Patient's question:
Recently, after going to sleep at night, I always feel some itching in the external genital area, not very itchy. But it's always a bit uncomfortable, and the condition disappears during the day. What could be the cause of this? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is often caused by excessive abnormal vaginal discharge from trichomoniasis or fungal infections, which irritates the external genitalia, leading to pain. If antiseptic solutions are used to wash the external genitalia or vagina, or certain medications are inserted into the vagina, it may cause skin allergies or recurrent dermatitis in the external genitalia, resulting in itching. During menstruation, if hygiene is not maintained or rubber or plastic menstrual pads are used without frequent cleaning of the external genitalia, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate for a long time. Additionally, wearing synthetic underwear can keep the external genitalia in a consistently moist and warm environment, often leading to itching. It is recommended to visit a hospital for examination and treatment based on the symptoms.