What causes vulvar itching during menstruation?

Women have to have their own "menstrual period" every month. At this time, women need to take care of their private health. If any uncomfortable symptoms occur, they should promptly understand the cause. So, what is the cause of vulvar itching during menstruation?

When women experience vulvar itching during their period, most of the time it is caused by the use of sanitary napkins. It is possible that the sanitary napkins used have caused skin allergies and caused vulvar itching. You can change sanitary napkins. It would be better to choose cotton sanitary napkins. After changing sanitary napkins, observe whether the itching condition has improved. There are also long-term stimulation of menstruation during menstruation, which can also cause vulvar itching. To prevent this from happening, sanitary napkins should be replaced in time.

During the menstrual period, women not only need to change sanitary napkins frequently, but also need to keep the vulva clean. It is recommended to wash the private parts with warm water twice a day. If the above measures are taken and vulvar itching still occurs, you can apply some anti-itching ointment after cleaning to relieve the pain. Of course, you need to consult a doctor before using the ointment, and don't use it blindly.

If a woman continues to experience vulvar itching during her menstrual period, she should go to the hospital to consult a doctor 3-7 days after the menstrual period ends, and undergo relevant examinations to rule out vaginitis or other gynecological inflammations. If you have a gynecological disease, you need to take treatment measures as soon as possible.

Common Menstrual Period Problems

1. Not suitable for married life

During menstruation, the cervix is ​​slightly open. Sexual intercourse during menstruation can easily bring pathogens from the private parts and perineum into the vagina, cervix, and even into the uterus, causing endometritis or acute adnexitis (including bilateral fallopian tubes and uterus and ovaries) and pelvic peritonitis. In addition, sexual intercourse during menstruation may also cause the fallen uterine wall to flow back into the pelvis and cause endometriosis. The above symptoms may cause adverse effects such as increased blood flow during menstruation, prolonged menstruation, and menstrual pain.

2. Not suitable for excessive exercise

It is not absolutely forbidden to exercise during menstruation, but excessive exercise, such as long jump, jogging, etc. should be reduced as much as possible, otherwise it will aggravate the discomfort during menstruation, such as back pain, and even cause menstrual pain and menstrual disorders. Swimming during menstruation should be avoided, because the cervix is ​​slightly open during menstruation, bacteria can easily invade the uterine cavity, increasing the chance of infection and causing various gynecological infections. Therefore, swimming should not be done during menstruation.

3. Not suitable for eating raw, cold or overly salty food

Eating raw or cold food or drinking cold drinks during menstruation will affect the contraction of the uterus, making menstruation difficult and causing problems such as menstrual pain. In addition, during menstruation, due to the imbalance of estrogen and estrogen, hypokalemia and excessive adrenaline, many women tend to become irritable and anxious. If you eat too much salty food, it will aggravate hypokalemia and cause problems such as headache and edema.