What happens if my vulva itches after my period?

What happens if my vulva itches after my period?

Postmenstrual vulvar itching may be related to factors such as vulvar eczema, vulvitis, and vaginitis.

The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Vulvar eczema: It is an allergic skin disease that can be induced by contact allergens and involves the vulva and surrounding skin. Common symptoms of this disease are severe vulvar itching, local skin erythema or edema, skin papules and blisters. Under the premise of repeated attacks, it can cause vulvar skin hypertrophy, dandruff, and pigmentation.

2. Vulvitis: This disease is an inflammation of the vulvar skin and tissue caused by pathogen invasion or adverse stimulation. It can occur alone or in combination with other reproductive or urinary system diseases. Typical symptoms after onset are itching, burning pain, local swelling, erosion or ulceration of the vulvar skin. Some vulvitis may be secondary to bacterial infection and cause swelling, pain, fever, etc.

3. Vaginitis: It is a vaginal inflammation caused by bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection, and is divided into many different types. Most vaginitis can cause vulvar itching or burning pain, sexual intercourse pain, increased vaginal discharge, odor, mucosal congestion and edema, etc. Some patients may also have urinary tract infection, frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, hematuria, etc.

In addition to the above three factors, it may also be related to chronic cervicitis, genital warts and other factors. It is recommended to make a preliminary judgment based on other physical signs, and conduct a medical examination if necessary to clarify the specific cause and choose an appropriate treatment plan. During the treatment of gynecological diseases, you should pay attention to the cleanliness of your private parts, clean your vulva every day, change into clean underwear, and avoid sexual intercourse in the short term.