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I would suggest going to see a GP or a dermatologist. The itching could be due to a fungal infection that arose from excessive sweating in the groin. If this has been going on for a long time, then it might need more than just a topical anti-fungal cream.
Making sure that you wear appropriate underwear during sport is also important. Apart from that, you should also ensure that you dry the area after bathing.
If you think you’ve gotten an STI, I would recommend seeing a Sexual health doctor who is experienced in diagnosing and treating the different types of STI. A detailed history and examination will be done. After that, we will recommend tests based on your exposure and in certain cases will provide treatment immediately based on what we think is the cause.
The best advice I can give is actually to go for a check. There are reliable tests to check for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other possible STIs. While a white discharge is often associated with a fungal/ yeast infection, which sometimes flare up with the menses, there can be a concurrent bacterial infection which may or may not be sexually transmitted. Some of these STIs in women can be silent, yet can have important sequelae.
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