Vulva itching after menstruation

Some girls will find that their private parts and vulva are itchy after their menstrual period and worry that they have gynecological diseases. If a girl has such a condition, she should see a doctor first to prevent the problem from getting bigger and missing the best time for treatment. After all, vulvar itching is not a small problem. To a certain extent, it indicates that there is bacterial infection in the private parts. But why does the vulva itch after menstruation?

Why does the vulva itch after menstruation?

After the menstrual period, there is often vaginal itching, which is usually caused by low female hormone levels, resulting in vaginitis. Normal menstruation in women is caused by growth hormone withdrawal bleeding due to a decrease in estrogen levels in the body. When the female hormone level in the body is low, the female urinary defense system is not high, and the self-cleaning ability of the vagina is also the lowest, which makes it easy to be infected by external pathogens. If vulvar itching occurs during the menstrual period and before and after the menstrual period, and it recurs frequently, it may be caused by bacterial infection, leading to vaginitis or vulvitis. If this happens, you should go to the hospital immediately for a gynecological examination and secretion examination. Only after the pathogen is identified can you take symptomatic treatment. It is generally recommended to take the medicine continuously for 3-6 months, and to take the medicine around the time of menstruation to avoid recurrence of vaginitis.

After the menstrual period, women usually experience vulvar itching due to bacterial infection. Therefore, everyone must develop good living habits during menstruation, remember to change sanitary napkins frequently, and clean the private parts with boiled water every day. This can effectively prevent the problem of bacterial growth and is also very helpful in dealing with the problem of vulvar itching.

Dry and itchy vulva after menstruation

Vulvar itching after menstruation is mostly caused by infection, the most common of which are viral infection and bacterial infection. Fungal vaginitis is a common vaginitis, which is mostly caused by Candida albicans. This bacteria usually parasitizes in the female vagina. When the sugar content and acidity and alkalinity of the female vagina increase, the bacteria multiply rapidly and cause inflammation. Therefore, if female friends find that the vulva is itchy after menstruation, it is best to go to the hospital for a leucorrhea examination 3-7 days after the menstruation is over.

In addition, vulvar itching after menstruation may also be caused by not paying attention to menstrual hygiene during menstruation, especially the use of unclean menstrual utensils that cause the private parts to be contaminated by unclean things. The main symptoms are a feeling of falling and burning in the vulva and increased female secretions.

In addition, if you suffer from vulvitis. The symptoms of vulvitis are itching, pain or burning sensation of the vulva, which is aggravated by walking, working, riding a bicycle, having sex and urinating. The private skin is swollen and bloody, the exudate increases, there are scars, sometimes ulcers, skin breaks or a patch of small blisters, papules, or eczema. After a long history of illness, the skin becomes thickened, rough, changes color, and even develops skin cracks. It is also common for women to have increased discharge that is yellow and pus-like.

Pay attention to hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry; wash and change underwear frequently, do not share towels and bathtubs with others, do not wear underwear made of polyester or similar textiles, and boil and disinfect towels and underwear used during illness. Pay attention to hygiene during menstruation, wash menstrual pads frequently during menstruation, and clean frequently; keep the vulva clean and dry, without steaming with boiling water or washing with soap.