Itching of the vulva

Itching of the vulva can accompany such diseases as trichomoniasis, diabetes. This condition is also observed against the background of fungal diseases, disorders in the functioning of the thyroid gland. This phenomenon is attributed to precancerous pathologies in the external genitalia. It is often found in women during the postmenopause or menopause (but it can occur earlier), combined with leukoplakia (lesions of mucous membranes).

Itching of the vulva. Causes

To the factors provoking the disease should be attributed the thermal action of stimuli. As practice shows, pathology often occurs after supercooling, than after overheating.

The vulvus pruritus can also be caused by external irritants - infections, various contaminants, including dust particles, and others.

The disease is often a consequence of mechanical stress. Itchy vulva can develop as a result of wearing rough clothes or masturbation.

Often this unpleasant disease is a manifestation of allergy to certain medications.

Irritation of the vulva can be provoked by secretions from the vagina. Also, the disease occurs with frequent syringing, the presence of urogenital fistulas, as a result of irritating effects on the external organs of urine.

It should be noted that this disease can develop independently. In this case, the cause is a neuro-tropical disorder.

If vulvar irritation occurs during adolescence, fungal disease or vulvovaginitis usually occurs. In women of reproductive age, pathology develops against the background of diabetes mellitus and other extragenital diseases.

The development of the condition is often associated with a sharp decrease in the concentration of estrogens in the body. This, in turn, provokes trophic changes (disorders of biochemical processes in the tissues) in the genital organs.

The disease can occur for several months or several years (in chronic form).

Itching of the vulva. Treatment

When starting therapeutic measures, first of all, it is necessary to eliminate all the accompanying and contributing to the development of pathology. Before starting any treatment, you need to go for a comprehensive examination. In the course of it, the underlying disease that causes irritation can be detected. In this case, treatment should be directed at its elimination.

If pathologies are not found, and irritation is the result of a neuro-tropical disorder, the therapy in this case causes certain difficulties.

The clinical manifestation of the disease can be represented in the form of swelling and hyperemia (blood vessels overflowing). A prolonged course of pathology can contribute to the formation of abrasions and cracks, in some cases lesions of ulcerative nature that result from inflammatory layers and scratching are observed.

Gynecological treatment is aimed at observing the rules of both personal and general hygiene. Assigning sweating infusion of chamomile on two or three times a day, dietotherapy, sessile baths.

On the itching surface should be applied ointment with hydrocortisone. Very effective is the Novocaine blockade. It is carried out two or three times a day. In addition, psychotherapy may be prescribed.

Some experts recommend the use of alcohol blockades. They include nine milliliters of medical alcohol.

Severe cases of the disease, in which the above measures are ineffective, suggest the appointment of a surgical procedure. During the operation, the excision of nerves is performed.

Together with a woman, her partner should undergo treatment. In this case, therapy is selected strictly individually. In each case, it will be different.