Patient's question:
Why does the outer part of the vagina itchy before each menstrual period?How often is it better to wash with Fuyanjie?
Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors, often resulting from the irritation of the external genital area due to excessive abnormal vaginal discharge caused by trichomoniasis or fungal infections leading to vaginitis. If there is the use of disinfectant solutions to rinse the external genital area or vagina, or the insertion of certain medications into the vagina (such as sulfonamides, furacilin, strongly alkaline soaps, or potassium permanganate solutions), it may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis of the external genital area, leading to itching. During menstruation, if hygiene is not properly maintained and the external genital area is not frequently cleaned, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate for a long time in the external genital area. Alternatively, wearing synthetic underwear daily keeps the external genital area in a consistently moist and warm environment, often causing itching. It is recommended to visit a regular hospital gynecology department for pathological examinations of vaginal or cervical secretions to confirm the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment.