Patient's question:
Since last year, every time I get my period, it's always itchy down there. I thought it was because I wasn't paying enough attention to hygiene, so every time I have my period, I take a bath every day and change my underwear every day. But it's still itchy. I want to ask what causes vaginal itching during menstruation?Doctor's answer:
During the menstrual period, if there is vaginal itching, it may be caused by an allergy to sanitary pads. It is recommended to switch to sanitary pads from another brand to see if it stabilizes. If there is no improvement, it may be due to a vaginal infection, such as vaginitis, which requires a hospital visit for diagnosis. Once the type of vaginitis is identified, appropriate medication and treatment can be chosen. During menstruation, it is important to change underwear and pants frequently, wear loose-fitting underwear and pants, and maintain dry and clean external genitalia. Vaginal itching is a condition that is not easy to recover from.