Vaginal pain, redness, inflammation after childbirth, what to do?

Question
Hello doctor. I have red inflammation around the vulva causing burning pain. This symptom has been present since the baby was born. Ask the doctor for advice on vaginal pain, redness, inflammation after childbirth, what to do?
Vu Thi Hue (1992)
Answer
Answered by BSCK I Pham Thi Yen - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question "What should I do after giving birth to a red, inflamed vagina?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Itching in the vaginal area after childbirth appears in many women after giving birth both vaginally and vaginally. and cesarean section.The main reason is due to the severe decrease of the hormone estrogen causing vaginal pH changes.When the pH environment is affected to reduce the moisture of the tissues, an imbalance will occur. Between good bacteria and bad bacteria, itching of the private area occurs. Cleaning all day to absorb the fluid should create conditions for bacteria to grow, causing itching and unpleasant odors, due to habits and customs of abstaining from bathing, being lazy to exercise, not cleaning the private area clean, causing Bacterial invasion causes inflammation, due to stress, stress makes the body tired,...
Manifestations of vaginal infection: vulvar itching, dry vagina, discharge with an unpleasant odor ,... Because If a vaginal infection is not treated promptly, it can cause cervicitis, metritis, appendicitis, etc., affecting reproductive health. With symptoms like yours, you probably have a vaginal infection. Therefore, you need to see a specialist for early diagnosis and treatment.
If you still have questions about vaginal pain, inflammation, redness after childbirth, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!