A phenomenon such as genital itching in women can be caused by various causes. Most often the labia is itched if there is any infection that is transmitted sexually. Nevertheless, the reasons why not very pleasant sensations may arise can be divided into certain groups.
The most important thing is not to engage in diagnostics on your own, since only a doctor after a complex of studies can identify exactly the reason why the labia is very itchy. Below are the most common sources of itching and genital redness in women.
Using unsuitable hygiene products always causes an allergic reaction. In this case, the labia often itches and hurts, and the appearance of a rash, as well as severe redness, may also be characteristic. Daily gaskets and tampons, as well as poor-quality synthetic underwear in contact with delicate skin, can cause such a reaction.
Non-observance of personal hygiene rules leads to the multiplication of bacteria - sometimes this is precisely why the labia itches. To avoid this result, daily hygiene procedures should be carried out using cosmetics suitable for this purpose.
It is worth noting that ordinary soap can also cause irritation.
A more serious condition, accompanied by severe itching of the female genital organs, occurs as a result of infection. If you are not confident in your partner, then using a condom during intercourse is not only a desirable, but also a mandatory measure. If your labia is itching, then you can regard this as a signal for going to the venereologist for research and testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
Do not forget about such a common cause of itching as candidiasis, which is popularly called thrush. In this case, too much irritation and pronounced scabies of the genitals will be accompanied by cheesy discharge. Despite the fact that thrush is considered a sign of a violation of the vaginal microflora, this phenomenon is often a harbinger of more serious sexually transmitted infections.
In the event that your labia is itching, but no sexually transmitted and infectious diseases have been identified, you should pay attention to the possibility of disruption of the endocrine processes in the body. In addition, unpleasant itching may indicate a malfunction in metabolic processes and secretion. In this case, it is necessary to contact the endocrinologist for an accurate diagnosis.
A less common, but nevertheless noteworthy cause of genital itching is the use of medications that cause allergic reactions. However, in this case, the allergy is likely to occur in other parts of the body, for example, on the face or on the hands. Screening for allergies in this case is also mandatory to exclude the possibility of an infectious disease.