Vaginal Discharge / Itch

A common complaint for many women is the presence of a vaginal discharge with or without itching. The causes of excessive discharge/itch are many, and may be caused by infections, hormonal changes, bacterial imbalance, use of unsuitable sanitary products or other skin conditions. The root cause is usually easily diagnosed, and in most cases,  can be easily treated. The goal of treatment must always be both relief from symptoms and prevention for the future.  It is also important to rule out sexually transmitted Infections (STI) as these may have an impact on future fertility.