It is unlikely that there will be at least one woman who would enjoy visiting an appointment with a gynecologist, unless with a long-awaited pregnancy. Therefore, we postpone the visit to the doctor until the last and decide to visit it only when extremely painful and unpleasant symptoms of any gynecological disease appear. One of these symptoms is itching in the intimate area. His appearance immediately evokes negative thoughts. However, one should not panic, sometimes this phenomenon does not indicate the presence of the disease.
Itching in the intimate area: the reasons may lie in improperly selected underwear
An important aspect for women's health is comfortable and high-quality underwear. Wearing laundry made from non-natural materials can cause skin irritation, which leads to itching in the intimate area. Poor quality underwear not only does not let air through, which is why the skin does not breathe well, but, in the case of tight fit to the body, can disrupt the microflora, which will lead to the multiplication of pathogens.
Intimate hygiene
Every woman should carefully carry out personal hygiene, but too scrupulous attitude to this can sometimes harm. So, excessive use of shower gels and other similar means causes dry mucous membranes, as a result of which itching, burning in the intimate area may occur.
Thrush
Such an unpleasant phenomenon occurs in most women. Constant stresses, reduced immunity, poor ecology, and an incorrect lifestyle contribute to the development of thrush. If the pathological process becomes chronic, it will be problematic to cure it.
Genital herpes
Having once penetrated the body, the herpes virus remains in it forever. He is in a sleeping state, but periodically as a result of a weakened immune system manifests itself and causes irritating symptoms, including itching in the intimate area.
Pubic lice
This is an extremely unpleasant parasitic disease, which causes pubic lice. It manifests itself precisely with itching, in addition, a rash may occur. But you will not be able to accurately identify the disease yourself, so urgently go to the doctor. Indeed, in the case of confirmation of the diagnosis, it will be necessary to be treated not only by you, but also by your sexual partner.
Bacterial vaginosis
When the ratio between the pathogenic and normal vaginal microflora is violated, this infectious syndrome develops. Antibiotics, insufficient intimate hygiene, bowel disease, frequent wearing of tight underwear can serve as its provoking factors. With bacterial vaginosis, not only itching in the intimate area appears, but discharge with an unpleasant smell is also observed.
Gasket Allergy
Those pads that you use daily may not be suitable for you, which causes itching. In general, you should not use such tools regularly, it is better to change your underwear more often, and use pads only for menstruation. If you can not do without them, then buy those that do not include various flavors.
Sexually transmitted diseases
If itching appeared in the intimate area, the most unpleasant thing that this may indicate is the presence of any sexually transmitted disease. But usually, other symptoms also appear: redness of the genitals, pain during urination, discharge.