Post Date July, 25 2023
Pruritus of the external genitalia is a common symptom in gynecological diseases. The external genitalia is a particularly sensitive area, and various gynecological diseases and external stimuli cause itching, bedridden, and painful for women. What is the reason for female genital itching? How to treat female genital itching?
Why does the female vulva itch?
1. Sensitive stimulus
Allergy to topical medication throughout the body or external genitalia, resulting in itching of the external genitalia.
2. Infectious diseases
Trichomoniasis and mycotic Vaginitis will lead to excessive leucorrhea, which will stimulate the vulva to itch.
3. Vulvar congestion during pregnancy
Sometimes there may be varicose veins, which may cause itching and discomfort in the external genitalia; The increase of cervical and Vaginal discharge during pregnancy is also one of the reasons.
4. Local lesions of the external genitalia
Vulvar skin diseases such as vulvar eczema, neurodermatitis, chronic vulvar dystrophy, Vulvar cancer, etc. can cause pruritus of vulva.
5. Menstrual factors
Due to menstrual blood flowing through the vagina, which disrupts normal vaginal pH, previously hidden pathogenic bacteria can be induced to infect and cause external genital itching.
6. Relieve female genital itching
1. Maintain a pleasant mood
Maintaining a happy mood is also a good way to improve immunity. Daily life and rest are normal, and the immune system is functioning normally.
2. Wear cotton breathable pants
Try to wear cotton and ventilated underwear as much as possible to stay dry. If there is not much secretion, try not to use sanitary pads. If used, be sure to replace them frequently to avoid breeding bacteria.
3. Do not abuse antibiotics
The use of antibiotics must be approved and prescribed by a doctor, as although antibiotics can kill bacteria, they can promote the growth of mold. Therefore, do not abuse antibiotics.
4. Eat less stimulating foods
Under normal circumstances, our natural immune system will automatically respond to these invading bacteria, so we should have a healthy and balanced diet, eat less stimulating food, and let the immune system exercise normally.
5. Normal sexual activity, simple
Many ways of Vaginitis infection are transmitted from sexual behavior. If there are too many Sexual partner, it is difficult to control whether the infection occurs. Therefore, as long as the sex life is simple, the probability of specific Vaginitis infection will be greatly reduced.
