Patient's question:
I got pregnant in January of this year, and now I'm eight months along. For the first few months, it didn't show up again. Recently, though, for the past month, I've suddenly experienced intense itching in my external vaginal area. Sometimes, even when I'm walking down the street, it's so itchy that it's incredibly embarrassing. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
I am very happy to help you solve your problem. In the later stages of pregnancy, you are already eight months pregnant, and you have experienced itching in the external genital area again. This condition is usually due to a weakened immune system in pregnant women and the presence of candidal vulvovaginitis. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination of vaginal discharge and consider treatments such as nitrofurantoin or nystatin vaginal suppositories. You can also use alkaline solutions to rinse the vagina or sit in a bath. This vaginal medication must be administered under the guidance of a doctor. There are many treatments for external genital itching, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment methods will also differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as they notice the symptoms.