How to deal with vulvar itching during pregnancy

During pregnancy, women will experience various discomfort symptoms. Some of these symptoms are normal pregnancy reactions, while others are caused by diseases. For example, many women will have external itching problems during pregnancy. This is probably because women’s resistance is relatively weak during pregnancy, and they are infected with bacteria. So, what should you do if your vulva is itchy when you are eight months pregnant?

1. What causes vulvar itching during pregnancy?

The reason why pregnant women are easily tortured by vulvar itching is that their resistance is weaker after pregnancy, and they are easily invaded by various pathogens and infected with gynecological diseases. Vulvar itching is the most common phenomenon in pregnant women.

2. What should I do if my vulva is itchy during pregnancy?

1. Go to the hospital for a gynecological examination and routine examination of leucorrhea to find out whether you have vaginitis or vulvitis, make a clear diagnosis, and take medication as prescribed by the doctor. Do not blindly take medication on your own before a diagnosis is made to avoid delaying the disease or affecting the fetus.

2. If the condition is more serious, you must seek treatment immediately and go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of a regular hospital for examination. After finding out the cause, under the doctor's instructions, you should choose a drug system that has less impact on the fetus and conduct standardized treatment.

3. If the condition of vulvitis is not serious, you can start by paying attention to self-hygiene. You need to pay attention to hygiene at ordinary times to prevent infection.

Three common treatment methods

1. General treatment: Pay attention to menstrual hygiene and keep the vulva clean and dry. Avoid scratching, washing with hot water, and using soap. When there is an infection, use a sitz bath with a medicated solution. The underwear should be breathable and loose, and avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods. Underwear should be breathable and loose fitting. Avoid alcohol, spicy food or allergic food.

2. Treatment according to the disease: Trichomonas vaginitis can be treated by external washing with special medicine, and then oral or vaginal medication. Take 3 times a day for 7 consecutive days. Couples can take it together. Apply the medicine vaginally, once every night for 7 consecutive days. Repeat the above treatment 3 days after the next menstruation is over. If the test is negative for three consecutive times, the patient is considered cured.

During the treatment period, sexual intercourse is prohibited and medication is not allowed during menstruation. Repeat once 3 days after the next menstrual period is over, and repeat 3 times in total. Patients are considered cured if three consecutive vaginal discharge tests are negative.

3. Symptomatic treatment: clinical treatment based on the physical condition of the pregnant woman.