What causes dark spots on the vulva?

The vulva is a particularly private area for female friends. Sometimes they will worry when they find the presence of dark spots. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon. It may be caused by genetic reasons, too frequent sexual life, or normal pigmentation caused by aging. Therefore, even if you find dark spots on the vulva, don’t be nervous, just face it normally.

1. What is the reason for black spots on the vulva?

1. Genetic reasons.

2. Caused by too frequent sexual life.

3. Normal pigmentation. In other words, sexual intercourse causes the labia to darken, including the vaginal opening and the inner and outer labia. During sexual intercourse, the labia are repeatedly stimulated by external friction for a long time, resulting in increased local pigmentation. The color will become darker with the passage of time. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. At the same time, the melanin in the sexual stimulation hormone will also make the labia turn dark.

2. How to care for the vulva?

1. Vulvar care during menstruation

During menstruation, women should pay more attention to maintaining vulva hygiene than usual. Specific requirements include changing menstrual pads frequently and washing and changing underwear frequently. Wash the vulva with clean warm water every day. Use a dedicated basin and do not share it with others. Do not use water used for washing your face or feet to wash your vulva. Do not share a basin with several people.

2. Vulvar care methods during pregnancy

(1) During pregnancy, the amount of vaginal discharge increases, which makes it particularly easy to be infected by bacteria. Wash with warm water several times a day.

(2) Change your underwear every day, wash it immediately, and dry it in the sun.

(3) Do not clean the vagina without a doctor’s instructions. If you have unusual vaginal discharge (large amount and foul odor), see a doctor as soon as possible.

However, if gynecological inflammation occurs, such as vaginitis, vulvitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc., symptomatic treatment should be given, that is, go to a professional hospital for diagnosis, identify the cause, and provide symptomatic treatment.

3. Daily vulva care methods

(1) Pay attention to the cleanliness of the perineum after urinating and do not contaminate the perineum.

(2) If you feel discomfort in the perineum, you should seek medical attention or treatment in a timely manner to avoid delaying the condition.

(3) Wash the perineum with clean water every day to keep it clean, but avoid sitting in a bath or using a basin.

(4) Change your underwear frequently in your daily life. Wash your underwear separately from other clothes and dry them in the sun.

(5) Before sexual intercourse, the sexual organs of both parties should be kept clean, and after sexual intercourse, attention should be paid to the cleanliness and care of the perineum.

(6) Some vaginitis infection pathogens are common to both spouses. Couples may be cross-infected after sexual intercourse, such as candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis. Once infected, both spouses must be treated together and sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment.