New Health Models Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

What should I do if the itching in my private parts during menstruation only gets worse when I scratch it?

Asked by:Julia

Asked on:Apr 12, 2026 09:44 AM

Answers:1 Views:553
  • Nova Nova

    Apr 12, 2026

      many female It is easy to experience vaginal itching in daily life, especially during the menstrual period. The itching is unbearable, but once the menstrual period has passed, it will return to normal. My vulva is itchy again during my next menstrual period. What should I do if this happens again and again? However, one thing to note is that you must not scratch, wash with soap, or scald with hot water. These practices will not only fail to eliminate the root cause of the disease, but will also worsen the symptoms and make the itching more serious.

      Itching in private parts during menstruation and unable to scratch

      Dealing with menstrual period Itching of the vulva The best way is not to scratch or burn, but to keep the body clean and dry. For example, use soft, breathable cotton towels and wash the local area with warm water to avoid the growth of itching bacteria. You should also pay attention to changing towels frequently and wash your hands before changing.

      In order to avoid poor ventilation, you should also avoid wearing tights during menstruation. Covering your private parts too tightly will prevent body odor from dispersing, and long-term sealing can easily cause vulva itching.

      If the itching does not subside and is accompanied by other symptoms and the feeling is abnormal, it should be considered to be internal disease caused, you should choose the regular one at this time Hospital conduct Gynecology examine.

      How to prevent itching in private parts during menstruation

      A. First of all, preventing vaginal itching must start with personal hygiene. When cleaning your vagina, you should try your best to use a weakly acidic nursing solution. When your menstrual period comes, you should also pay attention to the hygiene of your vulva. Don't say that you are slacking off during your menstrual period.

      B. Secondly, when choosing underwear, we must buy good quality, preferably cotton or silk. These can reduce the number of problems with us. skin of friction. It is also very important to wash and change underwear regularly, otherwise it will worsen the symptoms of vaginal itching.

      Care for women healthy Three major misunderstandings to avoid

      1. Tolerate it if you can, and delay it if you can.

      Vulvar itching is regarded as a great privacy by women, and almost half of women choose to delay treatment for a long time. This can easily lead to further inflammation and infection, affecting the entire reproductive organs.

      2. Blind superstition that "washing makes you healthier"”

      Blindly using alkaline antibiotics and lotions will not only fail to solve the problem, but will also kill the probiotics, destroy the acid-base balance of the vagina, and induce a variety of reproductive infections.

      3. Let Chinese patent medicines play the leading role”

      Most traditional Chinese medicines have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and are generally used as auxiliary treatment for chronic gynecological inflammation.

      Precautions for women’s menstrual care

      Diet

      1. Eat less cold food

      Try to eat as little cold food as possible. Most of these foods have the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying, nourishing yin and reducing fire, such as pears, bananas, watermelons, bitter melon, etc. During the menstrual period, you should try to avoid or reduce the intake, otherwise it will easily cause DysmenorrheaIrregular menstruation and other symptoms.

      2. Eat less spicy food

      In addition, girls who like spicy food should pay attention. Spicy and irritating foods such as cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, cloves, and peppers should not be eaten during the menstrual period, because these foods have the effect of promoting blood circulation and can easily lead to symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding. Therefore, friends who like to eat boiled fish and spicy hot pot should wait a few days before eating them.

      3. Eat less foods that promote blood circulation

      Another thing to note is that during menstruation, especially in the later period, you should eat less blood-activating foods, such as rapeseed, peaches, crabs, wine, peach kernels, onions, yams, garlic, green onions, ginger, sweet potatoes, white cauliflower, mushrooms, grapes, lemons, pineapples, grapefruit, olives, hawthorn, fungus, etc. Because our goal is to allow the uterus to heal properly, not to bleed.

      life aspects

      During menstruation, the functions of every system in a woman's body are lower than normal, making her prone to fatigue and interference from external factors. Excessive fatigue can cause a large amount of energy consumption, affect the operation of the body system, and can also cause menorrhagia, excessive fatigue, or prolonged menstruation.

      People with weak constitutions should also pay attention to the issue of cold and warm temperatures. If you are too fond of cold during menstruation, you will easily catch cold and cause diseases, such as dysmenorrhea, prolonged menstruation, irregular menstruation, etc. To do this, don't set the air conditioner too low and don't run the fan for too long, especially after falling asleep.

      Keep your abdomen warm to avoid getting cold, which may cause dysmenorrhea and prolong menstrual period. Do not take cold water baths. The human body regulates body temperature through sweating and excretes "waste" from the body. Taking a cold water bath will cause the capillaries to suddenly shrink, the sweat pores to close, and the body's heat cannot be discharged outward, causing physiological regulation functions to be disordered.

      During menstruation, the human body's resistance is low, and cold stimulation can easily cause colds, colds, back pain, menstrual disorders, vaginitis and other diseases.

      Don’t do too much exercise during menstruation, don’t do strenuous sports, and don’t swim or participate in competitions. If you have symptoms such as menstrual dysmenorrhea, backache, severe menstrual bleeding, or menstrual disorders, you should stop exercising immediately and seek medical treatment in time.

      The body is most vulnerable during menstruation, and its resistance is weak at this time. If you do not pay attention to self-care, you may develop some diseases or cause certain gynecological diseases at any time. Therefore, if a woman wants to be beautiful and healthy throughout her life, it is crucial to pay attention to maintenance during menstruation.

      spiritual aspect

      Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if emotions are not smooth and liver qi is stagnate, it is most likely to cause blood depletion. Therefore, women must first have a peaceful mind to maintain Qi and blood, and be in a happy, cheerful and optimistic mood. This can not only enhance the body's immunity and be beneficial to physical and mental health, but also promote more vigorous hematopoietic function, making the complexion rosy, menstrual blood smooth, and energetic. (Reference website: Sohu Health)