Patient's question:
Hello! My period came this week, but the outside of my vagina is very itchy! It's so itchy that I keep showering to feel a bit better. As for cleanliness, I've been very careful! What medicine should I use? What's the problem? First follow-up question: Thank you, doctor!Could it be an STD? I haven't had sex with anyone! What could be causing the itching? Which department should I go to at the hospital for a check-up?
Second follow-up question: Does it have anything to do with an STD? Could it be an STD?
Third follow-up question: Strange, but why isn't it itchy now?
Doctor's answer:
Hello friend:Based on the symptoms you are currently describing, you may have already been infected with some bacteria. However, whether it is a simple infection of a certain type of bacteria requires you to go to the hospital for a test of vaginal discharge to rule out other bacteria and mixed bacterial infections. The itching in your vagina is a manifestation of inflammation irritation. It is the wise choice to go to the hospital for relevant tests in a timely manner.
You can also use a 0.5% potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. A small bottle of potassium permanganate costs about 0.8 yuan, and it is usually available at pharmacies.