Sexual Health
What problem does itching of the external genitalia worsen when sleeping? Doctor: It's related to these things
Pruritus of the vulva is probably an experience that many women have experienced, especially at night and during sleep, which can worsen. What is the reason for this? Is it because of illness, or is it because our hygiene habits are not enough? What situation do you need to go to the hospital to see?
1、 Vaginitis, the most common is fungal Vaginitis and Trichomoniasis caused by vaginal itching. Moldy Vaginitis is a common gynecological minor defect, but it will bring big problems. The increase in vaginal discharge and unpleasant odors can cause significant discomfort for patients. The itching and burning sensation in the external genitalia and vagina can sometimes make patients uneasy. The private parts of patients with mycotic Vaginitis itch for many times, which seriously affects their daily work and marriage life. If Vaginitis is not treated in time, it may also lead to Endometritis, pelvic inflammation, infertility, etc., seriously affecting women's health. Pruritus around the anus and vulva in young girls is generally caused by octopus disease and only occurs at night.
2、 Chronic vulvar malnutrition is mainly characterized by itching, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin. Vulvar malnutrition is also known as vulvar leukoplakia. It refers to the disease of tissue degeneration and pigment changes caused by local neurological and vascular nutritional disorders in the external genitalia. In clinical practice, the skin and mucous membranes of the external genitalia become white, thickened, or atrophic, collectively known as vulvar leukoplakia.
Vulvar leukoplakia can occur at any age, but the specific cause is still unclear, which may be related to systemic factors (such as diabetes, endocrine disorders, etc.). Some local environmental factors of the vulva, such as damp, heat and other physical stimuli, may also induce the disease. Local skin blood supply disorders are also one of the important triggers of the disease.
3、 Diabetes
Diabetes refers to the change of the Internal environment of the vagina due to the increase of blood sugar when the sugar content in the blood exceeds the normal level. The acidity in the vagina increases, and mold is easy to grow and reproduce, causing fungal Vaginitis.
Therefore, when encountering the mysterious vulval itching of middle-aged and elderly women that cannot be cured, diabetes must be considered, and urine sugar and blood sugar values must be checked. By the way, diabetes may also occur due to dysfunction, Recurrent miscarriage, premature delivery, stillbirth, etc. of women of childbearing age.
4、 The most common is external itching caused by poor daily hygiene habits and lack of attention to hygiene and cleanliness. If you do not pay attention to the cleanness of the vulva, sweat, menstruation, Vaginal discharge, and urine will stay on the perineum and underpants, which will stimulate the pudenda for a long time and cause itching. If sanitary napkins, menstrual blood or Vaginal discharge are not replaced in time during menstruation, they accumulate in the vulva for a long time, and the chemical fiber underwear that is usually airtight can cause itching due to the accumulation of damp and heat.