What to do with vaginal itching during menstruation

The menstrual period is an important period of time for female friends. There are many things that need to be paid attention to during the menstrual period. Pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene, pay more attention to Chinese food eating habits, and learn to regulate your mood. The menstrual period will more or less have a certain impact on daily life. Some female friends will experience vaginal itching during the menstrual period. What is going on and how should it be solved? Let’s talk about what to do if you have vaginal itching during menstruation.

The main causes of vulvar itching during menstruation are as follows:

1. During menstruation, there is a lot of secretion and the lower part of the vagina is hot and damp. If the sanitary napkin is thick and not changed frequently, coupled with the body's reduced resistance, it is easy to cause local inflammation and itching;

2. If you use unclean sanitary napkins or tampons during your menstrual period, the cause may also be the cause. At this time, if you grab your vagina with your hands or wipe it hard with toilet paper, or wash it hard with soap, the symptoms may worsen.

How to prevent infection during menstruation?

Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid scratching. Do not wash with hot water and avoid using soap. Local scrubbing is strictly prohibited when there is infection. Clothes, especially underwear, should be loose and breathable. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods. Etiological treatment: eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching, such as trichomoniasis, fungal infection or diabetes. Change and clean menstrual pads frequently during menstruation. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash it with hot water or scrub it with soap. Avoid indiscriminate or abusive use of drugs, and avoid scratching or local friction. Avoid alcohol, spicy food, seafood, and any medicines that may cause allergies. Do not wear tight crotch pants. Underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton.

Warm reminder: The presence of vulvar itching symptoms during menstruation is usually caused by gynecological infection. Therefore, if female friends experience vulvar itching symptoms during menstruation, it is recommended that they go to a regular professional hospital for relevant gynecological examinations after the menstrual period to better diagnose the disease and provide symptomatic treatment.

It seems that vaginal itching during menstruation is a problem that troubles many women. If this is the case, female friends can follow the methods mentioned above, wash and change the vaginal canal frequently, and never scratch it in a hurry or use medicine at will. If you still have vulvar itching after your period ends, you should go to a professional hospital for examination to see if you have an infection.