What causes vaginal itching?

Because the physiological structures of men and women are different, women are more likely to be infected with genital diseases than men, so women are also more likely to suffer from gynecological diseases. What is the reason? It is not difficult to find out the cause. Finding out the cause will make us pay more attention and try our best to prevent the disease. Today we will discuss what causes female genital itching.

The itching is mostly located in the clitoris and labia minora. It can also affect the labia majora, perineum and even the perianal area. It is often paroxysmal, but can also be 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.

1. Pinworm infection: It mainly affects young girls, but adult women can also be infected. When the anus relaxes at night, pinworms crawl out of the rectum and swim to the vulva to mate and lay eggs, and stimulate the skin and mucous membranes of the vulva, causing local itching.

2. Vaginal trichomoniasis: Itching of the vulva and vagina, foamy leucorrhea, often accompanied by a special odor, and eczematous changes in the vulva after scratching. A vaginal smear test can be used to distinguish it from the above conditions.

3. Pubic lice: Pubic lice often stick to the skin surface or attach to the roots of pubic hair. Pubic lice eggs are grayish white and the size of a needle. The bites of pubic lice and their venom and excrement can cause itching and desquamation of the skin, and may lead to eczematous changes and folliculitis.

Although the secretions have a good immune effect, when an infection occurs, they may be accompanied by an odor and increased secretion. In terms of diet, you should pay attention to eating a light diet with less salt and less greasy food. You can eat more fruits and vegetables, such as winter melon, wax gourd, watermelon, coix seed, corn silk (boiled in water), mung bean, red bean, eggplant, chrysanthemum, lotus leaf, and sea fish to clear away heat and dampness.

Women should take special care of themselves in their daily lives. Once the cause of vaginal itching is found, they should pay extra attention to avoid such adverse phenomena. When menstruation comes, you should change sanitary napkins and panty liners in time. Avoid having sex during treatment to avoid cross infection. Pay extra attention to personal hygiene. Change underwear frequently every day. It is best to choose underwear made of pure cotton, which will not damage the skin. Eat more fresh fruits and drink more warm water. Do more aerobic exercise after meals every day to strengthen your physical fitness.