What to do if the female vulva is itchy and painful

Clinically, it is believed that vaginitis or bacterial infection may cause various symptoms such as vulvar burning, itching, and abnormal leucorrhea. If these symptoms appear in the early stages, they can usually be relieved through natural defense mechanisms. However, if the symptoms do not disappear for a long time and become more and more severe, you should go to the hospital for examination to determine whether they will further develop into other diseases. In short, only timely detection and symptomatic treatment can alleviate the pain caused by the disease to the greatest extent.

What causes itching and tingling in the female vulva?

1. Candida vaginitis: The most common symptoms of candida vaginitis are vulvar itching, pain and burning pain, accompanied by tofu-like leucorrhea.

2. Vaginal bacterial infection: Vaginal bacterial infection will cause the vagina to become red and hot, and have sticky and odorous secretions.

3. Trichomonas vaginitis: The most common symptom of Trichomonas vaginitis is increased vaginal discharge, which is manifested as yellow or yellow-green vaginal discharge and foamy appearance. Long-term vaginal secretions continue to breed in the genitals, which can easily irritate the vulva and cause itching.

Nowadays, vulvar itching and stinging have caused great harm. The reproductive tract of normal women of childbearing age has a natural defense mechanism. The microecology in the vagina is dominated by Lactobacillus. Under the influence of estrogen, the vaginal epithelium continues to proliferate and is rich in glycogen. With the help of Lactobacillus, glycogen is broken down into lactic acid, maintaining the vaginal pH value at 4-5, which can effectively kill pathogens or inhibit their reproduction. Because vaginal lactobacilli form a biofilm on the vaginal wall to protect it, although different microorganisms can often be seen in the vulva and vagina of normal women, there is no clinical manifestation of inflammation.

What causes itching and tingling of the female vulva? Generally speaking, itching and tingling of the vulva can be considered as vulvar infection or vulvovaginitis. Unbearable itching and stinging of the vulva accompanied by a tingling sensation is a typical manifestation of vaginal and vulvar inflammation. This disease can be transmitted between husband and wife, and treatment needs to be done at the same time. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment, which can help patients actively prevent and recover from the disease.

Vulvar itching and swelling are mostly located on the clitoris and labia minora. It may also affect the labia majora, perineum and even perianal areas. It is often a paroxysmal attack, but can also be continuous, usually aggravated at night. Unexplained vulvar itching and swelling usually only occurs in women of childbearing age or after menopause, often affecting the entire vulva, but may also be limited to a certain part or one side of the vulva. Although the itching is very severe and even unbearable, the local skin and mucous membranes appear normal, or there are only scratches due to excessive scratching.