Causes of itchy genitals

Many female friends will experience symptoms of vaginal itching. Sometimes they feel the itching is unbearable and can't help scratching it with their hands. Many people don't know that this will only aggravate the infection of bacteria, because the female vagina structure is very easy to be infected by bacteria. We should do a better job of prevention in normal times and find out the cause when this happens. So what are the reasons for itching on one side of the vagina?

Reason 1: Nonspecific vaginitis.

There is a feeling of heaviness and burning in the vulva and vagina, a large amount of vaginal epithelium falls off, the vaginal mucosa is congested, and there is obvious tenderness. In severe cases, general fatigue and lower abdominal discomfort may occur, and the amount of leucorrhea may be large and purulent or serous. The outflow of leucorrhea may irritate the urethra, causing frequent urination and painful urination.

Reason 2: Fungal vaginitis.

The prominent symptoms of this disease are increased leucorrhea and severe itching of the vulva and vagina. When the symptoms are severe, the patient may be restless and in extreme pain, and may also experience frequent urination, painful urination, and pain during intercourse.

The leucorrhea is white and thick, resembling dregs of soybean dregs, the vaginal mucosa is highly edematous, the vulva is burning, and there is white flaky film adhering to it, which is easy to peel off. Underneath is an eroded base of the damaged mucosa or a shallow ulcer. In severe cases, ecchymosis may remain, which is a typical symptom of this disease.

Another type of patient has a large amount of watery or purulent leucorrhea without white flakes, moderate redness and edema of the vaginal mucosa, no severe itching or burning sensation, only a feeling of moisture in the vulva.

Reason three: Trichomonas vaginitis.

The vaginal discharge increases and is yellow-white, occasionally with yellow-green pus, often foamy and fishy, ​​and may be mixed with blood when the disease is severe; followed by low back pain, frequent urination, painful urination, vulvar itching, and dull pain in the lower abdomen. The vaginal mucosa is red and swollen, with scattered bleeding spots or strawberry-shaped protrusions, which occasionally cause pain during intercourse.

Therefore, there are many factors that cause female vaginal itching. In normal times, you should pay more attention to the hygiene of your vagina, remember to change your underwear frequently, keep your vagina clean, and avoid infection by bacteria. When vaginal itching occurs, you should go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time. Remember not to take medication blindly, as this can easily destroy the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina.