Why is it itchy during menstruation?

Some women don’t know why they feel itchy down there for no reason, which makes them miserable. In this case, women must try to reduce it as much as possible. There must be certain reasons for long-term itching down there. If it is due to gynecological inflammation, it will only get worse if not treated in time. So what is the reason for itching down there during menstruation?

What to do if it itches during menstruation

Women may feel itchy down there after having their period, which may be due to menstrual stimulation to the private parts. Some women do not pay attention to their menstrual hygiene, which will cause continued menstruation and irritation to the private parts, causing itching of the female vulva. Therefore, we should pay special attention to hygiene during the menstrual period, clean it in time, and use reliable and general sanitary napkins from the original manufacturer. We should change a sanitary napkin every one or two hours or so to avoid menstruation irritating our private parts. If women scratch their private parts with their hands or wipe them vigorously with handkerchiefs at this time, the itching symptoms will continue to worsen.

The first thing to consider is whether it is caused by an allergy to sanitary napkins. If not, then the possibility of vaginitis is relatively high. Different types of vaginitis have different medications and treatment plans. It is recommended that you go to the hospital outpatient department to do a secretion test. Diagnose what type of vaginitis it is and then treat it symptomatically.

Vaginitis may already exist. The menstrual period is relatively heavy, and the blood is the culture medium of bacteria. In such an environment, if sanitary napkins are used again, the ventilation effect is poor, and bacteria are more likely to multiply and grow. It can be cleaned appropriately and further examined and treated after the menstrual period. It is recommended to see a doctor for a leucorrhea examination. If your private parts are itchy, avoid scratching them hard. During your menstrual period, you should pay attention to hygiene, keep your private parts dry and clean, use good quality sanitary napkins and change them in time, change your underwear frequently, it is best to wear pure cotton underwear, expose your frequently changed underwear to the sun, and remember not to wash them with cotton socks. During menstruation, avoid spicy food, irritating food, drink plenty of water, promote urination, and moisten the private parts. After menstruation, clean with a warm lotion.

What is the cause of the itching down there?

Pruritus genitals in medicine refers to itching inside and outside the vagina, which is usually caused by various reasons. Causes of vulvar itching include the following:

1. Inflammation of private parts: such as viral infection or bacterial infection;

2. Malnutrition of private parts:

3. Changes in the internal reproductive system: such as discomfort in the vagina caused by inflammation in the vagina, mainly manifested as vulvar itching. Once the patient experiences vulvar itching, he or she should go to the hospital immediately for medical treatment, conduct examinations, determine the cause of the disease, and treat it with medication.

In mild cases, you will feel itching, but it will not have a significant impact on your life and work. In mild to moderate cases, it will have a certain impact on your life and work. In severe cases, it will affect your normal life and work, and even make you sleep poorly, which is very serious. If you experience vulvar itching, check to see if there are other symptoms, such as increased vaginal discharge. If there is an increase in vaginal discharge, it may be vaginitis, so you should see a doctor immediately and let the doctor check for the presence of bacteria, so as to make a timely diagnosis and treatment.