What to do if your vagina is itchy at night

Because people's minds are open now, most women start having sex very early. They can hardly bear the itching of their vagina at night and it is very painful for them. Of course, some unmarried and non-pregnant women will also experience this situation. As a gynecologist, many women will also consult for ways to solve the problem. In fact, this disease is not difficult to treat, but first of all, female friends must find the cause and prescribe the right medicine. So, some doctors with many years of clinical experience can tell you what are the general situations that cause vaginal itching?

Vulvar itching often occurs in the vagina, on the outside of the labia majora, mons pubis, clitoris, labia minora, and perineum, and can spread to the vicinity of the anus. It is a type of localized pruritus. The itching is often unbearable, often occurring at night. It often worsens during menstruation or after eating spicy food. Vulvar itching often manifests as paroxysmal, but sometimes persistent, often worsening at night. Severe itching causes restlessness. Long-term itching can cause ulceration, redness, swelling, or secondary infection. Due to long-term scratching, local infiltration, hypertrophy and pigmentation may occur. The diagnosis is easy based on the clinical presence of only secondary skin lesions and no primary skin lesions. Most girls suffering from this disease are ashamed to seek medical treatment and often do not receive timely treatment. As time goes by, the itching becomes stubborn, which affects their mental health and even their study and work in severe cases. There are many reasons for vulvar itching. In summary, the most common local factors causing this disease are: ① external stimulation. 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. ②Local 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 is often aggravated at night.

Now that the cause is known, the next step for female friends is to treat and prevent vaginal itching at night. To prevent it, first of all, everyone should pay attention to personal hygiene and change underwear frequently. Use special underwear soap to wash, and change the sheets frequently. Do not use soap to clean your vulva when taking a bath, because the vaginal environment is acidic and soap will damage it. In addition, you should take the medicine prescribed by the doctor and have regular gynecological examinations. Strive for a speedy recovery.