What causes itching at the vaginal opening?

Vaginal itching is generally caused by inadequate hygiene, endometritis, vaginitis, cervicitis, genital warts, or other reasons. Patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Inadequate hygiene: The vagina has a natural self-cleaning mechanism that maintains its internal pH balance and microbial stability. However, poor hygiene—such as infrequent underwear changes, insufficient external genital cleaning, or using inappropriate cleansing products—can disrupt this balance, leading to bacterial overgrowth and causing vaginal itching. It is recommended that patients maintain better hygiene practices to prevent recurrence of such issues.

2. Endometritis: Endometritis refers to inflammation caused by bacteria breaching cervical defenses and infecting the endometrium (lining of the uterus). When the endometrium becomes infected, abnormal discharge may occur, which can irritate the vaginal opening and cause itching. This condition may also be accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, and other symptoms. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as doxycycline hydrochloride tablets, minocycline hydrochloride tablets, or azithromycin dispersible tablets for treatment.

3. Vaginitis: Vaginitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the vaginal mucosa and underlying connective tissue, usually caused by pathogenic infections. Different types of vaginitis present varying symptoms, but common manifestations include increased vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, and burning pain. Under medical supervision, patients may use metronidazole suppositories, Baofukang suppositories, or clotrimazole vaginal tablets to alleviate symptoms.

4. Cervicitis: Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, commonly caused by bacterial infection or cervical cell injury. It may lead to increased cervical discharge, which can irritate the vaginal opening and cause itching. Additional symptoms may include cervical congestion and swelling. As directed by a physician, patients may take oral medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, cefixime capsules, or Gynecological Qianjin tablets to improve their condition.

5. Genital warts: Genital warts are sexually transmitted infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), characterized primarily by wart-like growths. They typically occur in the anal and external genital areas, appearing as single or multiple small, soft, pale red papules with pointed tips, which may gradually increase in number and size. When located near the vaginal opening, these warts can irritate the area and cause itching. Under medical guidance, topical treatments such as imiquimod cream, podophyllotoxin ointment, or fluorouracil cream may be used.

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