What is the reason for itching and pain at the vaginal opening?

Generally, women will encounter the problem of itching at the vaginal opening in life, but some women will feel very painful while itching, so you can no longer ignore these problems at this time, because if the vaginal opening hurts, it means the problem is more serious. At this time, you must adjust it in time, so as not to cause more serious consequences, and it will also be good for your body.

a. External stimuli. Sometimes birth control pills can also cause itching. Itching can also be caused by tight underwear, friction between underwear, and irritation from menstrual belts.

Vulvar itching can be caused by not paying attention to the hygiene of the vulva, irritants from vaginal secretions, vulvar secretions, sweat, moisture, immersion, chemical fiber underwear, unqualified menstrual belts, rough toilet paper, allergies caused by vulvar and vaginal medication, and frequent washing of the vulva with soap.

Vulvar itching is often accompanied by anal itching, which is related to irritation from external hemorrhoids, long-term incontinence, anal fistula, anal fissure, anal excrement and fecal residues.

b. Systemic diseases. Systemic diseases mainly include diabetes, anemia, leukemia, polycythemia, skin diseases, hepatobiliary diseases (such as jaundice), kidney diseases, lymphoma, etc. In addition to general itching, vulvar itching is often accompanied. According to statistics, 3.4% of 500 diabetic patients had localized itching, mainly vulvar itching.

c. Local diseases of the vulva. Local diseases of the vulva include gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, fungal or Trichomonas vaginitis, scabies, pubic lice, ringworm, atrophic keratotic lichen, leukoplakia, enterobiasis, contact dermatitis, cervicitis, etc. Anal itching in female children is often caused by pinworms and often worsens at night.

No matter what causes the itching and pain at the vaginal opening, you must make timely adjustments to your body or lifestyle, so that you can solve this problem fundamentally and it will not bring serious sequelae. Eating in this way is a responsible way for your body and is very beneficial to your life and family.