Post Date April, 17 2023
The external genitalia is one of the important parts of women, soft and prone to accidental injury. Whitening and itching of the female genitalia are common private diseases. This has had a significant impact on women's lives and work, so women need to protect their external genitalia and seek immediate treatment if any abnormal problems are found. What is the reason for many female genital redness and swelling accompanied by pain? How should female genitalia be cared for?
What is the reason for female genital redness, swelling, and pain?
1. Trauma (birth injury). Pregnant women experience perineal tearing during childbirth, causing local nerve and blood vessel damage, and a few women suffer from vulvar leukoplakia as a result, which is one of the causes of vulvar leukoplakia.
2. Genetics. 10% -30% of patients with vitiligo of the vulva are caused by genetics, and the main type of vitiligo caused by genetics is atrophic, with the majority of patients being young girls. In clinical practice, patients under the age of 15 should first pay attention to genetic factors and investigate whether their parents and families have patients with vulvar vitiligo.
3. Inflammation. Causes local neurovascular injuries, leading to inflammation such as trichomonas vaginitis, fungal vaginitis, and cervical erosion in a small number of pregnant women, resulting in an increase in vaginal secretions and degeneration of the vaginal discharge. Prolonged stimulation of the external genitalia can cause vitiligo of the external genitalia
How to treat female genital pain?
1. Timely prevention in daily life
(1) Keep the external genitalia clean and dry, especially during menstruation, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. Wash the external genitalia daily and replace underwear.
(2) Patients with itching of the external genitalia should frequently cut their nails and wash their hands, and do not scratch the skin to prevent ulcerative infections and subsequent bacterial infections.
(3) Do not wear synthetic underwear or tight pants, but wear cotton underwear. Pay attention to solution concentration, temperature and time, and precautions when taking a local sitz bath.
(4) Many patients are under psychological and interpersonal pressure. Suggest asking about their interpersonal relationships, including their relationship with their sexual partners. In addition, it is necessary to explain to patients that these issues are aimed at addressing their pain.
2. Timely conduct relevant examinations and prescribe appropriate medication to the case.
(1) Consultation, patiently listening to the patient's confidences during the initial diagnosis, carefully examining the external genitalia, vagina, and mouth; Perform microscopic examination and PCR detection of vaginal secretions; Better elimination of various causes of external genital pain diseases.
(2) Department examination and direct microscopic examination of vaginal secretions can detect fungi. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of human papillomavirus has been detected, and some patients can detect human papillomavirus.
(3) Other auxiliary inspections.
