What to do if your vulva is itchy during pregnancy

Vulvar itching is a common female disease caused by a variety of factors, and expectant mothers must pay attention to it. So what is the cause of vulvar itching during pregnancy preparation? What should I do if I have vulvar itching during pregnancy preparation? How to prevent vulvar itching during pregnancy preparation? The following editor will introduce you in detail.

Causes of vulvar itching during pregnancy

Bad hygiene habits: If you do not pay attention to cleaning the vulva, vaginal secretions or menstrual blood will accumulate in the vulva and cause itching.

Local lesions of the vulva: Vulvar skin diseases such as vulvar eczema, neurodermatitis, chronic vulvar dystrophy, vulvar tumors, etc. can cause vulvar itching.

Improper vaginal care: The main cause of female vulvar itching includes frequent cleaning of the vagina with high-concentration cleaning solutions, which leads to the growth of normal vaginal flora and reduces its ability to inhibit pathogenic bacteria.

Menstrual factors: As menstrual blood flows through the vagina, it disturbs the normal pH of the vagina. Hidden pathogens may induce infection and cause vulvar itching.

What to do if your vulva is itchy during pregnancy

It is best to take a shower and rinse with warm water. If there is no shower condition, you can use a basin instead, but it must be a dedicated basin. Wash your hands first, then wash the vulva from front to back, then wash the labia majora and minora, and finally wash the area around the anus and the anus. Cleaning utensils should be used by one person only. Used underwear, towels, and basins should be scalded with boiling water and exposed to the sun instead of drying. Vaginal secretions are common in the genitals. Vaginal secretions are usually milky white, odorless and non-irritating. It is one of the signs of reproductive system health and is by no means unclean. Expectant mothers do not need to panic or over-clean. Never perform vaginal irrigation, that is, flush the genitals with a spray of water. Vaginal irrigation can cause an imbalance of normal vaginal flora and increase the chance of vaginal infection.

How to prevent vulvar itching during pregnancy

Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently during menstruation, and wash frequently. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash with hot water, do not scrub with soap. Avoid misusing or abusing drugs, avoid scratching and local friction. Avoid alcohol and spicy food, seafood, etc. and drugs that are easy to cause allergies. Do not wear tight crotch pants, and underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton. Those who have not been cured for a long time should have their blood sugar checked.

Causes of vulvar itching

Bad hygiene habits: If you do not pay attention to cleaning the vulva, vaginal secretions or menstrual blood will accumulate in the vulva and cause itching.

Local lesions of the vulva: Vulvar skin diseases such as vulvar eczema, neurodermatitis, chronic vulvar dystrophy, vulvar tumors, etc. can cause vulvar itching.

Improper vaginal care: The main cause of female vulvar itching includes frequent cleaning of the vagina with high-concentration cleaning solutions, which leads to the growth of normal vaginal flora and reduces its ability to inhibit pathogenic bacteria.

Menstrual factors: As menstrual blood flows through the vagina, it disturbs the normal pH of the vagina. Hidden pathogens may induce infection and cause vulvar itching.

The above is the reason why vulvar itching occurs during pregnancy preparation, and how to treat the symptoms of vulvar itching during pregnancy preparation. I hope it can help those in need. In addition, if vulvar itching occurs during pregnancy preparation, you must not use medication indiscriminately, and pay attention to keeping the genitals dry and clean.