What causes itching after menstruation?

Menstruation is very important for women. Once menstruation is abnormal, it means that some gynecological diseases have occurred, which is very harmful to women's bodies. However, if you don't pay attention during the menstrual period, some problems are likely to occur. Among them, itching after menstruation is more common. If it is not adjusted in time, it will lead to some gynecological diseases such as vaginitis. As long as we can understand the cause, we can prevent it well. Let's understand what itching after menstruation is.

What causes itching after menstruation?

Vulvar itching after menstruation is mostly caused by infection, the most common of which are viral infection and bacterial infection. Candidal vaginitis is a common vaginitis, which is mostly caused by Candida albicans. The bacteria usually parasitize in the vagina. When the sugar content and acidity in the vagina increase, the bacteria multiply rapidly and cause inflammation. Therefore, if female friends find that their vulva is itchy after menstruation, it is best to go to the hospital for a routine leucorrhea examination 3-7 days after the menstruation is over.

In addition, vulvar itching after menstruation may also be caused by not paying attention to menstrual hygiene during menstruation, especially the use of unclean menstrual products, which causes the vulva to be contaminated by unclean objects. Symptoms include a feeling of heaviness and burning in the perineum and increased vaginal discharge.

Precautions for vulvar itching after menstruation

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene and keep the vulva clean and dry; wash and change underwear frequently, do not share bath towels or bathtubs with others, do not wear underwear made of nylon or similar fabrics, and bath towels and underwear used during illness should be boiled and disinfected.

2. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently during menstruation, and wash them frequently; keep the vulva clean and dry, do not use hot water to wash, and do not use soap to scrub.

3. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment, or condoms should be used to prevent cross infection. Vaginal medication and sitz baths should be avoided during menstruation. If the disease recurs repeatedly, the husband's urine and prostate fluid should be checked, and repeated checks should be performed if necessary. If the result is positive, treatment should be given together.

The above is an introduction to what causes itching after menstruation. When encountering such symptoms, you must pay special attention. First of all, you must maintain good personal hygiene and do not mix towels and bathtubs with those of your family members. In addition, you must change sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation. The most important thing to note is that you must avoid having sex during menstruation. If you feel unwell, you should go to a regular specialist hospital for examination and treatment in time.