Patient's question:
I have never had this before. When I came on my period, it started itching at night. There were small red spots on my vulva, and the itching was very severe. It wasn't caused by not cleaning properly. I actually clean quite frequently, about three times a day.Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is a common symptom among gynecological patients, often caused by various inflammations of the external genitalia, but it can also occur in individuals with completely normal external genitalia. Candidal vaginitis and trichomoniasis are the most common causes of vaginal itching. Lice and scabies can also lead to pain. Pinworms typically cause itching around the anus and external genitalia in young girls, usually occurring only at night. Chronic vulvar dystrophy is primarily characterized by severe itching, accompanied by white patches on the vulvar skin.