What to do if the vulva is itchy at 37 weeks of pregnancy

Vulvar itching may occur in the late pregnancy. If the itching is mild, you can wash the vulva with warm water every day, and it is best to wash the underwear with boiling water to keep the vulva clean and dry. This can relieve the symptoms of itching. However, if the vulvar itching is more serious, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. After finding out the cause, use medication under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take medication blindly.

What to do if pregnant women have vulvar itching

First, go to the hospital for a checkup

Go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to determine whether the condition is serious or not. If the situation is not very serious, there is generally no need for special medication, and you only need to pay more attention to personal hygiene. If the situation is more serious, you need to understand the cause and symptoms, and receive relevant treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Second, do a good job of daily cleaning and care

Change your underwear every day, soak it in boiling water after washing, and if there is sunlight, try to expose it to the sun; clean the vulva with warm water more often, and do not scratch it with your hands when it itches, so as not to scratch the skin and cause infection.

Third, keep a relaxed mood

If you suffer from gynecological diseases during pregnancy, you should keep calm and not panic too much, so as not to aggravate the condition due to your mood. Moreover, it is also beneficial for the development of the fetus if pregnant women maintain a good mood.

What causes vaginal itching in pregnant women?

First, women's physiology and psychology will change during pregnancy. In addition, sexual life will decrease during pregnancy, or the pregnant woman herself is afraid of giving birth. These psychological factors may cause vulvar itching.

Second, if a pregnant woman suffers from diabetes, her vulva may be irritated by the sugar in her urine, and the itching of the vulva may be caused by vaginitis.

Third, vulva itching during pregnancy may also be caused by external stimuli, such as sweat, moisture, poor underwear material, improper use of cleaning products, etc.

Fourth, more estrogen will be secreted in women's bodies during pregnancy, the pelvic cavity will be in a state of congestion, and vaginal secretions (leucorrhea) will increase. If the vulva is not cleaned in time or the underwear is not changed in time, it may cause vulvar itching.

Fifth, if you suffer from vaginitis before pregnancy, such as trichomoniasis, candidal vaginitis, etc., when the estrogen level in the pregnant woman's body increases, the glycogen in the vagina increases and breaks down to produce lactic acid, which eventually leads to increased vaginal acidity. At this time, the fungus grows rapidly, vaginitis worsens, and vulvar itching is just one of the symptoms.