Itching and burning of the labia in women most often occurs for two reasons. The first is infectious lesions, many of which are sexually transmitted, and also occur when hygiene rules are not followed. If a woman has a discharge with an unpleasant odor, then in this case the cause of the itching of the labia minora is infection. It is impossible to determine the disease by the smell and appearance of the discharge. To accurately diagnose and prescribe effective treatment, the doctor must conduct diagnostic measures.
When it's important to go to the doctor
Many women simply do not have time to monitor their he alth. A woman should begin to worry about her condition when the following symptoms appear:
- highlight green or yellow;
- redness and itching on the labia minora;
- there is a pronounced swelling on the labia.
In addition, if a woman suspects that discomfort in the genitals arose as a result of unprotected intercourse, it is important to consult a doctor without fail.
Dangerous diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases, there are a large number. Many of them lead to severe itching in the labia majora and minor.
The most common ailments include:
- Trichomoniasis is a disease caused by Trichomonas, which quickly spread in the microflora of a woman's vagina. In addition, a woman with such a disease develops a yellowish discharge, as well as an unpleasant itch.
- Candidiasis. With a disease, a woman feels a burning sensation and itching in the genitals.
- Pediculosis pubis. In this case, the source of the disease is lice, which lay their larvae in the pubic hair.
- Chlamydia is the most common lesion in women. It differs in that, in the absence of proper and effective treatment, it can provoke he alth-threatening complications. These include damage to the urethra, rectum and cervical erosion.
- Gonorrhea is a dangerous disease, it can lead to a serious inflammatory process in the appendages and uterus. The causative agent of gonorrhea is the simplest microorganisms. This includes gonococcus, which enters the human body through sexual contact with an infected person without the use of contraceptives. Most microorganisms are found in the patient's vaginal secretions.
- Herpes (genital form). Presented with a rash in the vaginal area, discharge with an unpleasant odor, as well as severe itching in the vagina without discharge.
- Condylomas - outgrowths on the surfaceskin that spreads around the labia and also near the anus. The causative agent of the lesion is the human papillomavirus.
Possible Complications
Specialists identify a large number of complications that may arise as a result of delayed treatment of the lesion:
- Cervicitis is an inflammation of the lining of the uterus. It can occur not only due to a sexually transmitted infection, but also as a result of injury.
- Endometritis - inflammatory processes in the uterus, accompanied by unpleasant pain in the abdomen, which eventually pass to the lower back. With such a lesion, a woman's body temperature begins to rise. The disease can begin as a result of sexual infection, but not in all cases. For example, a miscarriage and subsequent improper treatment can lead to such a condition in a woman.
- Urethritis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra. In addition to the unpleasant symptoms that are characterized by itching, the woman also experiences pain.
Diseases that lead to itching in the labia minora without discharge:
- Itching without discharge can occur as a result of diabetes, in which case it is characterized by a sharp increase in the amount of glucose in the blood. Yeast spreads rapidly on the genitals and feeds on glucose and amino acids.
- Burning and discomfort can occur as a result of psoriasis at the stage of its exacerbation. Suchthe lesion has a non-infectious nature, the reasons for its appearance have not yet been established. The vulva and the area of the labia are affected by plaques during an exacerbation of the disease.
- Unpleasant burning and itching often occurs due to Keyr's disease. Such an oncological lesion refers to squamous cell skin cancer. During an illness, a woman develops a smooth erythema of a single character, which is located in the genital area. The main cause of the development of such an oncological disease is the human papillomavirus.
- Vulvar cancer is the rarest cancer. It most often occurs in women over the age of 60. The main distinguishing feature of such diseases is the asymptomatic nature of development.
Digestion problems
In addition, the cause of itching of the labia minora may be problems with the digestive system. These include:
- dysbacteriosis;
- hemorrhoids (external or internal form);
- cracks in the anal canal.
Also, worms (ascariasis) can lead to burning and unpleasant itching. Such parasites can feel comfortable not only in the body of newborns and adolescents, but also adults.
Experiences, emotional turmoil and stress also often provoke itching. In this case, you can get rid of the lesion by taking herbal tinctures, for example, valerian or motherwort.
Drugs that provoke disease
Itching of the labia minora may occur when taking the following medicationsfunds:
- "Tamoxifen" is an antiestrogen, which has a non-steroidal effect. A synthetic agent used in the treatment of breast cancer. If you study the instructions of the drug in detail, then in the list of side effects you can find unpleasant itching and burning.
- Some types of birth control.
Visit gynecologist
Doctors do not treat burning sensation separately from the main disease. For this reason, when visiting the attending physician, the patient undergoes a complete diagnosis. During the examination, the doctor tries to identify the main cause of the disease. In case of inflammatory processes in the body, doctors conduct antibacterial treatment.
If vaginal itching in the vagina without discharge began in an elderly woman, then she is prescribed hormonal and anti-inflammatory drugs. Fungal infections are eliminated with the help of special ointments and suppositories. Pills are prescribed only in the most extreme cases.
