Patient's question:
Three months ago, I started experiencing frequent itching in my vagina. Every day, the area would itch once. This period is my ovulation period, and there is usually discharge from my vagina. My underwear gets dirtier than usual, but this time, the discharge is different—it has no odor, is black and muddy in color, and sometimes contains blood. The external area of my vagina is itchy, and in the past few days, a small lump has grown there, making the itching even worse.Doctor's answer:
You may have a vaginal infection. Vaginal infection is the most common gynecological disease, but in clinical diagnosis, the vast majority of women's external genital itching is caused by neglecting personal hygiene. Some people mistakenly think that washing the external genitalia is the safest, and even use hot water to scald after itching. They also say that scalding makes them feel comfortable. In fact, the external genitalia, like the mouth, are susceptible to bacterial penetration. Saliva and vaginal secretions also have self-cleaning functions, and the mouth is no dirtier than the vagina. The private parts also require daily care. It's best to go to the hospital for a check-up. In addition to active treatment, patients with vaginal itching also need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in their daily lives.