What causes vulvar itching before menstruation?

Menstruation is something every woman will experience. However, some people may experience symptoms during or before or after their menstrual period. One of these symptoms is premenstrual vulvar itching. So what's going on? What effects does it have on the body? Today I will explain to you what causes vulvar itching before menstruation.

There are many reasons for vulvar itching, mainly in the following situations:

1. Local causes: vulvitis, vaginitis, pubic lice, common warts, eczema, sexually transmitted diseases, drug allergies or chemical irritation and bad hygiene habits, etc.

2. Systemic causes: diabetes, jaundice, vitamin deficiency, anemia, leukemia, etc. This may be due to improper cleaning or vulva problems. Vulva itching

[Clinical manifestations and diagnosis] Vulvar itching is mostly located on the clitoris and labia minora. It may also affect the labia majora, perineum and even perianal areas. 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. When making a diagnosis, the patient should be asked in detail about the course of the disease, and careful local and systemic examinations and necessary laboratory tests should be performed in order to find out the cause.

Causes

1. Local causes

(A) Special infections: Candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Lice and scabies can also cause itching. The itching around the anus and vulva of young girls caused by enterobiasis usually only occurs at night.

(ii) Chronic vulvar dystrophy is characterized by severe itching, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

(III) Drug allergy or chemical irritation: Soap, condoms, Sanisol, mercurochrome, etc. may cause contact dermatitis due to direct irritation or allergy, resulting in itching symptoms.

(IV) Bad hygiene habits. Not paying attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva. Long-term stimulation of the vulva by sebum, sweat, menstruation, vaginal secretions, and even urine and feces can cause itching: using rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation and wearing airtight chemical fiber underwear can induce itching due to the accumulation of damp heat.

(V) Other skin lesions, abrasions, common warts, herpes, eczema, and tumors can all cause vulvar itching. Please don't be nervous. I suggest you go to the hospital for a check-up.

The above is the article we brought to you about what causes vulvar itching before menstruation. Everyone should pay attention to rest and diet during menstruation. Remember to maintain good hygiene during menstruation to avoid any inflammation.