Infections Learn about alternative therapies for vaginal irritation and infections.
When vaginal irritation is accompanied by abnormal vaginal discharge, it may be called vaginitis , a term that includes common vaginal infections such as yeast infections, trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis, and cytologic vaginosis. Any vaginal or vulvar irritation that persists for more than a few days or that is accompanied by severe pain, abnormal bleeding, rash, or fever should be evaluated by a qualified clinician to rule out the possibility of STDs, toxic shock syndrome, and other conditions that require conventional therapy. Cranberries may help prevent urinary tract infections that sometimes irritate the vulva. Learn more about herbal remedies . Homeopathy These remedies may be worth a try for minor vaginal irritation.