What causes vaginal itching before menstruation?

Menstruation is something that every sexually mature woman will experience. We all know that there will be some symptoms before or during menstruation, such as dizziness, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, etc.; but some people will experience vulvar itching before menstruation, and they don’t know why, and they will be very worried and anxious. So, what is the cause of genital itching before menstruation? Is it a disease? What should we pay attention to? Let's hear what the experts have to say.

There are many reasons for vulvar itching, mainly in the following situations:

1. Local causes: vulvitis, vaginitis, pubic lice, common warts, eczema, sexually transmitted diseases, drug allergies or chemical irritation and bad hygiene habits, etc.

2. Systemic causes: diabetes, jaundice, vitamin deficiency, anemia, leukemia, etc. This may be due to improper cleaning or it may be a problem with the vulva, causing vulva itching.

Clinical manifestations and diagnosis: Vulvar itching is mostly located in the clitoris and labia minora. It can also affect the labia majora, perineum and even perianal skin lesions. It is often paroxysmal or continuous, usually aggravated at night. Unexplained vulvar itching usually only occurs in women of childbearing age or postmenopausal women, often affecting the entire vulva, but may also be limited to a certain part or one side of the vulva. Although the itching is very severe and even unbearable, the local skin and mucous membranes appear normal, or there are only scratches due to excessive scratching. When making a diagnosis, the patient should be asked in detail about the course of the disease, and careful local and systemic examinations and necessary laboratory tests should be performed in order to find out the cause.

The above are some of the causes of vaginal itching before menstruation and its diagnosis methods. I believe everyone has a certain understanding of this. The author is here to remind everyone that you should pay attention to rest before and after menstruation, and also pay attention to your diet and avoid spicy food. At the same time, it is also better to strengthen hygiene, change clothes frequently, and avoid gynecological diseases.