What are the causes of external genital itching in pregnant women?
External genital itching is a symptom caused by various different lesions, but it can also occur when the external genitals are completely normal. When itching worsens, patients often feel restless, affecting their daily life and work. Of course, pregnant women can also suffer from external genital itching, which has caused panic among many pregnant women, worrying that external genital itching may have adverse effects on the healthy development of the baby.
So, what are the causes of external genital itching in pregnant women?
Gynecological experts introduce two major causes of external genital itching in pregnant women.
[1] External stimulation causing external genital itching: Excessive sweat, dampness, and soaking can cause itching; wearing underwear made of hard materials or some women being allergic to certain synthetic fiber underwear can also cause itching; some soaps used for washing the external genitals can also cause itching.
For such external genital itching, as long as the cause is carefully identified, a solution can be found. For example, paying attention to hygiene, taking a shower every day, wearing underwear made of soft and sweat-absorbing cotton fabric, and using borax soap for washing the external genitals is the best choice.
[2] Psychological factors causing external genital itching: After becoming pregnant, due to some changes in life, such as reduced or interrupted sexual intercourse, fear of pregnancy, insomnia, etc., women often experience external genital itching.
For this type of external genital itching, attention should be paid to diet, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers, ginger, garlic, fried food, five-spice powder, and pepper.
Gynecological experts remind: Since external genital itching can cause insomnia, leading to fatigue, loss of appetite, and reduced body resistance, it is not beneficial for pregnancy and smooth delivery. Therefore, pregnant women suffering from external genital itching should promptly seek examination and treatment at regular hospitals to get rid of the troubles of external genital itching as soon as possible.
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