Patient's question:
Two years ago, I started feeling discomfort in my vagina, sometimes itchy, especially during the days after menstruation and during ovulation.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Vulvar itching often occurs inside the vagina, on the outer side of the labia majora, in the mons pubis, on the clitoris and labia minora, and in the perineum, and can spread to the area near the anus. It is a type of localized pruritus. It is often extremely itchy and tends to be worse at night. It often worsens during the menstrual period or after consuming irritating foods. Vulvar itching is often intermittent, but some cases are persistent, often worsening at night. When severely itchy, it can cause restlessness and inability to sit or lie down. Long-term itching can lead to ulcers, redness, swelling, or secondary infections. Due to prolonged scratching, the affected area may become infiltrated, thickened, and pigmented.