What happens if the labia majora itches during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a special period for women. Some physiological changes will occur in women's bodies after pregnancy, and the body's immunity will decrease. If the bacteria in the private parts grow faster and are affected by some external factors, it will cause exogenous itching in women. Women cannot use medication for exogenous itching during pregnancy, but they can wash with warm water every day, pay attention to personal hygiene, and change underwear frequently.

What causes vulvar itching in pregnant women?

1. External factors can cause vulvar itching

If the vulva is often soaked in sweat, it may cause vulvar itching. If the underwear you wear is of a hard texture or made of chemical fibers, it may also easily cause vulvar itching. Some cleaning fluids may also cause itching.

2. Vulvar itching caused by mental factors

After pregnancy, especially first-time pregnant women, due to physical changes, women are prone to worry, anxiety, and even insomnia. These negative emotions can also lead to vulvar itching.

3. Vulvar itching caused by vaginal discharge in pregnant women

Vaginal secretions will gradually increase during pregnancy. Because the vulva environment is relatively moist, the synthesis of glycogen in the vagina increases, and the local congestion of the vagina creates conditions for the growth of bacteria, which in turn causes vulvar itching. 4. Vulvar itching caused by vaginitis

Vaginitis is the main cause of vulvar itching during pregnancy, among which fungal vaginitis is the most common, which is mainly caused by Candida infection.

What to do if your vagina is itchy during pregnancy

When vulvar itching occurs during pregnancy, women should keep the perineum clean and change underwear frequently. It is best to wash underwear by hand. After washing with soap, air dry it and then put it in the sun to dry. This will have a better cleaning and disinfection effect.

If the itching is severe, it is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination, find out the cause, and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, you should pay attention to personal vulvar hygiene, eat a light diet, quit smoking and drinking, eat less spicy and irritating foods, and pay attention to rest.

Can I use lotion for vulvar itching during pregnancy?

Pregnant women should not use lotion casually when they have vulvar itching. It is usually divided into 2 categories, one contains medicine and is a professional wash for treating vulvitis, while the other does not contain medicine and can only be used as a daily care wash. Influenced by traditional concepts, most women are ashamed to consult doctors about private parts issues, so they lack scientific advice when buying cleansing liquids, which can easily harm women themselves. The correct approach is to follow the doctor's advice and choose and use the right lotion according to the symptoms, so that the condition will not be aggravated due to inappropriate lotion or incorrect technique. Therefore, once symptoms of abnormal leucorrhea and vulvar itching appear, you need to seek medical attention promptly. If you choose to use lotion for treatment at random, it will not only harm the pregnant woman herself, but also the fetus. It is recommended that the first step when choosing a cleansing liquid is to read the instructions carefully to find out whether it contains substances such as sulfonamides that are not suitable for use by pregnant women.