Why is it itchy down there during pregnancy?

Women are often troubled by vulvar itching, and this is also true during pregnancy. Many pregnant women report that their vulva is obviously itchy, even painful, and has a lot of secretions, but they dare not check or take medicine, and can only endure it silently, which is really unbearable. So what is the problem of vulvar itching during pregnancy? Does it mean that if you have vulvar itching, you must not take medicine and can only endure it? Let's find out together.

In fact, vulvar itching during pregnancy is the same as vulvar itching at other times, and is mostly caused by vaginitis and vulvitis. Vaginal discharge increases during pregnancy, but there are no uncomfortable symptoms. When inflammation occurs, whether it is candidal vaginitis, trichomoniasis, or bacterial vaginitis, it will cause changes in the characteristics of leucorrhea and vulvar itching and pain. Among them, candidal vaginitis is the most common and causes the most obvious itching symptoms.

In addition, vulvitis can also cause vulvar itching and pain. Especially for obese women, if the vulva is relatively moist, or if the clothes are not breathable and tight, vulvitis can occur, thus causing vulvar itching.

In addition, there are many patients with diabetes during pregnancy, and high blood sugar can easily cause candidal vaginitis, which is prone to recurrence. Symptoms of itching will also recur.

There are also some itchy diseases during pregnancy, which not only cause itching of the vulva, but also itching of the skin in other parts of the body.

Most women choose to endure the discomfort of vulvar itching and dare not take medication. In fact, this approach is wrong. It is not that you cannot take medication during pregnancy, but you should be cautious when taking medication and not take it casually.

Editor's conclusion: Once itching and discomfort occur, you should check and find out the cause of itching as soon as possible, and then choose the appropriate medicine for treatment. It must be emphasized that a professional doctor should be involved in the examination and medication. The doctor will choose the medicine with the least side effects on the fetus for treatment.