Labia minora is very itchy at night

It is very embarrassing for women to have itching down there, especially when it happens in public places. They cannot scratch it, but the itching is unbearable. That feeling really makes them feel bad all over. Many women seem to be confused by this situation, so what is the reason why the labia minora itch at night?

What causes labia minora to itch at night?

1. This condition is generally caused by bacterial infection of vaginitis. If it is accompanied by excessive leucorrhea and foul odor, it needs to be checked. Routine examination of leucorrhea, routine blood test, abdominal B-ultrasound, gynecological physical examination, etc. are performed to establish the cause of the disease. If the diagnosis is simple vaginitis, oral anti-inflammatory drugs are taken and local cleaning treatment is used.

2. This belongs to vulvar pruritus, which is caused by long-term inflammation. It is recommended that you wash with cold water every day and change your underwear frequently. Drugs that can be applied externally to relieve itching. Don't do long-term hand washing, which will cause strong acid and alkali imbalance.

How to maintain private health

1. Wash the vulva with cool or warm water once every 2 to 3 days. You cannot flush the vagina every day. It is best to use running water every time you clean it. The water after washing cannot be reused. You can buy a vaginal douche to spray water on your private parts. The cleaning order is from front to back, that is, first the labia majora and minora, then the vulva, and finally the anus.

2. Choose underwear made of pure cotton, wash it separately and dry it in the sun. Patients with athlete's foot should fix the order of the quilt when sleeping at night, and do not put underwear at the feet. Sanitary napkins should be changed frequently during menstruation. Choose a sanitary napkin with good breathability. It is best not to use sanitary napkins on a regular basis, and just change your underwear frequently.

If women do not pay attention to the hygiene of their private parts, or use sanitary napkins improperly, it will cause itching of the labia minora. There may be two reasons for the itching of the labia minora. One is inflammation, and the other is the itching caused by skin allergies. Therefore, when choosing sanitary napkins and underwear, it is best to choose pure cotton ones, and change and wash the underwear regularly.