Can acute vulvitis heal on its own
Release time : 03/16/2025 09:30:01
Acute vulvitis is a common gynecological disease in women. Once it occurs, it not only affects the normal life of women but can also affect their fertility.
However, in real life, many women are not well-informed about this condition and have a profound lack of knowledge about acute vulvitis.
Can acute vulvitis self-resolve? After the onset of acute vulvitis, it is accompanied by discomfort and pain. However, many women interpret these symptoms as normal phenomena and thus disregard them.
Vulvitis cannot be cured on its own, and acute vulvitis is no exception. Acute vulvitis cannot heal by itself.
Experts say that vulvitis patients generally do not recover on their own, as vulvitis is likely to be caused by other diseases.
It will not heal on its own and will worsen over time. It is essential to seek medical examination promptly to determine the cause of vulvitis. Without treatment, targeted treatment may lead to the following risks: 1. Impaired sexual function: For acute vulvitis, it is important not to restrict sexual activity, as this can not only increase the patient's discomfort but also facilitate the spread of inflammation and subsequent infection.
2. Influence on Fertility: Severe vulvitis patients may have a large number of white blood cells in their vaginal discharge, which can phagocytize sperm and reduce sperm motility, consume energy substances in sperm, shorten the survival time of sperm, and decrease the pregnancy rate. It is recommended to conceive after treating the inflammation.
3. Causing other tissue pathologies: Direct or indirect contact between the skin and mucosa can lead to sexually transmitted diseases such as genital herpes, condyloma acuminatum, gonorrhea, syphilis, cryptococcosis, and trichomonas vaginalis.
4. Cancerous transformation: If untreated, long-term irritation by the inflammatory substances can lead to bacteria becoming persistent and promote inflammation, ultimately inducing cancerous changes.
Acute vulvitis is a condition that can cause significant discomfort for many people, especially newly married women who may find it embarrassing.
What is Acute Vulvar Inflammation? Acute vulvar inflammation refers to an acute infection caused by a certain pathogen.
Many pathogens cause infections, such as fungi, trichomoniasis, bacteria and viruses.
Acute vulvitis is not entirely transmitted through sexual partners.
Some people have an imbalance in their vagina during sexual intercourse.
Some women who frequently rinse their vaginas.
Some of the "family" that uses condoms and other contraceptive devices to penetrate vaginal bacteria, while some popular lifestyle elements, such as bubble baths, menstrual sanitary napkins or tight clothes or female sex toys can increase the risk of acute vulvitis.
Additionally, Candida albicans, which typically invades the oral cavity and nails, can also cause fungal acute vulvovaginitis.
Physiological changes during pregnancy can even create conditions that facilitate Candida infection.
Under normal circumstances, acute vulvitis itself is not a serious hazard, but it does not imply that acute vulvitis can be neglected.
If the acute vulvitis is not treated in time, the abnormal vaginal discharge and vaginal pH value will affect the survival of sperm, making it difficult for them to move.
If chronic vulvovaginitis is present, pathogens or viruses can also cause cervicitis, endometritis, salpingitis, and pelvic inflammation.
The treatment of infertility is becoming increasingly difficult, seriously affecting women's reproductive health and even causing infertility.
Acute Vulvovaginitis can be diagnosed through various methods. If you are uncertain, it is essential to seek medical attention at a hospital promptly.
The diagnosis of acute vulvitis is generally made based on symptoms and examination of vaginal discharge. Candida vulvovaginitis, caused by the infection of Candida albicans, is also a common type of vulvitis.
This condition is observed in vaginal discharge, characterized by symptoms such as cottage cheese-like substances, vulvar itching, burning pain, and painful intercourse. Smear tests can detect fungi.
Bacterial vulvitis is caused by anaerobic bacteria infection.
Symptoms include increased vaginal discharge, which is grayish-yellow and thin, frequently accompanied by a foul odor.
Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis.
Symptoms include vaginal discharge, yellow-green odor, frothy discharge, and itching, burning, and dyspareunia, which may be accompanied by the detection of Trichomonas.
Geriatric vulvovaginitis is caused by the lack of estrogen, decreased vaginal resistance, and pathogenic infection. Symptoms include discomfort in urination, vulvar itching and burning. The cause includes trichomonas, fungi, bacteria, and mycoplasma infections.
The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis, which can cause discomfort for many people, is an issue worth understanding. It's important to pay attention to the symptoms associated with this condition.
Vulvitis can be categorized into chronic and acute types. What are the symptoms of chronic and acute vulvitis? 1. Chronic vulvitis: The main symptoms include itching in the vulva, thickening of the skin, roughness, chapping, and may also be accompanied by pain during urination or intercourse.
(1) It may begin to manifest as vulvar discomfort, and gradually progress to vulvar itching and pain with the progression of the disease.
Some patients may experience cervical swelling and congestion.
(2) The location of the vulva and urethra is adjacent to other organs, and inflammation in these areas can lead to urethritis, which requires attention.
Vulvar pruritus, thickening, roughness, chapping, and erosion of the vulva accompanied by dysuria or dyspareunia.
2. Acute Vulvar Inflammation: Patients initially experience discomfort in the vulva, followed by itching and pain, or a burning sensation. This may be accompanied by varying degrees of swelling and congestion in the vulvar skin and mucosa. In severe cases, a large patch of eczema can form, along with frequent urination and dyspareunia.
The patient first experiences discomfort in the vulva, followed by itching and pain, or a burning sensation.
(2) At the same time, there might be swelling and congestion of the glans penis, labia majora and minora, and mucous membranes.
In severe cases, erosion, ulceration or extensive eczema may occur accompanied by urinary pain.
Additionally, the occurrence of axillary furuncle may also lead to cystic swelling and severe pain in the vulva, resulting in an elongated appearance.
Herpesvirus infection, acute onset with vesicular rupture into ulcers accompanied by fever, enlargement of inguinal lymph nodes and general discomfort.
The base of the ulcer appears grayish yellow, exhibiting marked congestion and edema. The ulcer heals spontaneously but recurs frequently, also being one of the symptoms of acute vulvitis.
The etiology of acute vulvitis is also related to some habits in daily life, so everyone can pay attention to this.
If we pay attention to these bad habits, we can significantly reduce the occurrence of this disease.
What habits may lead to acute vulvitis? 1. Long-term sitting in one place: Women who habitually sit for long periods may experience poor ventilation of the perineum and obstructed blood circulation, making them more susceptible to infection. It is advisable for women during the summer season to be vigilant about gynecological inflammation.
2. Long-term use of pads Some women habitually use sanitary pads for extended periods, which can lead to poor ventilation in the perineal area and an increased risk of infection.
For this reason, it is recommended that women use sanitary pads only during their menstrual period.
3. Improper use of water: When using water, some women stick their fingers or towels inside the vagina, which makes it easy for bacteria to enter the vagina and cause or worsen infections
Therefore, efforts should be made to avoid similar situations.
4. The blind vaginal cream is available in pharmacies, you can buy all kinds of vaginal water, many of which are mint flavor, after using it will give you a sense of freshness.
However, frequent use of vaginal sanitizers may harm the vaginal environment and exacerbate vulvitis.
Therefore, it is recommended that women do not use vaginal creams blindly; they should only use them under special circumstances and with a doctor's guidance.
*The medical content involved in this text is for reference only.
In the event of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the medical examination conducted in person.