The resulting itching and burning sensation in the intimate area of women resemble by their nature a slight pain, as they appear when irritating very sensitive nerve endings. They are not the norm, so if you have such problems, you should think about the state of the body of the woman in general and the reproductive system in particular.
Itching is characterized by the persistent desire of a woman to comb a delicate place, and burning is easily recognized by the causeless sensation of fever (that is, heat) in the area of the external genitalia.
Causes of itching and burning in the intimate area of women
It would seem that such primitive symptoms, but at the same time affects a variety of causal factors that cause them.
1. Severe itching in the intimate area in women provoke various inflammatory processes of the urogenital system, such as adnexitis, coleitis, vulvitis and others.
2. When the white color of the cheesy secreted (from the vagina) is most often diagnosed the perennial problem of many women - thrush. And with a slightly yellowish discharge, the gynecologist will most likely determine trichomoniasis or another infectious disease.
3. If a woman is infected with helminths, then biologically active substances (mediators) produced by parasites provoke a rather noticeable itch.
4. Over time, vaginal dysbacteriosis can turn into bacterial vaginosis, which is usually caused by gardnerella and is diagnosed due to grayish secretions that have the unpleasant smell of rotten seafood.
5. When cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis in the body increases the level of toxic substances, they irritate the nerve receptors in delicate places.
6. Severe itching and burning in the intimate area of women in the absence of clear symptoms of any disease can be triggered by a variety of dermatitis. They usually occur due to the irritating effects of synthetic underwear or the careless shaving of sensitive areas.
7. When using topical medication, allergic reactions may occur. Individual foodstuffs and some personal hygiene products often become provocateurs.
8. During menopause, complications occur due to estrogen deficiency and dystrophic processes of the external organs of the reproductive system developing against its background.
9. In some cases, even those or other diseases of the nervous system cause the occurrence of dryness and burning in intimate places.
10. When there are abnormalities in the endocrine glands, there are also symptoms considered.
11. A rare cause is called gynecologists kraurosis, which is dystrophy and atrophy of the vagina, the clitoris, the labia minora.
12. It has become less common in gynecological practice and such a reason as the appearance of pubic lice. The problem arises in violation of personal hygiene, using other people's things and bath towels, uncleanliness in the choice of sexual partners.
13. Dry skin is a provocateur of itching, because in its normal state it should be firm and elastic, therefore it needs to be moistened.
14. Numerous vesicular eruptions are likely to indicate genital herpes. He and other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) caused by chlamydia, genital warts, etc. - The most dangerous factor that requires careful examination and treatment.
15. The provocateurs include various irritants of a chemical nature. Namely - gaskets with fragrances, sprays, contraceptive creams, soaps, gels, bath foams, ointments.
Itching and burning in the intimate area during pregnancy
For a pregnant woman it is very important to feel comfortable, since her psyche is especially vulnerable. That is why due to itching and burning in intimate places, the future mom feels a double inconvenience - moral and physical. The main provocateurs are external stimuli, diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, as well as sexually transmitted infections.
1. External impact. The mucous membrane of the vulva of a pregnant woman is looser than usual and very sensitive, which is associated with changes in the hormonal balance. Even ordinary synthetic underwear, which the lady wore before, can squeeze, rub the crotch, and, due to the poor breathability of the artificial material, diaper rash appears. Therefore, it is better to use purely natural cotton pants.
Supercooling with overheating is a common cause of itching and burning in the intimate area in women, along with the used panty liners containing aromatic fragrances. If redness and irritation appear, mommy should change the means of hygiene. And very carefully relate to the selection of underwear - in cold weather it should be warmer, in hot, on the contrary, light, well breathable and airy.
Care should be taken to choose toilet soap or gel for hygiene of such delicate places. If you use the usual means, they can provoke the appearance of wounds, cracks, in place of which ulcers appear. Therefore, to wash away a pregnant woman, it is better to take special gels that are soft in their effects. Then there is less likelihood of dryness and burning in the intimate area of women, and therefore unwanted discomfort.
