Patient's question:
Doctor:Hello!
I would like to consult because my stomach always hurts very much every time I have my period. It has been like this since my first period. In March of this year, I had an ultrasound examination at a regular hospital, and the result showed a small cyst in the left ovary. At that time, the doctor said it was nothing serious and did not prescribe any medication for me, just asking me to have another check-up after three months. Later, in June, when I went for a check-up, the result showed that it had disappeared and everything was normal. Because I was afraid, in September, I went to another regular hospital for an ultrasound, and the result was the same—it was gone. In December, because I had some itching in my outer labia, I went for a vaginal discharge check-up, and also had another ultrasound examination, which was also normal.
Doctor's answer:
Lifestyle Adjustment: Hello, pruritus of the external genitalia is a common symptom among gynecological patients, often caused by various lesions of the external genitalia, but it can also occur in individuals with completely normal external genitalia. Candidal vulvovaginitis and trichomoniasis are the most common causes of pruritus of the external genitalia. Lice and scabies can also lead to itching. Pruritus around the anus and external genitalia in young girls caused by pinworms generally occurs only at night. Chronic vulvar dystrophy is characterized by severe itching, accompanied by white patches on the vulvar skin. Local allergies caused by reactions to condoms, tampons, sanitary napkins, or other drugs or chemicals. Poor hygiene habits neglecting local cleanliness of the external genitalia, with prolonged irritation from sebum, sweat, menstrual discharge, vaginal secretions, or even urine and fecal stains, can lead to itching. It is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly for a detailed examination to identify the cause and receive appropriate treatment. Avoid self-medication. Pay attention to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia, avoid washing the external genitalia with soap; try to restrain scratching and friction of the affected area; avoid spicy and irritating foods in your diet.