Vaginal odor that won't wash away

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Vaginal itching is a symptom caused by various factors. In elderly women, the decline in estrogen levels leads to thinning of the vaginal epidermis, atrophy of the vaginal epithelium, reduced vaginal discharge, and dry or unclean external genitalia. Mechanical or alkaline irritation can then trigger vaginal itching. Additionally, conditions affecting the ovaries, uterus, or vagina often cause itching due to increased vaginal discharge stimulating the external genital skin.