Patient's question:
What are the reasons for vulvar itching and swelling after sexual intercourse during pregnancy? Doctor, my wife is four months pregnant. After intercourse, her vulva becomes extremely itchy and swollen. During her third month of pregnancy, a similar situation occurred after intercourse, and it was resolved by using a cleaning medication. Now, the same symptoms have reappeared. We are worried that using the cleaning medication might interfere with the child. What should we do? What are the causes? First question digestion: The issue is vulvar itching and swelling. We do not have any abnormal sexual tendencies or habits, and we did not experience this symptom before pregnancy. We also pay attention to personal hygiene during intercourse.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 vulvovaginitis and trichomoniasis are the most common causes of vaginal itching. Lice and scabies can also lead to pain. Poor hygiene habits, such as neglecting the cleanliness of the external genitalia, as well as the accumulation of sebum, sweat, menstrual discharge, vaginal secretions, and even urine and fecal rinsing, can cause long-term irritation and itching of the external genitalia. It is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly for a thorough examination to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.