Vulvar itching in elderly women

Generally, gynecological diseases occur more frequently in middle-aged women, but less frequently in older women, because the vagina of older women has begun to degenerate, and the chance of developing gynecological diseases is greatly reduced. Although the chances of elderly women suffering from gynecological diseases are greatly reduced, some elderly women find that their vulva often itch. What is going on?

Vulvar itching and pain in elderly women is mostly caused by senile vulvitis, also known as senile vulvar atrophy. The onset of the disease is mainly due to skin nutritional disorders, which lead to atrophic changes in the vulvar skin and mucosa. There are many contributing factors, such as aging, endocrine disorders, malnutrition, chronic infection, etc. It may also be caused by long-term mechanical compression, traction or physical stimulation.

When you suffer from senile vulvitis and itching and pain, timely treatment is crucial. There are many treatments, such as:

1. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: Take appropriate amount of Scrophularia, Ophiopogon, Leonurus, Polygonum multiflorum, Lycium barbarum, Cuscuta australis, Ligustrum lucidum, Cortex Moutan, Rubus idaeus, Morus alba, decocted in water and taken twice a day, one dose per day.

2. Western medicine treatment: You can choose oral medication treatment, such as multivitamin supplements. If you suffer from insomnia due to itching, you can take sedatives, hypnotic and desensitization drugs orally. You can also choose local medication, such as antipruritic and antiseptic treatment to improve vaginal acidity and alkalinity. You can put a vaginal suppository every night, or apply powder or ointment locally.

3. Physical therapy: Laser therapy can achieve certain results, such as carbon dioxide laser or helium-neon laser therapy.

4. Surgical treatment: If vulvar atrophy is severe and drug treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered.

5. Dietary treatment: Lotus seeds, coix seeds, and clam meat: Lotus seeds, coix seeds, and clam meat, appropriate amounts. Put all the ingredients into a casserole, add appropriate amount of water and simmer for 1 hour before eating. It has the effect of drying dampness and stopping leukorrhea. It is suitable for elderly patients with vulvitis with spleen deficiency, dampness, and vulvar itching.

The above is about the causes and treatments of vulvar itching and pain in elderly women. It can be seen that this is mainly caused by senile vulvitis. Patients should pay attention to choosing appropriate treatment according to their symptoms, and pay attention to diet conditioning, avoid smoking, drinking, spicy and irritating foods, as well as greasy, fried, and moldy foods. For severe itching, seafood and allergenic foods should be avoided. If local ulcers, bleeding and pain are caused by scratching, avoid warm objects to prevent aggravating the symptoms.