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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ypsilanti, MI

Okay. I've been tested for STDs (despite being in a closed monogamous relationship), yeast, and multiple infections but all come back negative. It's been almost a year where I have been dealing with up and down severity of vulval itching. At its worst, it is ALL OVER and worst for my clit for some reason. Obviously can't scratch that.

Doctors have ran out of suggestions for me. Medications and creams have not worked (because they don't know what is wrong). This is so so itchy and idk what to do… read more

April 1, 2017
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Members rallied around someone experiencing persistent, undiagnosed vulval itching by suggesting practical lifestyle changes, including... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing persistent, undiagnosed vulval itching by suggesting practical lifestyle changes, including switching to milder soaps like Summer's Eve, changing laundry detergent to reduce potential allergens, and adding omega-3 fatty acids to support skin health. Several members raised the possibility of cutaneous endometriosis, a rare condition where endometrial tissue affects the skin around the vulva and clitoris, noting that people with endo can also experience thrush symptoms without an active infection. A recurring theme was the value of patient self-advocacy and methodical trial-and-error when doctors run out of answers, with members offering both compassion for the frustrating search for relief and hope that a solution exists.

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I've seen this in my research. It apparently rare but poasible. Also, endo sufferers are more susceptible to thrush and can have thrush symptoma without an infection.

My doctor told me it could ve explained by the endo. I'm hoping we can clear it up.

April 13, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Have you tried changing your soap and detergents just to see maybe if that is the issue?
I know its bizzare but I have super sensitive skin but other areas of your body is even more sensitive and after awhile it can become irritated just by products even if it doesnt effect other areas of your body.

April 9, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

A friend told me once her mother suffered from extreme dry skin after a stroke I think and they realized it was her brain using up all the fat in her body to heal, they treated it with fish oils and added fatty supplements to her diet. Obviously it's not the same thing but trying fatty acids and omega 3's couldn't hurt.

April 7, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes you could be having a mild allergic reaction!! Don't panic! yes try changing to a mild soap like summers eve, and using a different laundry detergent!

April 1, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Maybe try changing your soap u wash your body with or bodywash and maybe washing powder or washing liquid see that helps with ichy

April 1, 2017

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