What causes vulvar swelling and pain in late pregnancy?

The late stage of pregnancy is a very important time. Family members must be very concerned about the various functions of the pregnant woman's body, fearing that something unexpected might happen to her body. However, some pregnant women experience swelling and pain in the vulva and are very worried, but they don’t know the cause of the disease. So, what is the cause of vulvar swelling and pain in late pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Vulvar dryness: Excessive use of potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths and vulvar dryness in postmenopausal women can also cause vulvar itching, which is the main cause of vulvar itching.

2. Various diseases of the vulva: such as vulvar eczema, vulvar hypopigmentation or leukoplakia, vulvar ringworm, vulvar neurodermatitis, vulvar condyloma, etc. can cause vulvar itching.

3. Irritation of secretions: Inflammation of the reproductive tract caused by fungi, gonococci, Trichomonas, and bacteria, which produces abnormal leucorrhea, as well as stimulation from urine (thin urine, urinary incontinence) and feces (thin feces) can cause vulvar itching.

4. Chemicals and drugs stimulate local itching: such as alkaline soaps, condoms, sanitary napkins, synthetic underwear, etc., which directly contact the local area and stimulate itching.

5. Systemic diseases. Systemic diseases mainly include diabetes, anemia, leukemia, polycythemia, skin diseases, hepatobiliary diseases (such as jaundice), kidney diseases, lymphoma, etc. In addition to general itching, vulvar itching is often accompanied. According to statistics, 3.4% of 500 diabetic patients had localized itching, mainly vulvar itching.

6. Drug rash: "Fixed drug rash" caused by women with allergic constitution taking sulfonamides or other drugs often occurs at the junction of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva, causing local itching. Vulvar itching may also occur if allergic reactions and contact dermatitis occur after using drugs for vaginal douching or vaginal implantation.

The above is an introduction to the causes of vulvar swelling and pain in late pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for pregnant women. The physical condition of pregnant women in late stage is very important, after all, delivery is possible at any time. Therefore, when problems with the reproductive system occur, you must go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment to avoid more serious consequences for the pregnant woman.