Itchy vagina during confinement

During the confinement period, women's bodies are very weak. Because the bodies of women who have just given birth have not yet recovered, they will experience ischemia and physical weakness. In addition to physical weakness, many women also feel physical discomfort, especially in the genitals. Many women experience vaginal itching during the confinement period. So, what should you do if your vagina itches during the confinement period?

This situation is often postpartum vaginitis, and the specific treatment is as follows:

1. For the treatment of postpartum vaginitis, the first thing to do is to use antibiotics reasonably, and carry out corresponding physical therapy at the same time to achieve the ideal effect.

2. For vaginitis, the principle of complete cure should be followed. For most patients, the symptoms will improve or disappear quickly after local medication treatment, but this does not mean that the inflammation has been cured, but that the pathogens have been temporarily suppressed.

3. Patients should never stop taking the medication, but should follow the doctor's instructions and complete the course of treatment.

How to prevent postpartum vaginitis

1. Wear cotton underwear and change it frequently. Keep the towel and basin for cleaning the vulva separate. Washed underwear should be placed in the sun to dry, not in the bathroom.

2. Wear breathable clothes and avoid wearing pantyhose or tight jeans continuously.

3. After defecation, wipe from front to back to avoid bringing Candida albicans from the anus to the vagina.

4. If you used to like sitting by the pool in your swimsuit and chatting, you’ll have to change that behavior in the future. Don’t sit casually in public swimming pools, bathrooms, or even public toilets.

The most important thing is to deal with it in a timely manner and not to avoid seeking medical treatment, because this type of postpartum vaginitis can be said to be relatively common. If it is not treated in time and there is no improvement during the confinement period, it will often leave sequelae to the body. The editor believes that no one wants such a situation to happen, so it is necessary to take medicine in time and ensure personal hygiene.