What is vaginal itching?

Sexual intercourse is a catalyst for promoting the relationship between couples and lovers, but it can also bring some troubles to both parties. For example, unexpected pregnancy, gynecological diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, andrological diseases, etc. Many women feel itching at the vaginal opening after having sex, which will have a certain impact on their life and work. So let us understand what disease causes the itching at the vaginal opening?

1. Vaginitis

If a woman suffers from trichomoniasis or candidal vaginitis, the increased stimulation during sexual intercourse may cause itching of the vulva.

2. Semen allergy

Semen allergy is one of the important reasons for vaginal itching in women after sexual intercourse. The reason for semen allergy is that in addition to sperm, male semen also contains a variety of antigenic substances. If a woman has an allergic constitution, she will have a series of allergic reactions after sexual intercourse. Milder symptoms include itching of the vulva, congestion of the labia and vaginal opening, and urticaria-like skin on the labia. In severe cases, there may even be systemic reactions, such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, facial flushing, and large areas of urticaria-like skin.

3. Allergy to condoms and topical contraceptive drugs

Condoms and topical contraceptives are both chemical products. Some people may have allergic reactions to condoms or topical contraceptives. —Generally, women experience itching in the vulva, congestion of the vaginal opening and vaginal walls, and a significant increase in vaginal secretions. Men may experience itching on the glans penis, and in severe cases, the glans penis may even become congested, edematous, and eroded.

4. Leucorrhea allergy

When women are sexually excited, their vaginal discharge increases. The vaginal discharge contains many antigenic substances. If the husband has an allergic constitution, it will cause an allergic reaction, and the symptoms are similar to those of allergic reactions to condoms and topical contraceptives.

Vaginal itching is a signal of gynecological disease. Many gynecological diseases will have specific manifestations of vaginal itching, such as vaginitis, endometritis, adnexitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical erosion, etc. Therefore, when a woman experiences vaginal itching, she must undergo a gynecological examination as soon as possible to find out the cause of the itching before receiving treatment.