What causes vulvar itching during menstruation?

Many women will experience vulvar itching during menstruation, but do you know what causes vulvar itching during menstruation? If you have had or are having such a phenomenon, then you must read the following article carefully. There are many reasons for vulvar itching, but they are definitely not normal and must be treated in a timely manner. I hope that through the following explanation, everyone can understand.

1. Vulvar itching

Vulvar pruritus is a symptom caused by various vulvar diseases, but it can also occur in people with completely normal vulva. It is generally more common in middle-aged women. When the itching worsens, the patient often becomes restless, which affects his life and work. Candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Lice and scabies can also cause itching. Pinworm infection causes itching around the anus and vulva of young girls, which usually only occurs at night. Vulvar pruritus is a subjective symptom caused by various vulvar lesions. It is common to many skin diseases rather than a specific disease. But it can also occur in people with completely normal vulva. If there is only skin itching without obvious primary lesions, it is called pruritus. The term pruritus is limited to itchy skin sensations in the absence of primary lesions. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it "itch-wind". This disease is generally divided into two categories: localized and systemic. When the itching is severe, patients often become restless, which affects their life and work.

2. Typical symptoms

Vulvar itching is mostly located in the clitoris and labia minora. It can also affect the labia majora, perineum and even perianal skin lesions. It is often paroxysmal or continuous, usually aggravated at night. Unexplained vulvar itching usually only occurs in women of childbearing age or postmenopausal women, often affecting the entire vulva, but may also be limited to a certain part or one side of the vulva. Although the itching is very severe and even unbearable, the local skin and mucous membranes appear normal, or there are only scratches due to excessive scratching.

3. Symptomatic treatment

Treatment should mainly be directed at the primary disease. Careful investigation of the cause and its eradication are the key to prevention and treatment. Pay attention to your regular life and keep the vulva clean and dry, wear loose clothes, bathe less frequently, use less soap, rub less, and avoid scratching and various stimuli. In addition, psychological treatment should be strengthened for those with unexplained vulvar itching and no local lesions. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid scratching. Do not wash with hot water and avoid using soap. When there is an infection, use potassium permanganate solution for a sitz bath, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited. Clothing, especially underwear, should be loose and breathable. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.

4. 8 precautions for dealing with vulvar itching:

1. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently and wash them frequently during menstruation.

2. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash it with hot water or scrub it with soap.

3. Avoid indiscriminate use, abuse of drugs, scratching and local friction.

4. Avoid alcohol, spicy food, seafood, and medicines that may cause allergies.

5. Do not wear tight crotch pants. Underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton.

6. If there is any local damage or infection, it is best to see a doctor and follow the doctor's advice.

7. See a doctor to check for fungus or trichomonas. If found, seek treatment promptly instead of self-treatment.

8. Patients who fail to recover after long-term treatment should have their blood sugar checked.

5. Pay attention to your diet

1. Eat more foods rich in protein and carbohydrates. For example: milk, soy milk, eggs, meat, etc.

2. Drink more water and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Such as apples, pears, bananas, strawberries, kiwis, cabbage, greens, rapeseed, mushrooms, seaweed, kelp, etc.

3. Eat foods that cool the blood and detoxify. Mung bean, rice, cucumber, bitter gourd, purslane, green tea, etc.

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4. Avoid eating foods that cause irritation. Such as fish, shrimp, crab, chicken head, pork head, goose meat, chicken wings, chicken feet, etc., will aggravate the itching and inflammation of the vagina after eating.

5. Try to eat less spicy and irritating foods. For example: onions, peppers, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mustard greens, and fennel.

6. Avoid eating fried and greasy foods. Such as fried dough sticks, cream, butter, chocolate, etc., these foods help to increase moisture and heat, which will increase the secretion of leucorrhea and are not conducive to the treatment of the disease.

7. Quit smoking and drinking. Tobacco and alcohol are strong irritants and will aggravate inflammation.

The above is an explanation of why vulva itching occurs during menstruation. If you experience this phenomenon, you must pay attention to keeping your vulva clean. You cannot wash the inner vulva during menstruation, but you must pay attention to cleaning the vulva. Just wash it with warm water. Do not use any medication. If you must use antipruritic drugs to clean, you must wait until after menstruation.