daily. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: it’s a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Love it!! Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at [email protected]. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/