Kapanlagi.com - Itching in the intimate area can be very disturbing. Especially if this condition occurs suddenly in unexpected places. The cause of itchy vagina can occur due to various triggering factors including bacterial or fungal infections. Women need to know about the itchy vagina to prevent further risks.
Maintaining the female intimate organ is certainly important for every woman. However, in some cases, the intimate organ or vagina experiences unexpected problems that occasionally cause concern. One of them is an itchy vagina, which is a common problem experienced by women.
This condition usually causes itching and even heat in the genital area, which often disrupts daily activities. Because an itchy vagina can sometimes be felt suddenly while they are engaged in activities. The itching sensation in the vagina can occur due to several important factors that every woman needs to understand.
Because by understanding the causes of vaginal itching, it can be a way to prevent and treat it properly. However, it should be noted that to determine the cause of vaginal itching, consultation and examination with a doctor are important to ensure proper treatment.
The important causes of vaginal itching that women need to know are as follows. The following causes of vaginal itching have been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
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1. Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis
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The first cause of itchy vagina can occur due to bacterial vaginosis. This bacteria is usually found in the female vagina. Unfortunately, the abnormal growth of bacteria or the imbalance between good and bad bacteria can trigger several problems, including itching.
Common symptoms that can be felt by sufferers of this bacterial infection include itching. However, other symptoms may also arise such as abnormal discharge, vaginal odor, burning sensation, or heat.
2. Yeast Infection
The next cause of itchy vagina that can occur is yeast infection. This yeast infection occurs when the growth of yeast is uncontrolled or can be said to be abnormal. This is what can trigger an infection that causes uncomfortable symptoms such as itching, burning sensation, and even discharge.
According to healhtline.com, yeast infections usually occur after taking antibiotics. This is because antibiotics are known to affect the balance between good and bad bacteria in the vaginal area. Unfortunately, excessive yeast growth in the vagina and vulva can cause an infection to occur.
3. Skin Eczema
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Another cause of vaginal itching is due to a skin disease called eczema. This condition can cause red rash on the skin, as well as itching and dryness. According to healthline.com, in some women, skin eczema may spread around the vagina and cause itching in the genital area. Consultation and examination are necessary to address skin eczema in the intimate genital area properly.
4. Irritation
Irritation is also one of the common causes of vaginal itching in women. This irritation can come from various factors such as the use of soap, feminine wash, feminine cleanser, creams, ointments, detergents on underwear, or toilet paper.
This condition causes the emergence of irritation that triggers allergies. When already irritated or allergic, one of the symptoms that may occur is a rash and uncontrollable itching. According to healhtline.co, in some women with diabetes or urinary incontinence, it can also cause irritation and itching.
5. Menopause
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Entering menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. When entering menopause, women will experience a number of changes, including fertility, appearance, and mood levels. One of the things that can be felt during this time is a decrease in estrogen levels, which triggers a number of problems, including vaginal itching.
According to healthline.com, menopause can cause vaginal atrophy, which is a thinning of the mucosa that leads to excessive dryness in the genital area. This can also trigger irritation and itching in the genital area.
6. Stress
Not to be underestimated, the negative effects of stress can cause various health problems, including in the genital area. One of them is the cause of vaginal itching that occurs due to high levels of stress. As is known, stress can affect the immune system, which can ultimately weaken the immune system. The weakened immune system can make the body more susceptible to infections, including infections that cause vaginal itching and irritation.
7. Effects of Vulvar Cancer
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According to healhtline.com, vulvar cancer can cause vaginal itching in women. This cancer occurs in the vulvar area of the female reproductive system. However, vulvar cancer may also affect the external area of the vagina, clitoris, and vaginal opening.
Although the symptoms of vulvar cancer may not always be recognizable or occur, itching, abnormal bleeding, or pain in the vulvar area can arise due to vulvar cancer. Further examination with a doctor is necessary to address it properly.
8. Intimate Organ Care
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Taking care of and maintaining the genital area is indeed important. However, certain beauty treatments can also cause problems in the genital area. According to womenshealthmag.com, unconventional beauty treatments such as hair removal in the genital area or using other beauty products on the intimate organs can trigger problems.
One of them is itching and irritation that occurs in the genital area. This is because the genital area is a sensitive area that requires caution in determining and choosing various methods of genital area care.
9. Pubic Lice
The cause of vaginal itching can also be caused by pubic lice that appear in the area around the vagina. These lice can trigger itching due to bites that occur on the intimate organ skin. According to hellosehat.com, pubic lice can occur due to sexual intercourse, the use of personal items such as towels and underwear. To overcome this, examination and consultation with a doctor can be considered to get proper and appropriate treatment.
10. How to Treat Vaginal Itching
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The above causes of vaginal itching can be experienced differently in each woman. To determine the exact cause, examination with a doctor is necessary to get proper treatment. However, some ways to treat vaginal itching can be a first aid to prevent vaginal itching naturally.
- Use warm water to wash the genital area.
- Use a gentle cleanser.
- Avoid using scented soaps.
- Avoid using spray products in the genital area.
- Routinely change underwear when wet and damp.
- Use underwear made of absorbent and soft materials.
- Clean the genital area properly after using the toilet.
Those are the 9 important causes of vaginal itching that women need to know. Examination with a doctor can be considered to overcome vaginal itching properly.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.