Treatment while carrying a child
Unpleasant symptoms and burning sensation during childbearing may occur for the following reasons:
- poor hygiene;
- allergic reaction to certain foods, cosmetics, household chemicals, medications;
- disorders in the hormonal system;
- stress and emotional strain;
- sexual infections;
- vaginosis;
- synthetic underwear thatirritating to skin;
- negative impact on the body of climatic conditions in the place of residence (cold or heat);
- excessive amount of s alt in the urine.
Itching and swelling of the labia minora does not always indicate the presence of a disease in the human body. The amount of hormones during pregnancy is constantly changing, which negatively affects the elasticity of the skin. With an increase in the abdomen and breasts, a woman often experiences stretching in these places, which provokes an unpleasant itch, including the genital area.
Increase in the amount of estrogen in the body can adversely affect the liver and biliary system. Bile acids are produced in large quantities, which in some cases provokes their stagnation. But this condition needs to be confirmed. To do this, the attending physicians conduct special diagnostics that help to identify the condition of the liver and the quality of its work. A common cause of itching is candidiasis, which is most common in pregnant women.
Candidiasis by its nature is an inflammatory process in the mucous membranes, which are affected in large quantities by Candida fungi. Such an ailment cannot be called safe for the body of a pregnant woman, since in some cases it can lead to diseases in a child in the womb. At the same time, complications in a child occur during pregnancy itself and after birth. Diagnosis of the disease is simple: if the disease passes without symptoms, thenlaboratory examination will help to make an accurate diagnosis and start the right treatment.
Vulvovaginitis treatment
How to treat vulvovaginitis? When treating the disease, it is important to follow the strict rules of the doctor and monitor hygiene: wash the genitals regularly, change underwear 3-4 times a day, and also keep the body clean. With vulvovaginitis, a woman should change her diet and eliminate foods with a large amount of carbohydrates in her composition. The treatment of the disease will be prescribed depending on the age of the patient (girls lack estrogen in the body during puberty), as well as on the site of the disease (urinary tract, uterine appendages, and intestines).
Together with the therapy to eliminate the main causes of the disease, the patient is prescribed remedies that help improve immunity and protect the body from exposure to harmful microorganisms. They also carry out washing procedures, lotions with decoctions of medicinal herbs. Baths with decoctions of eucalyptus, sage and chamomile are especially effective at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. Such procedures should be performed for 5 days for 15 minutes.
The main treatment of the disease is to take antibacterial agents, and in a specific form of damage - a whole complex of antibiotics. If you do not start treating the disease in time, then it can quickly turn into an acute form and lead to a chronic disease.
The main prevention of severe itching of the labia minora with vulvovaginitis is to maintain protectionimmune system from harmful pathogens.
The most common form of vulvovaginitis is bacterial. Viral and candidal inflammations, as well as trichomonas infection can lead to it.
Infection therapy
The symptoms and treatment of trichomoniasis in women are interrelated. After an infection enters the human body, the first visible signs of the disease begin to appear 4-5 days after the infection of the body. Depending on the site of infection, the symptoms of the disease can vary significantly. The most common signs of infection include:
- excessive yellow or green discharge;
- Vaginal leucorrhea, which is a sure sign of trichomoniasis;
- discomfort during urination, as well as during sexual intercourse;
- redness or inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina, which can be accompanied by purulent discharge.
These are the main symptoms of trichomoniasis in women. Treatment of the disease includes complex therapy. At the same time, the doctor prescribes to the patient an intake of antitrichomonas drugs - metronidazole and its derivatives.
Together with medicines, topical treatment with vaginal tablets and suppositories can be prescribed, which by themselves do not provide the desired effect. Also, the following procedures can be used for treatment: immune defense enhancement therapy, prostate massage, physiotherapy.
Gardnerellosis and its symptoms
What about the treatmentgardnerellosis in women? Symptoms of the disease are abundant vaginal discharge, which is characterized by a homogeneous consistency, a grayish-white tint and an unpleasant odor. In most cases, along with the discharge in the woman's vagina, an inflammatory process begins. In this case, she develops a burning sensation and itching, which can only intensify at the time of urination and sexual intercourse.
This is what concerns the symptoms of gardnerellosis in women. Treatment of the disease will include two separate stages. It should be remembered that the second stage will not bring any result without the first.
First, it is important to suppress the overgrowth of opportunistic flora. To do this, the doctor prescribes a woman to take antibacterial agents, most often special gels and suppositories are used. The course of receiving funds lasts from 7 to 10 days.
The second stage of the treatment of the disease is much more difficult than the first. It includes the colonization of the vagina with normal microflora. Before a course of taking medicines with lactic acid bacteria in the composition, an analysis should be taken to determine the effectiveness of the first stage of treatment. Such a diagnosis will also help to exclude thrush, which often occurs during antibiotic treatment.
During treatment, it is also important to follow a diet that should exclude spicy and fatty foods, spices and alcohol.
