Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for five months, and only my mother-in-law is taking care of me at home. This month, I don't know what's going on, but I feel a bit itchy down there. Upon closer inspection, there's redness and swelling, and it's been like this for half a month. What should I do about the itching and redness in a pregnant woman's vulva for half a month?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women often experience vulvar itching during pregnancy and premenstrually, which is caused by increased blood flow to the genital area. If the itching is severe, they should go to the hospital for relevant gynecological examinations and treatments. During pregnancy, vaginal discharge increases, especially after the 20th week, making it easy to develop vaginitis. If they have vaginitis, they need to go to the hospital to confirm the type of vaginitis and then receive treatment based on symptoms. It is very simple and easy to treat. Do not delay or neglect treatment, as this will only increase unnecessary psychological stress. There are many treatments for vulvar itching, but since symptoms vary among patients, the diagnostic methods used will also differ. Therefore, patients need to be diagnosed as soon as possible to receive appropriate treatment.