Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How should I handle vulvar itching during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is often caused by various bacterial infections. Have you checked for these infections? If not, it's temporarily not necessary to consider them. Washing the external genital area twice a day from morning to evening is a bit too frequent. The vagina has a slightly acidic environment, maintained by some normal bacteria. Washing too often may disrupt the normal bacterial balance. When washing, avoid using any soaps or detergents—just use lukewarm water that has been left to air dry. Don't mix half cold water with half hot water. For now, you can wash with a solution of baking soda and warm water, and avoid using other medications. Pay attention to sterilizing your underwear and the basin. Use separate basins for different purposes.