What to do if your vagina is itchy after childbirth

The vagina is a very important reproductive organ for women. When a pregnant woman gives birth, it has a great impact on the vagina. Some pregnant women will have vaginal tears due to childbirth. Similarly, some pregnant women will find that their vaginal opening is itchy after giving birth. In fact, there are many reasons for vaginal itching. The most common one is vaginitis, and there are some other reasons, but no matter which one, it must be resolved in time. So what method should be used to solve the itching of the vaginal opening after delivery?

What to do if you have vaginal itching after childbirth

Generally speaking, if the vulva itches after childbirth, it may be related to vulvitis or vaginitis infection, and it is necessary to do a secretion examination.

Vulvar itching during pregnancy can be caused by a variety of reasons

1. Mental factors

Medical research has shown that after women become pregnant, certain changes in their lives, such as reduced or interrupted sexual intercourse, fear of pregnancy, insomnia, etc., often cause vulvar itching.

2. External stimulation

Excessive sweat, moisture and immersion may cause itching in expectant mothers; wearing underwear with a harder texture or some expectant mothers being allergic to certain chemical fiber underwear may also cause itching.

3. Vaginitis

Vulvar itching is the main symptom of diseases such as candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis. If the pregnant mother suspects that the itching is caused by vaginal inflammation, she should seek medical attention immediately.

How to prevent vulvar itching during pregnancy

Pregnant mothers should do the following to prevent vulvar itching during pregnancy:

You can wash your vulva after pregnancy, but never wash your vagina.

1. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently and wash them frequently during menstruation.

2. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash it with hot water or scrub it with soap.

3. Avoid misusing or abusing drugs.

4. Avoid alcohol and spicy food.

5. Do not wear tight crotch pants. Underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton.

6. If there is local damage or infection, soak it in 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution (add a small amount of potassium permanganate powder to warm water to make it light red, not too concentrated) twice a day, each time for 20-30 minutes.

7. See a doctor regularly to check for fungi or trichomonas. If found, seek timely treatment instead of using "anti-itching water" to treat it yourself.

8. Patients who fail to recover after long-term treatment should have their blood sugar checked.