What are the causes of vaginal itching?

Many female friends may often encounter such gynecological problems, such as pain and itching at the vaginal opening. At this time, most women will feel embarrassed and uncomfortable, so someone will ask, what is the cause of this pain and itching at the vaginal opening, why some people do not experience this pain and itching at the vaginal opening, while some people often experience this situation, so now let me introduce to you the causes of this pain and itching at the vaginal opening.

1. Vaginal trichomoniasis: Female friends experience itching of the vulva, vagina, urethral opening, foamy leucorrhea, often accompanied by a special odor. After scratching, the vulva also develops eczematous dermatitis. A vaginal smear test can be used to distinguish it from the above conditions.

2. Fungal vaginitis: Female friends experience itching of the vulva, vagina, vaginal opening, urethral opening, vulvar flushing, and bean curd-like leucorrhea with an odor. Scratching may cause eczematous changes of the vulvar dermatitis.

3. Drug allergy: Women with allergic constitutions may experience itching caused by taking some drugs, which often occurs at the junction of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva. In addition to local itching, it may also be complicated by erosion and exudation. If you use drugs for vaginal washing or vaginal insertion, if allergic reactions and contact dermatitis occur, vulvar itching and urethral itching may also occur.

4. Local skin uncleanness: Some women use toilet paper improperly, and the skin of the vulva is soaked by menstrual blood, vaginal secretions, and even urine, feces and sweat, which causes chronic inflammation of the local skin, causing itching of the vulva and itching and pain of the urethra.

5. Bartholinitis: more common in women of childbearing age. This is because the Bartholin's gland is infected by bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Escherichia coli, which often causes acute inflammation. Bartholin's gland cyst: It is mostly caused by long-term chronic inflammation, which leads to obstruction of the Bartholin's gland duct, accumulation of glandular fluid, and cystic expansion of the gland; or it is caused by the absorption of pus after the acute Bartholin's gland inflammation subsides. Bartholin's gland cyst and Bartholin's gland abscess can transform into each other.

6. Acute vulvar ulcer: It is mostly caused by vulvitis for various reasons and is generally a manifestation of the vulvitis process.

7. Sexually transmitted diseases: During the development of sexually transmitted diseases such as vulvar warts, chancroid, genital herpes, gonorrhea, etc., the vulva will often show signs of inflammation.

8. It is recommended to go to the hospital for routine examination of leucorrhea. After clarifying the nature of the inflammation, symptomatic treatment should be given. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, wash the vulva with clean water, change underwear frequently, change sanitary napkins and panty liners in time during menstruation, and do not have sex during treatment to avoid cross infection.

If some female friends find that their vaginal opening is painful and itchy, the first thing to do is to go to the hospital for a gynecological examination as soon as possible. The doctor will advise you on what to do specifically. The above content mainly introduces the causes of the pain and itching at the vaginal opening. It is best to hope that everyone pays attention to their personal living habits and hygiene in daily life.