Why stress is one of the main causes of vaginal itching in women?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Dr. Thai Bang - Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital

Itching of the intimate area brings many troubles, affecting the daily activities of women. However, many people do not know that stress is one of the main causes of vaginal itching in women.

1. Vaginal itching is what disease?

Vaginal itching occurs due to the growth of bacteria, molds ... in the private area causing skin diseases, making us always feel itchy and uncomfortable.

2. Causes of vaginal itching

2.1 Improper vaginal hygiene This is one of the leading causes of vaginal itching in women.
People who do not clean themselves after defecation or urinating; do not change tampons often on red light days; Not cleaning after sex can cause itching in the private area.
Sweat, urine, if not cleaned properly, will stimulate the growth of bacteria in the intimate area causing inflammation. If it happens for a long time, it can turn into vaginitis, at this time there is a green or yellow mucus discharge in the private area.
In addition, women should not shave off the hair in the intimate area. Because this layer of hair has the function of protecting the private area from the penetration of bacteria, it can even cause the private area to be scratched and uncomfortable. Experts also advise to only trim the hair, avoid using razors or hair removal creams to avoid hurting the private area.
2.2 Allergies Women need to give up the habit of using shower gel and soap to clean the private area. Because these products are often strongly alkaline, causing the pH in the vagina to change, becoming "dry" makes the private area "itchy".

In addition, caution should be exercised in the use of laundry detergents and fabric softeners. In the composition of these products are warned to contain substances harmful to human health, you need to pay attention if you see any symptoms, stop using immediately.
2.3 Skin Diseases People with skin diseases ( Ringworm , Eczema or Psoriasis ) can cause redness in the intimate area, making it irritated and itchy.
2.4 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Women are generally at higher risk of STIs than men. Some common diseases are: genital warts, genital herpes, vaginal infection, pubic lice... The common feature of these diseases is that they can all lead to irritation, red pimples at the skin. The private area causes itching, discomfort, accompanied by oily secretions that are often yellow and fishy, ​​in addition, there may be burning pain when urinating or even blood in the urine.
2.5 Prolonged stress

Some studies have shown that stress is also one of the causes of vaginal itching. People with long-term stress often carry the risk of hormonal disorders in the body. At this time, the bacteria will take advantage of the invasion of the intimate area causing itching. In the case of women in perimenopause, the decrease in hormonal hormones thins the vaginal lining, from which the private area becomes "dry" and causes itching.

3. Some methods to treat vaginal itching

When symptoms of vaginal itching appear, women should go to medical facilities for gynecological examination, from which doctors will give advice and treatment methods suitable to each person's disease condition.
In case of itching in the private area due to a skin disease, it is possible to combine treatment with oral antibiotics combined with topical drugs to kill pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
In case of itching in the private area due to prolonged stress, the patient should adjust the lifestyle and rest appropriately, keep the spirit always happy and optimistic, the itching will automatically "disappear"
Check Periodic health check-ups, tests and general examinations will help timely detect your own insecurities, thereby providing timely treatment.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has launched gynecological screening packages for female customers to help detect inflammatory diseases early for easy, affordable treatment. Screening for early detection of gynecological cancer (cervical cancer).

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