Patient's question:
Already 37 weeks pregnant, but I started experiencing intense itching in my external genital area two days ago. Can I use those feminine hygiene wipes to clean the area? Will it affect my body and the fetus? I'm asking, what should I do about the external genital itching at 37 weeks of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Currently, based on the situation you described, the pregnant woman has symptoms of vulvar itching, which is likely caused by inflammatory stimulation. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a routine vaginal discharge examination to determine the type of inflammation causing the issue. There are different types of vaginal inflammation, such as trichomoniasis, candidiasis, and bacterial vaginosis, and the medications used to treat them are also different. You can use metronidazole and chlorhexidine to clean the vulva. In addition, during the treatment of vulvar itching, the patient should not only receive timely treatment but also...