What causes itchy nipples and areolas?

Women during pregnancy often experience symptoms of itchy nipples and areolas, which is a very normal phenomenon, because itchy nipples and areolas are preparing for breast fat filling. However, it is also necessary to rule out allergies, because the breasts during pregnancy are very sensitive. As long as everyone cleans the nipples and breasts in time, changes underwear frequently, and takes more baths, some unnecessary troubles can be prevented.

1. What causes nipple itching?

1. The nipples belong to the liver, so the main responsibility for itchy nipples lies with the liver. Nipple itching is mainly caused by qi stagnation, blood stasis and qi and blood deficiency, and is often manifested in women experiencing nipple itching and pain before, during or after menstruation. It will be relieved after menstruation, which is also called nipple itching and pain during menstruation.

2. For some women with allergic constitution, consuming allergic foods and allergens will cause nipple itching.

3. Problems with clothing quality. If the clothing contains too many fibers, it will easily generate static electricity, causing nipples to itch.

4. Not taking a bath frequently and not changing underwear can cause nipple itching due to the influence of bacteria.

If the nipple becomes itchy and it is very itchy and painful, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time, as it may be caused by other diseases. Develop good living habits and choose bathing products that suit you. Pay attention to breast care and do moderate exercise.

There are many reasons for itchy nipples, including uncomfortable underwear, excessive or insufficient breast washing, allergies, medications, mastitis, breast hyperplasia, etc.

2. Symptoms of pregnancy

(1) Absence of menstruation

Healthy women's menstruation usually comes on a monthly basis. If it does not come after the due date, the first thing to think of is the possibility of pregnancy. Generally speaking, if the period is two weeks past due, the doctor can roughly detect signs of pregnancy; if it is one month past due, pregnancy is easier to confirm. Some women, although they are already pregnant, still have their periods once or twice when they should. However, the amount of blood is less than usual and the duration is shorter. This is the most basic symptom of pregnancy.

(2) Changes in appetite

Some women begin to experience a change in appetite shortly after their period (1-2 weeks). The things I used to like to eat, I no longer like to eat now. I won’t like the food I’ve eaten once the second time. Some people simply don’t want to eat or even feel like vomiting, and some people crave something sour. Generally, these symptoms will disappear naturally after half a month to a month.

(3) Breast changes

In early pregnancy, your breasts will increase in size and become firmer and heavier. There will be a feeling of fullness and tingling in the breasts. The small particles on the dark yellow areola around the nipple are particularly prominent.

(4) Frequent urination

In the early stages of pregnancy, many women experience frequent urination, some as often as once an hour. This is a natural phenomenon and does not require treatment.

(5) Mental fatigue

In early pregnancy, many women feel tired, lack energy, and want to sleep. But this period will not last too long and will pass quickly.

From the introduction in this article, you can know that itchy nipples and areola have nothing to do with pregnancy. There are many reasons for itchy nipples and areola. If you find that your nipples and areola are itchy, then you'd better compare the reasons in this article to see what exactly causes this situation. Itchy nipples and areola are not a sign of pregnancy.