Is itchy vaginal opening harmful?

Are there any dangers of itching and pain at the vaginal opening? Itching and pain at the vaginal opening is a relatively common gynecological disease, and many female friends have suffered from it before. Although itching and pain at the vaginal opening are relatively common in daily life, suffering from this disease still has certain harmful effects. Therefore, patients need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible and pay attention to the harm of the disease. So, what are the dangers of vaginal itching and pain?

Is there any harm in vaginal itching?

1. Affecting the quality of life: Patients with vaginal itching and pain, especially those with fungal vaginal itching and pain, have the main symptoms of increased leucorrhea and vulvar itching, which often affects women's daily life and work, and also affects their sexual life, thus affecting the quality of life to a certain extent.

2. Impact on fetal development: If a pregnant woman suffers from itchy and painful vaginal opening, the inflammation may ascend through the cervix, penetrate the fetal membrane and infect the fetus, affecting the healthy growth and development of the fetus, and may also cause premature birth. Therefore, if a pregnant woman suffers from itchy and painful vaginal opening, she should seek treatment in time to avoid affecting the fetus.

3. Impact on the ability to conceive: If patients with vaginal itching and pain are not treated in time, infertility may occur. However, if they receive effective treatment in time, especially patients with fungal vaginal itching and pain, they can still become pregnant after recovery. Therefore, if women suffer from vaginal itching and pain, they should go to a regular hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

There are several symptoms of vaginal itching and pain. Let’s take a look at them together:

1. Itching and burning pain in the vulva

This is the middle stage of itching and pain at the vaginal opening. The patient's vulva will be itchy and unbearable, and vaginal discharge will increase with a foul and fishy smell, accompanied by burning pain. In serious cases, the patient will be restless and extremely poor.

Vaginal pain may occur during sexual intercourse. If the pain affects the vestibule and mucous membranes around the urethral opening, frequent urination and painful urination may occur. This is one of the symptoms of vaginal itching and pain.

2. Increased leucorrhea

Under normal circumstances, leucorrhea is white, thick and resembling bean curd residue. However, under the influence of inflammation, the leucorrhea becomes yellow watery or purulent and has a foul odor. When the ulcer is severe, there is rarely vaginal bleeding, and there is a feeling of heaviness and burning in the vagina.

During a gynecological examination, a white film-like substance was found adhering to the inner side of the labia minora and the vaginal mucosa. After wiping it off, a red and swollen mucosal surface appeared. In the acute phase, you may also encounter damaged erosive surfaces and shallow ulcers covered by white membranes.

3. Abnormal vaginal discharge

At this time, a large amount of yellow-green or gray foamy secretions will flow out of the vagina, which has a fishy smell. Sometimes it is mixed with a little blood or pus. The secretions irritate the vulva and cause itching.

Through the above simple introduction to the harm of itching and pain at the vaginal opening, everyone should have a clear understanding of it. In daily life, we should actively prevent diseases to avoid worsening of the disease. It is very easy to cause the inflammation to worsen, spread to other parts, and even lead to infertility. There are many causes of vaginitis. Female friends should pay more attention to prevention in their daily lives to prevent bacterial invasion and inflammation.