Almost every woman has experienced symptoms of external genital itching, including pregnant women. External genital itching during pregnancy is very troublesome for pregnant women because medication cannot be used casually during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to find the cause of external genital itching during pregnancy and treat it safely and reasonably. So, what causes itching in the external genitalia at 9 months of pregnancy?
1. Inflammatory infection: Itching of the external genitalia at 9 months of pregnancy may be caused by infection with vulvitis, as the vagina of pregnant women is very susceptible to inflammation. After pregnancy, the estrogen level in the body increases, and the acidity in the vagina increases. A slight lack of hygiene can easily cause vulvitis, leading to itching of the external genitalia.
2. Eczema: During the 9th month of pregnancy, itching in the external genitalia may be caused by eczema. If it is eczema, it must be avoided from scratching, otherwise it can worsen the eczema, leading to more severe itching in the external genitalia, redness and swelling of the external genitalia skin, and other discomforts.
At 9 months of pregnancy, it is important to take good care of external genital itching. If it is caused by inflammation, it is recommended to apply ointment or wash with water to relieve the itching symptoms. In addition, pregnant women are reminded to follow medical advice when using any medication during pregnancy and not to use medication for personal use, in order to avoid improper use and affecting fetal development. If it is caused by eczema, it is recommended to pay attention to local hygiene, wash the external genitalia with warm water, and keep the external genitalia dry and clean. This can relieve itching in the external genitalia.
