Diagnosis for Vaginal Itching
The diagnosis of the cause of vaginal itching may involve a physical exam and the doctor taking a detailed medical history and a physical exam. During the examination, a swab may be taken from the vagina. This is used to identify what, if any, microbial growth is present. Depending on the age and sexual history, other testing might be carried out to check for the presence of bacteria that cause gonorrhoea and chlamydia, which are sexually transmitted. Based on the symptoms, history and examination, a Pap test may be performed to check for the presence of atypical cells.