What to do if the vulva is itchy before menstruation

What should I do if my vulva itching is severe before menstruation?

Severe vulvar itching before menstruation may be caused by physiological or pathological factors, such as vulvitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, etc. You can pay attention to personal health improvement and drug treatment. The specific details are as follows:

1. Physiological factors:

Because women have high progesterone levels before menstruation, the exfoliation of vaginal cells will increase. If personal hygiene is not paid attention to at this time, vaginal secretions will irritate the vulvar skin and cause vulvar itching. Generally, no special treatment is required. Usually, it is important to change underwear frequently and keep the local area dry to improve the symptoms.

2. Pathological factors:

1. Vulvitis: It may be caused by wearing tight underwear for a long time, poor personal hygiene, etc., which will cause pathogens to invade the local area. Under the stimulation of inflammation, it will damage the local skin and cause symptoms such as burning and pain. You can use erythromycin ointment, metronidazole tablets, clotrimazole ointment and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Taking into account the long-term use of antibiotics and decreased body immunity, the bacteria will locally release inflammatory factors, causing sexual pain, restlessness and other symptoms. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice to use fluconazole tablets, clotrimazole suppositories, nystatin vaginal suppositories and other drugs for treatment.

In addition to the above common causes, it may also be caused by other diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis, endometritis, cervicitis, genital warts, etc. Usually, you should be careful not to eat spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, mustard, curry, etc., which will help relieve symptoms.