Common causes of vaginal itching include: Chemical irritants -- such as detergents, fabric softeners, feminine sprays, ointments, creams, douches, and contraceptive foams or jellies. Menopause -- the drop in estrogen causes thinning of the vaginal wall and less lubrication. Stress -- may increase vaginal itching and make you more susceptible to infections. Vaginal yeast infection -- often includes a discharge that is white and curd-like. Vaginal yeast infections can be brought on by antibiotics, birth control pills, pregnancy, menstruation, condom use, sexual intercourse, diabetes, and a weakened immune system. Vaginitis -- inflammation, itching, discharge, and odor caused by other infections (including sexually transmitted diseases). Vaginitis in girls before puberty is common. If a young girl has a sexually transmitted vaginal infection, however, sexual abuse must be considered and addressed. Other possible, but less common, causes of vaginal or vulvar itching include: Certain skin conditions affecting the vulvar skin, some of which may be precancerous; Pinworms (a parasitic infection mainly affecting children).
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