Why is it itchy down there during menstruation?

Menstruation is a special period for women, and it is also a time period when the body's resistance is relatively weak. The body is prone to problems, especially the private parts. If you do not pay attention to hygiene, abnormal conditions may occur. A typical example is itching down there during menstruation. This situation will definitely make women very nervous. So, what is the reason for itching down there during menstruation? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

This situation may be dysmenorrhea. Most people experience this symptom before their period. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain that occurs from the beginning of menstruation, while secondary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain during menstruation that occurs several years or even more than ten years after menstruation. The causes of the two types of dysmenorrhea are different.

The causes of primary dysmenorrhea are a narrow uterine opening, uterine hypoplasia, or large pieces of endometrium in the menstrual blood. The latter condition is called membranous dysmenorrhea. Sometimes menstrual blood contains blood clots, which can also cause lower abdominal pain. The causes of secondary dysmenorrhea are mostly caused by diseases, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic congestion, etc. In recent years, it has been discovered that increased synthesis of prostaglandins in the endometrium can also cause dysmenorrhea. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the cause of dysmenorrhea through examination and then treat it accordingly.

The above is an introduction to why the lower body is itchy during menstruation. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. Many women may not think that itching during menstruation is related to dysmenorrhea. In fact, this situation is more likely to be dysmenorrhea. You can make a comprehensive judgment based on other physical symptoms and then take effective measures to treat it.