Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could you please tell me how to treat vaginal itching and what symptoms it might cause?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this symptom is caused by multiple different factors, often resulting from the excessive abnormal vaginal discharge produced due to trichomoniasis or fungal infections, which irritates the external genitalia. If antiseptic solutions are used to wash the external genitalia, vagina, or if certain medications (such as sulfonamides, furacilin, highly alkaline soaps, or potassium permanganate solutions) are inserted into the vagina, it may lead to allergic reactions or recurrent dermatitis in the external genitalia, causing itching. During the menstrual period, if hygiene is not properly maintained and the external genitalia are not frequently cleaned, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate for a long time in the external genitalia. Alternatively, wearing synthetic underwear can keep the external genitalia in a consistently moist and warm environment, often leading to itching.