What to do if vaginal itching occurs during breastfeeding?

The health of mothers must be taken seriously. There may be some changes in the body and physiology after giving birth, but as long as you feel uncomfortable or have some abnormal reactions, you should be vigilant, especially during breastfeeding. You must not be careless or blindly use medicine. Correct treatment is crucial. So what should I do if my vagina is itchy during breastfeeding?

Vulvar itching is a symptom caused by various vulvar diseases, but it can also occur in people with completely normal vulva. The causes include infection. Fungal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Other causes include lice, scabies, pinworms, etc.

Chronic vulvar dystrophy (with pale vulvar skin).

Drug allergies and chemical irritation, such as contact dermatitis caused by soap, condoms, mercurochrome and other drugs; bad hygiene habits, not paying attention to local cleaning of the vulva, especially the use of rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation, and wearing non-breathable synthetic underwear, which can easily cause menstrual blood, sebum, sweat and vaginal secretions to accumulate locally, irritating the vulva and causing itching.

Other skin lesions, such as eczema, herpes, common warts, etc. Systemic causes include: diabetes, jaundice, anemia, vitamin A and B deficiency, etc. Vulvar itching appears as part of systemic itching. There is also unexplained vulvar itching.

Prevention mainly involves paying attention to personal hygiene, especially during menstruation, pregnancy and postmenopause; not using non-breathable underwear and menstrual belts, keeping the vulva clean; and avoiding local infections. During treatment, the vulva should be kept clean and dry. Avoid scratching, scalding with boiling water or rubbing with a dry towel. The underwear should be loose and breathable. Avoid spicy food, alcohol and allergic foods, and prevent allergies (food allergies and local allergies such as chemical fiber allergies, etc.).

See a doctor to find out the cause and receive timely treatment (such as fungal, Trichomonas infection and diabetes, etc.). Topical medications such as 3% boric acid solution wet compresses, local application of 40% zinc oxide ointment or chlorpheniramine cream can be used for symptomatic treatment. When symptoms are severe, oral medications such as 4 mg of promethazine, 25 mg of diphenhydramine or 25 mg of promethazine can be added.

The above article gives a clear introduction on what to do if you have vaginal itching during breastfeeding. I believe everyone is clear that external itching is related to many factors, such as improper diet or lack of personal hygiene. Therefore, you must improve your lifestyle and develop good living habits during breastfeeding to avoid threats and harm.