Itching and burning in an intimate place can occurfor different reasons. If such a pathological condition worries you very much, it is recommended to consult a doctor. In the event that in the near future you do not get to visit the hospital, then the list provided will help you to find the true reasons for this deviation.
External influences
This includes the following phenomena:
- Pediculosis or pubic lice.
- Incorrect change of daily pads or tampons (itching and burning in an intimate place often occur in those girls who use hygiene products for more than two hours).
- Contamination, as well as impaired personal hygiene.
- Wearing underwear, sewn from synthetic material, which creates a "greenhouse" effect, as air access is limited.
- Strong temperature change (subcooling or, conversely, overheating).
- Irritation with urine.
- Use daily gaskets with odors.
- Use of hygiene products (soap, gel, etc.) with aggressive ingredients.
- Use of local creams, sprays or ointments that cause allergic reactions.
Pathology of genital and other organs
Itching and burning in an intimate place can arise as a consequence of some ailments. For example, because of:
- erosion of the cervix;
- any inflammatory processes at any stage;
- problems with the digestive system (dysbiosis, candida fungus and others).
Diseases of other organs and systems
If you are bothered by an itch in an intimate place, you need to find out the cause. As the last, the following diseases can occur:
- diabetes;
- pyelonephritis;
- anemia;
- lymphogranulomatosis;
- any infection (usually venereal);
- leukemia;
- cancerous tumors.
Psychological component
Itching and burning in an intimate place quite oftenarise because of severe stress. As a rule, this factor plays a major role in the fair sex, since their psyche is completely unstable before emotional upheavals.
Hormonal imbalance
Speaking of such a cause, which can causeburning in an intimate place, it should be noted that in women the hormonal background is more prone to jumps than men. The most likely reasons for such fluctuations may be the following periods in a woman's life:
- Monthly. During menstruation, bloody discharge can become an ideal medium for the reproduction of microorganisms, as a result of which a woman is quite capable of feeling burning and itching.
- Pregnancy. Discomfort in the groin area at this time occurs very often. This is due not only to changes in the hormonal background, but also to a decrease in immunity.
- Period after childbirth.After the birth of the child, the woman's body returns to its usual state, which again leads to a change in the hormonal background. In addition, postpartum discharge becomes an annoying factor.
- Climax.After 50 years, the level of hormones (sex) is significantly reduced in women. This phenomenon is called menopause, which is accompanied by the restructuring of the entire hormonal background. As a result, a woman may observe changes such as dryness in the vagina and in the area around the thighs, burning and itching, as well as irritability, tearfulness, and so on.
