Pay attention to discomfort in the intimate area

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Female discomfort in the intimate area can be a sign suggesting some dangerous gynecological diseases. Therefore, women need to find out the cause of discomfort in the private area in order to promptly handle it before leaving other serious consequences.

1. What are the unpleasant sensations in the intimate area?


Women's private area is a particularly sensitive area, vulnerable to damage or attack by many harmful agents, resulting in a high risk of serious gynecological diseases such as inflammation. For that reason, women need to pay special attention to the following unpleasant sensations in the private area to find a timely treatment:
Itching sensation in the vagina, vulva and surrounding area ; The private area is red, often has abnormal discharge, the initial stage may be colorless and odorless, but then it turns to cloudy yellow with a foul-smelling fishy odor; Vaginal swelling: This sign suggests that the vagina and private area are attacked by bacteria, causing swelling, itching, accompanied by a fishy smell like fish, gray, green or white; A feeling of heaviness in the vagina or pelvic pain, especially during sex, and resulting in decreased libido; Appearance of acne or unusual ulcers, different sizes and shapes, round or oval with itching, pain, burning and swelling; Pain when urinating: May include frequent urination, painful urination, frequent urination, burning in the vagina when urinating, leading to fatigue, poor sleep; Menstrual disorders and severe pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation: Irregular menstrual cycles, each period has severe pain with signs of nausea, low blood pressure and sweating.

Ngứa ngáy âm đạo là một trong các cảm giác khó chịu ở vùng kín
Ngứa ngáy âm đạo là một trong các cảm giác khó chịu ở vùng kín

2. Harm of women having vaginal discomfort


The uncomfortable feelings in the private area mentioned above are just one of many symptoms of dangerous gynecological diseases and remind women to pay more attention. If not handled, timely treatment of gynecological diseases can leave many complications and dangerous harms:
Prolonged vaginal discomfort leads to negative effects on psychophysiology (worry). anxiety, depression), quality of life and daily activities of women; Discomfort in the intimate area hinders sexual intercourse, even reduces desire and leads to damaged marital affection; Pregnant women with vaginal discomfort due to gynecological diseases may negatively affect the development of the fetus, increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth or postpartum hemorrhage ... More serious that the baby can be born with birth defects; Untreated pelvic inflammatory diseases can spread to the upper organs, leading to an increased risk of tubal blockage and reproductive effects and a possible cause of infertility - infertility in women.

3. Some diseases cause discomfort in the private area


Vaginal discomfort suggests gynecological problems. Currently, these diseases are relatively common, affecting the health and life of women. Common diseases that cause female discomfort include:
3.1. Vaginitis This disease is caused by an infection in the vagina caused by agents such as bacteria, fungi or parasites. In addition, the cause of vaginitis can also be due to unhealthy sexual habits, too violent sex or because the private area is not cleaned or improperly cleaned... Another rare cause rather than arbitrarily using antibiotics for a long time without a doctor's prescription.
The uncomfortable feelings in the private area when having vaginitis include:
White blood or abnormal discharge; Vaginal discharge a lot, so the private area is always wet; Sometimes there is a burning sensation when urinating; In addition, vaginitis can lead to pain during sex because the mucosa is swollen, red, and leads to burning pain when rubbing. 3.2. Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterus Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids Uterine Fibroids appear single tumours, many different sizes and most are benign. However, if left untreated, it can lead to some dangerous complications.
The uncomfortable symptoms of uterine fibroids include:
Menstrual cycle disorders such as prolonged, unstable or irregular cycles; Abdominal pain, back pain, pelvic pain; urinary retention; Some people feel hard when touching the lower abdomen, even palpating the tumor. Causes of uterine fibroids are very diverse, may stem from overweight or obese women, genetic disorders or abnormal levels of the female hormone estrogen...

U xơ tử cung có thể gây cảm giác khó chịu ở vùng kín ở nữ giới
U xơ tử cung có thể gây cảm giác khó chịu ở vùng kín ở nữ giới

3.3. Ovarian Cysts Discomfort in the vagina can be a sign of abnormal growth of cysts in the ovaries. This condition is caused by the accumulation of fluid or abnormal tissue (which is not in the ovary), forming cysts in the ovary. Causes of ovarian cysts include excess levels of the hormone HCG (chorionic gonadotropin), an over-stimulating effect of LH (luteinizing hormone) hormone on the ovaries, or underdeveloped normal follicles.
Identify the discomforts of this pathology through the following signs:
Abnormal secretions; A feeling of heaviness in the intimate area or pain in the lower abdomen; menstrual cycle disorder; Difficulty urinating or urinary retention may occur. However, the symptoms of ovarian cysts in the early stages are often not obvious, quite faint, so it is often difficult to detect.
3.4. Cervical ectropion This is a condition in which glandular cells overgrow in the cervix, invading the outer surface and leading to lesions here. Symptoms include increased vaginal discharge, creating conditions for bacteria to enter and cause disease. In addition, women also experience the following signs of discomfort in the private area:
Vaginal discharge, foam with a bad smell; Increased frequency of urination, frequent urination, painful urination; Burning sensation in the vulva, vagina, pain that increases during sex; Some cases of pain in the lower back. The main cause of cervical ectropion is a sudden increase in the hormone estrogen, besides a number of other causes such as repeated abortions, unsafe sex, and incorrect genital hygiene. France...

3.5. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs that is transmitted through unprotected sex. Bacteria from the vagina attack the uterus and fallopian tubes and ovaries during sexual intercourse the wrong way, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease.
Signs of illness include dull pain in the lower abdomen, abnormal discharge with a large amount, burning pain during sex, and some systemic symptoms such as high fever, chills and fatigue. Pelvic inflammatory disease is an extremely dangerous gynecological disease due to its direct effects on health, increasing the risk of infertility and infertility.
3.6. Endometritis Endometritis is an inflammation of the lining of the uterus caused by pathogens such as bacteria or parasites.
Women will experience discomfort in the intimate area such as a swollen abdomen, bleeding or abnormal vaginal discharge, constipation, fever, pelvic or lower back pain...
Pelvic inflammatory disease will be very dangerous, especially especially when left untreated for too long because of serious complications such as infertility, uterine or pelvic abscess, sepsis ...
To help customers detect and treat other gynecological diseases early, Vinmec International General Hospital has a basic gynecological examination and screening package, which helps customers detect diseases early for easy and inexpensive treatment. Screening detects gynecological cancer (cervical cancer) early even when there are no symptoms.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package for female customers, has no age limit and may have the following symptoms:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the private area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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