What is the cause of vulvar itching?

If the vulva is itchy and painful, it means that the female reproductive health is affected by some diseases, such as common vulvar infections, some viruses, bacteria, and Trichomonas, which can easily cause vulvitis. In addition, if you do not pay attention to healthy hygiene habits, they may cause symptoms of vulvar itching and pain.

1. Vulvar infection

Such as sexually transmitted diseases, viruses, bacteria, Trichomonas, fungi, etc., and vulvitis caused by menstruation. The vulva is the primary and most common site of onset.

2. Mechanical Stimulation

Such as bad hygiene habits, dirt on the vulva, tight underwear, irritation from sweat, etc.

3. Allergic vulvitis

Allergic dermatitis caused by detergents, cosmetics, condoms and medicines.

4. Foreign objects in the vagina

Long-term placement of a pessary or foreign matter remaining in the vagina may cause infection and irritation of the vulva, resulting in swelling and pain.

5. Irritation from urine and feces

Urinary diseases, feces, and diabetes mellitus patients' sugar stimulation.

6. Systemic diseases

Diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, papular psoriasis, etc.

7. Vulvar malignancy

Vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, etc.

8. Vulvar Bartholin's gland abscess

9. Unexplained vulvar pain

Vulvar vestibule swelling and pain accompanied by frequent urination, urgency, and diabetic syndrome, the pathogenesis of which is unclear.

10. Post-traumatic hematoma

It can also cause more severe swelling and pain.