2. Viral, bacterial diseases. Troubles also arise when the organs of the reproductive system are affected by various pathogens (fungi, herpes virus, bacteria). They provoke pathological changes in the vaginal microflora of a pregnant woman. The main symptoms, in addition to burning with itching, are various atypical discharge and discomfort that occurs in the lower abdomen. Among the most common diseases in such cases, gynecologists call thrush, vaginal dysbiosis, gonorrhea, chlamydia.
3. Surprisingly, the state of the future mom's nervous system and internal diseases are also the source of such problems. Scratches and wounds, which can be subsequently infected, occur due to dryness and burning in the intimate area of women with diabetes, an allergic reaction to certain foods in the diet or medications.
The same symptoms occur at the time of severe stress, with certain mental diseases of the nervous system, mental disorders. Negative impact on this area and mood swings, which are difficult to control mommy without the support of loved ones.
Even if the sometimes arising desire to scratch and a burning sensation seem insignificant, you should still consult a gynecologist during relapses, since such symptoms are often precursors or signs of already existing serious diseases of the genitourinary or reproductive systems.
Diagnosis and treatment of burning in the intimate area of women
The causes of the problems described are quite a few, ranging from pubic lice to the disorder of the nervous system. Those difficult to diagnose require additional and detailed information about the patient's condition.
Therefore, in the event of a burning sensation in the intimate area of women, treatment is prescribed only after the examination according to a specific scheme, including:
- general blood analysis;
- general urine analysis;
- determining the amount of total protein, liver enzymes, bilirubin (by their level it is determined what state the liver is in);
- smear on the vaginal microflora (bacteriological and cytological examination);
- analysis of the level of estrogen contained in the blood;
- Perhaps the direction of biopsy and histology;
- analysis to determine the presence of urogenital infections.
Only after a thorough analysis of the results obtained will a treatment be offered for a burning sensation in the intimate area of women. Most of these symptoms are eliminated with steroid creams and lotions that remove the discomfort.
Inflammatory diseases are treated in two doses: first with antibiotics in forms for local use, then with probiotic preparations, restoring the vaginal biocenosis to the norm. The main function of lactobacilli is to protect the female genitals from pathogens.
If there is an estrogen deficiency (usually during menopause), the treatment is carried out using hormones. These drugs are manufactured on the basis of estriol and are designed to restore the proliferative activity of the epithelium in the vagina. The next step will be the prescription of drugs containing lactobacilli. When treating itching and burning in the intimate area of women during menopause, they also use hormone cream, fennel, cherry or licorice roots, which contain a lot of estrogen.
Fungal infections are eliminated with the help of antifungal agents, produced in the form of suppositories (candles), cream or ointment. There are drugs with the same action, but in oral forms. Even if they can be purchased without a prescription, it is better to first consult with your gynecologist.
Dryness in the vagina is easily eliminated with a special vaginal cream. Your doctor will tell you exactly which one to purchase, if there is such a need.
In cases of pronounced epithelial dysplasia or a condition called “cancer in place” (zero stage of development), surgical treatment is carried out, consisting in the removal of the vulva. At the initial stage, cryosurgery or laser surgery can be used for dysplasia. In the absence of positive results, a vulvectomy is already performed.
Prevention of dryness and burning in the intimate area in women
A problem is always easier to prevent than to deal with its consequences, especially in neglected conditions. The simplest rules of hygiene and the requirements for the means used will help to avoid trouble.
1. Means of intimate hygiene, such as soap, gel, it is better to use without aromatic fragrances. Water should be normal, clean. Intimate places should not be washed many times a day to avoid dry epithelium.
2. Cream, toilet paper, bath foam, panty liners are best used without foreign flavors.
3. Underwear should be changed daily, optimally, if it is cotton. Wearing thong panties is best kept to a minimum.
4. As seriously as possible to approach the choice of their sexual partners, their frequent change is fraught with many problems.
Health requires a lot of attention, so do not lose sight of even the most simple and unimportant symptoms. If itching and burning in intimate places of a woman do not disappear within a few days, then it is best to entrust the diagnosis and prescription of treatment to professionals.
