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Persistent vulval itching and soreness despite BV treatment and negative swabs

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Starrrz · 25/09/2026 19:35

So! I started getting itching down below, more discharge.. my lips done below the skin feels irratated! I’ve been with my partner for about 16 years.
3 weeks after my symptoms I had swabs sti’s - negative , thrush -negative strep b - negative. My BV was postive! I had antibiotics for 7 days and I’m still sore down below! I was also on antibiotics for a UTI at the same time.
why would this be happeneing even though I had antibiotics? I do get itchy down below before a period every month! I’ve had a polyp on my uterus which I’m not sure if this is affecting my hormones. I have endo and adenomyosis also! Not sure what else to do 😩 I’m due in 3 days and it’s really itching again. My skin down below feels like it it has been inflamed.
the dr gave me a very weak steriods cream which kind of helps.
she said it all really normal down below, abit of redness that’s it. This is driving me insane.
any advice?

OP posts:
ACupOfVintage · 01/10/2026 15:17

Lichen Sclerosus?

onlytherain · 01/10/2026 21:58

You could try a moon cup and not use tampons, pads and liners if possible, because they contain toxins like pesticides, heavy metals and bleach which can be drying and irritating. www.safecosmetics.org/resources/health-science/menstrual-care-products/

Epimax Moisturising Cream used daily can be very helpful. You can also wash with it.

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