Vagisil: Teen Center

Non-Infectious Vaginitis

• Mild to moderate itching
• Accompanied by irritation

Vagisil® Original or Maximum
Strength Formula Itch Creme

Yeast Infection

• Mild to severe itching,
redness & irritation
• Intense burning
• Thick, curd-like discharge
(similar to cottage cheese)
• Odorless

• First time sufferers need to
   see a doctor for proper
  diagnosis.
• OTC or prescription anti-fungal
• Maximum Strength Vagisil®
  Creme to treat the itching while
  the internal anti-fungal takes
  time to work

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

• May have vaginal
  itching & redness
• Fish-like odor
• Excessive white-grayish
  discharge with milk-like
  consistency

• Requires doctor’s diagnosis
  and treatment with oral or
  vaginal prescription antibiotics
• Original Formula Vagisil®
  Creme to treat the itching
  while the oral prescription
  antibiotic takes time to work

Trichomoniasis

• Burning, itching, redness &
soreness of the vulva & vagina
• Vulva swelling
• Painful intercourse
• Profuse discharge, gray or
green-yellow
• May have foul or fishy odor

• Requires doctor's diagnosis
  & treatment with prescription
  antibiotic.
• Maximum Strength Vagisil
  Creme® to treat the itching
  while the oral prescription
  antibiotic takes time to work.

Don't be embarrassed. Feminine itching happens to all of us. Knowing why it happens can help you deal with it better.

Use the chart below to help identify your itch. The chart is for information only. If necessary, contact your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Vaginal itching, or vaginitis, may or may not mean an infection. But it IS one of the top reason women of all ages go to the doctor every year.

And you don't need to be sexually active to get an itch or have an infection.

Mild or moderate itching, often with irritation and without an infection, is part of a condition called non-infectious vaginitis. There are lots of causes for it:

Allergic reaction to soaps or detergents

Wearing a wet bathing suit

Irritation from deodorant pads or tampons

Sexual activity

Wearing tights, exercise pants, even tight jeans

Perspiration

Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis

Hormonal fluctuations -- like your period

Help yourself by not scratching! That could make it worse. If it's driving you crazy, use Vagisil® Creme. It comes in two formulas; Original Strength or Maximum Strength. Both stop itching instantly and the relief lasts.

Follow these simple tips:

	Don't wear too tight pants
	Buy cotton underwear
	Take your pantyhose or workout gear off as soon as you get home
	Always clean your genital area from front to back…to avoid spreading bacteria to the vagina
	Avoid deodorant pads or tampons if you find you are sensitive

Notice an unusual odor or a discharge that you didn't have before? Painful itching or irritation.

Time to see a doctor to find out whether it's an infection and what to do about it.

A yeast infection is very common. Three out of 4 women will have a yeast infection at least once in their lives.

The symptoms are:

	Mild to severe itching, redness and irritation
	Intense burning
	A thick, curd-like discharge (similar to cottage cheese)
	And No odor

The medical term for a yeast infection is Candidiasis. Candida is a fungus normally found in the vagina. An infection occurs when there is too much of it.

What causes a yeast infection?

	Taking antibiotics
	Wearing too tight pants or leggings
	Extreme overweight conditions
	Pregnancy or birth control pills
	Diabetes
	Too much douching

What to do:

	If it's your first infection, call your doctor.
	He or she will most likely recommend or prescribe an antifungal.
	Antifungals need time to work. It can take several days before the burning itch is gone. Maximum Strength Vagisil® Creme can be used externally to relieve the itching instantly while the antifungal product treats the infection internally.

Technically speaking, BV is an overgrowth of an organism called Gardnerella vaginalis.

The symptoms of BV are:

	Vaginal itching and redness
	A fish-like vaginal odor
	Excessive white-grayish discharge with milk-like consistency

What to do:

	See your doctor. Doctor's aren't sure why this happens, but you'll need antibiotics to cure it.
	If you do experience itching, don't scratch!
	Use Vagisil® Creme to stop the external itching until the antibiotic goes to work.

Sometimes BV has no noticeable symptoms, which is why it is important to see your doctor every year for a regular check-up.

If you are sexually active, itching could be due to a parasitic organism called Trichomonas vaginalis, or trich (pronounced trick). Don't panic! Your doctor can help you.

The symptoms of trich are:

	Burning, itching, redness and soreness of the vulva and vagina
	Vulvar swelling
	Painful intercourse
	Heavy discharge, gray or greenish-yellow in color
	May have foul or fishy odor

What to do:

	See your doctor for proper diagnosis.
	You and your partner should both be treated to avoid passing it back and forth.
	If you have itching as a symptom, Maximum Strength Vagisil® can be used to relieve the itching while you wait for the antibiotic to work.