Female Hygiene and Common Urological Issues

Nowadays, most women pay great attention to personal hygiene. Daily cleaning of the genital area and changing underwear are essential tasks for them. Maintaining good hygiene habits can reduce the risk of gynecological diseases in women. But what causes itching in the female urethral area? Most diseases that cause itching in the female genital area are gynecological infections, such as trichomoniasis and candidiasis. Let's delve into the details.

Causes of Female Urethral Itching

1. Trichomoniasis: This is a vaginal inflammation caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, which can be transmitted through various routes, such as bathrooms, toilets, swimming pools, etc. The main symptoms include thin, foamy white discharge, itching in the external genitalia, and may be accompanied by burning, pain, and pain during sexual intercourse.

2. Candidiasis: Also known as fungal vaginitis, candidiasis is caused by Candida infection. The typical symptoms include curd-like discharge, itching in the external genitalia, burning sensation, and pain during urination and sexual intercourse.

Symptoms of Female Urethritis

1. The urethral secretions are relatively scarce and thin, viscous or mucoid. After a long period of no urination, a small amount of secretion may be secreted from the external urethral orifice. Sometimes, a scab may seal the urethral orifice in the morning. During examination, it may be necessary to press the urethra from back to front, and a small amount of secretion may spill out from the urethral orifice. However, some patients may have no secretions.

2. It often occurs simultaneously with gonorrhea infection. Gonorrhea symptoms appear first, and after anti-gonorrhea treatment, the gonococcus is killed by penicillin, but Chlamydia and Mycoplasma may still exist. Symptoms may appear one to two weeks after infection, and it is easy to be misdiagnosed as unresolved or recurrent gonorrhea.

Treatments for Female Urethritis

1. Drinking plenty of water can increase urine volume and flush urethral secretions during urination.

2. The combined use of antibiotics and chemical drugs is effective in the treatment of acute urethritis in women. During general treatment, rest and adequate fluid intake should be ensured. Sexual activity should be avoided during the acute phase, as it may prolong the course of the disease.

3. Attention should be paid to personal hygiene. The vagina and urethral orifice of women harbor a large number of bacteria, which are prerequisites for urinary tract infections. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly clean the vagina, take frequent baths, and avoid using pool baths or tub baths. Changing underwear frequently is also important, especially during newlywed, menstrual, pregnancy, and puerperium periods.