Patient's question:
It seems like about a year and a half ago, I started experiencing some itching in the outer labia (the upper part, near the abdomen). At that time, I was not yet married. Even now, the itching still occurs occasionally. Sometimes, when the itchy area is touched, there might be a small bump, but not always. If this is due to an inflammatory infection, would it be harmful to fertility and the future fetus if I don't treat it?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women with vaginitis not only experience discomfort in the external genitalia but are also prone to ascending infections, which can further lead to meningitis and endometritis. Additionally, the delivery through the birth canal can expose newborns to infection. Therefore, vaginal inflammation during pregnancy, apart from causing discomfort to the pregnant woman herself, has adverse effects on both the fetus and newborn. From the perspective of perinatal health care and eugenics, it is essential to effectively prevent and treat vaginal infections in pregnant women.