Why are the labia scratched?

The reasons why small and large labia may be itching are many. Therefore, in order to get rid of this phenomenon, it is very important to determine the cause of its occurrence. After all, the presence of this symptom can also indicate the development of a venereal disease.

What is itching of the labia?

Itching is an unpleasant phenomenon, which, as a rule, is accompanied by tingling, burning. Its occurrence is a consequence of irritation of nerve endings. An irritant is a neurotransmitter such as histamine.

In most cases, the labia is not only itchy, but also becomes red. In places of scratching, abrasions, ulcers and cracks often appear.

Why does the itching of the labia?

The appearance of the itch of the labia is most often caused by the following reasons.

1. Violation of the rules of hygiene of the external genital organs. So, quite often, the cause of such an unpleasant symptom may be synthetic underwear, irregular undermining, improper selection of means of intimate hygiene.
2. Allergic reaction to an external stimulus.
3. Use of antibacterial drugs.
4. Diseases transmitted sexually are herpes, trichomoniasis. As a rule, in addition to itching in such cases, there is also pain in the ovaries, redness of the vaginal mucosa, the appearance of secretions.
5. Violation of the hormonal balance in the body, which is a consequence of the presence of such disorders as diabetes, hypo or thyroid hyperfunction.
6. Stressful situations, no matter how strange it may sound, in some cases can also be the cause of the itching of the labia.
7. Dysbacteriosis of the vagina. As is known, microorganisms that make up its microflora are normal in the vagina. A strong increase in the number of pathogenic microbes leads to the development of a disease that is already accompanied by itching.

Also the labia may be itchy during pregnancy, which may be due to a change in the hormonal background. However, it is better to consult your gynecologist.

How to behave if the labia is itching?

If a woman suddenly labia is swollen and itchy, then first of all you need to see a doctor, to determine the cause of these symptoms. The only thing a woman can do to ease her health is to hold the toilet of the external genitalia using neutral hygiene products.

In those cases when the labia began to itch after sex, it is necessary to exclude infection with a venereal disease, which is easy to establish with the help of tests.