Causes of discomfort in the vagina, solution to the problem
If a woman develops an itch in the perineum, changes the color and consistency of vaginal discharge, and periodically experiences heartburn, she should visit a gynecologist to find out the causes of this condition. In order for an appointment with a doctor to give results, a woman should remember several rules of preparation:
- a few days before visiting the gynecologist, you should not use sprays and vaginal suppositories
- the use of contraceptive hormonal drugs should be abandoned
- you should refrain from sexual contact 3 days before taking
- intimate hygiene measures should be carried out without the use of any antibacterial agents
- do not douche before visiting the doctor
- it is better not to urinate 3 hours before taking it.
Only in this way will the doctor be able to find out the causes of discomfort in the vagina, perform the necessary examination and prescribe effective treatment. Without compliance with these conditions, the doctor will not be able to accurately diagnose the disease and prescribe drug therapy.
Why does the itching in the vagina begin
The first cause of such discomfort is vaginal dryness, when the mucous membrane does not secrete a sufficient amount of lubricant. Of course, there is strong irritation of the dry surface of the vagina, which provokes itching. Dryness in the vagina during sex can be associated with a violation of the secretory function of the mucous membrane - it is disturbed, the lubricant is simply not released even with strong excitement. Itching will appear immediately after sexual intercourse, be persistent and last 2-3 days. Often, dryness and accompanying itching appear during menopause due to hormonal changes in a woman's body. The treatment of dryness in the vagina during menopause consists in prescribing hormonal drugs and using special suppositories/pills that increase the secretion of mucus.
Itching is often a symptom of a gynecological disease, namely infectious pathological processes of the genitals. It can be candidiasis, colpitis, vulvovaginitis. Often itching in such diseases is accompanied by discharge from the vagina with a specific smell.
Sometimes a woman has itching immediately after sexual intercourse, and she has only one sexual partner. Then the doctors will suspect an allergy to sperm - this, although infrequent, does happen. Necessary examinations will be conducted and treatment will be prescribed based on their results. Often, when allergic to semen, a burning sensation appears in the vagina after sexual intercourse. It disappears only after the woman performs the douching procedure.
However, there can be an allergy to some medicines - for example, if there is severe itching in the vagina after antibiotics or local antiseptics, then this will indicate either an inadequate reaction of the body to medicines, or an overdose.
Vaginal discharge
Normally, they should be transparent and in sufficient quantity. But often a woman notes that they change - this is a sign of the progression of a gynecological disease. For example, thick mucous secretions from the vagina without an odor may indicate an early stage of candidiasis (thrush). If the pathology is diagnosed at this stage, the woman will be able to receive quick and inexpensive treatment.
If a woman notices a large amount of bloody discharge from the vagina, then this is a reason to immediately seek qualified medical help. The fact is that such changes may indicate the development of uterine bleeding, be a sign of an involuntary abortion that has begun, and the progression of cervical erosion.
A woman should know the healthy nature of vaginal discharge in order to quickly navigate her own health and determine the need for urgent referral to specialists.
Itching and redness
A woman cannot notice the redness of the vagina on her own, but this will be indicated by swelling - the feeling will be as if the area of the entrance to the vagina is filled with blood, it is "expanding". If these sensations are accompanied by itching, the doctor will suspect the progression of chlamydia or trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. Itching and redness of the vagina is a reason to undergo a comprehensive examination for the detection of sexually transmitted infections. By the way, if at this moment the woman does not consult a doctor, the discomfort disappears after a few days, but this does not mean that the problem is solved - on the contrary, the pathology will progress, which will lead to complications.
Complete information about what uncomfortable sensations should alert a woman, how to get rid of discomfort in the vagina during pregnancy and in which cases it is necessary to immediately consult a gynecologist, can be obtained on our website Dobrobut.com.
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