Can I wash my vulva for itching after pregnancy?

Can I use lotion if I suffer from vulvar itching during pregnancy? The body resistance of pregnant women decreases, so the chance of gynecological diseases also increases. If vulvar itching occurs, it will also greatly affect the quality of life. So can I use lotion if I suffer from vulvar itching during pregnancy? What should I do?

Vulvar pruritus during pregnancy is often manifested as persistent or paroxysmal itching, which often occurs in the vagina, the outside of the labia majora, the mons pubis, the clitoris and the labia minora, and the perineum. It can spread to the vicinity of the anus. It is a type of localized pruritus. It is often extremely itchy, often worse at night. Long-term itching can cause ulceration, redness, swelling or secondary infection. Due to long-term scratching, local infiltration, hypertrophy and pigmentation may occur.

Can I use a wash for vulvar itching during pregnancy? Do not use washes for vulvar itching during pregnancy. Female washes can be divided into two categories: one is a drug wash specifically used to treat vulvitis, and the other is a vulvar wash for general health care, which cannot treat inflammation. If pregnant women have abnormal leucorrhea, vulvar itching and other symptoms during pregnancy, do not use vulvar washes indiscriminately. They must be used under the guidance of a doctor to prevent affecting the development of the fetus.

If you need to use lotion, read the drug instructions carefully before use to check whether the drug is suitable for pregnant women. Generally, pregnant women should avoid using lotions containing sulfonamides, tetracycline, quinolone and other ingredients.