Varför kliar min slida *dagar* innan mens?
Har du någonsin märkt att din slida börjar klia några dagar innan din mens...? Kan det vara en svampinfektion? Kanske kanske inte. Många menstruerande människor upplever vaginal klåda i olika stadier av sin menstruationscykel. Kom ihåg att menstruationscykeln varar ~28 dagar, har olika funktioner i varje stadie, och varje livmoder är annorlunda! Men varför är det så vanligt att människor upplever den där dödliga klådan före menstruationsblödning?
Det kan vara många anledningar, men det länkar alltid tillbaka till vaginalt pH-värde . En normal pH-nivå för din vagina varierar från 3,5-4,5, vilket betyder att den är sur. Om dina pH-värden är högre än 7 anses det vara alkaliskt, vilket innebär att dina pH-värden är för höga och infektionen har ökat. Du har hört det förut, och du kommer att höra det igen – din slida är en självrengörande ugn, vilket betyder att den inte behöver några parfymerade tvålar eller krämer (som kommer att störa din pH-balans) för att bli ren.
Är det svampinfektion?
Svampinfektioner, även känd som candidiasis, uppstår när det finns en överväxt av Candida-svampen i kroppen. Medan Candida finns naturligt i olika delar av kroppen, såsom munnen, tarmarna och könsorganen, kan en överväxt leda till obekväma symtom och komplikationer. Symtom som klåda, brännande känsla, rodnad, svullnad och onormal vaginal flytning som vanligtvis är tjock, vit och luktfri. Lär dig mer om hur du upptäcker svampinfektion och hur du behandlar den från vår blogg.
Hormoner spelar också en nyckelroll i din kliande slida
Din vagina upplever en minskning av östrogennivåerna under början av din mens (follikelfasen). Denna förändring i östrogen gör att din vaginalvägg blir galen, vilket gör att slidväggen förtunnas, ökar inflammationen och skapar mer syra i din vagina. Gissa vad? Jäst älskar syra, vilket kan vara en av anledningarna till att du känner dig kliande där nere.
Förutom klåda upplever många människor också stickande och irriterande känslor bara dagar före eller under mens. De kan ha cyklisk vulvovaginit.
Vi kommer att utveckla det.
Cyklisk vulvovaginit
Cyklisk vulvovaginit hänvisar till återkommande sveda *och klåda* som sker där nere före eller under menstruationsblödningar. Det kan betyda att din vagina upplever intensiv sveda, sveda och övergripande irritation på grund av candidainfektion. Hur härligt låter inte detta? Precis när du trodde att saker inte kunde bli värre, tänk inte ens på att ha samlag – dina slidväggar kommer att skrika Bloody Mary.
Kokar du din menskopp före och efter varje cykel?
Om du vill förhindra att din vagina får en svampinfektion eller annan oönskad orsak till klåda, måste du se till att du kokar din menskopp konsekvent och rengör den ordentligt! Vår Lunette Cup Cleanser rengör inte bara din kopp, utan den innehåller inga starka kemikalier som stör dina pH-nivåer! Det är en win-win situation.
Så hur kan vi behandla en kliande slida, speciellt före menstruation?
Förhoppningsvis upplever du inte alltid obehag före eller under din mens, men om du gör det finns det många sätt att förhindra klåda och hålla dina pH-värden i balans. Raw probiotiska piller är en slidas bästa vän. Att äta probiotikarik mat som yoghurt, kimchi, surkål, tempeh eller miso kan också ha stor inverkan. Låt oss inte glömma tranbärsjuice – det där är fullt av sura föreningar som kommer att bekämpa bakterier och hålla din vagina glad. Dessutom kan tajta, syntetiska underkläder kväva din slida och skapa fukt, så kom ihåg att låta den andas. Det är viktigt att rengöra din vulva (externt område) med ljummet vatten eller produkter som är avsedda för det känsliga underlivet, som Lunette Intimate Wipes eller patenterade Lunette Intimate Cleanser.
Om du äter hälsosamt, tränar, städar din kopp rätt och tar hand om dig själv, då gör du det rätt!
46 comments
Hey Zandi!
You can try to prevent itchiness, by keeping your pH levels balanced. Maybe try eating probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, or miso to make a great impact. Cranberry juice is an absolute must – to fight off bacteria and keep your vagina happy. Also, tight, synthetic underwear can suffocate your vagina and create moisture, so remember to let it breathe! ;)
Sometimes itchiness can also be caused by different underwear or menstrual products, especially if its always happening around your periods. Maybe you could look into alternative materials or products. Especially switching to a menstrual cup (if you are using pads or tampons) may help with the itching.
Also Lunette Intimate Cleanser is a great product for the pH balance of your intimate area!
Best,
Team Lunette
Itching of vagina before I get my periods or during my periods .what can I use , drink or eat to end this ?
Hi Alex!
If you get the right treatment for a yeast infection, it should help you right away and not get worse before it gets better. It could also be that you have been misdiagnosed, if you got medicine for yeast infection but maybe you might have bacterial vaginosis?
Maybe you might be using a cleanser that causes some allergy for you, or could the medicine be unsuitable.
Good that you have already gone to the doctor, but generally if you are worried, I would recommend consulting a doctor again. Please keep in mind that we are no medical professionals and therefore cannot make a remote diagnosis. Only a medical professional can make the necessary examinations.
-Team Lunette
Hi Kiran!
To prevent itchiness, try to keep your pH levels balanced. Maybe try eating probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh, or miso to make a great impact. Cranberry juice is an absolute must – to fight off bacteria and keep your vagina happy. Also, tight, synthetic underwear can suffocate your vagina and create moisture, so remember to let it breathe! ;)
-Team Lunette
Hi my virgins starts iching before my period starts, how to get rid of itching
Hai. I am Alex. I think I have a Yeast infection, my vagina is red from the inside, it hurts when I pee, and now that my periods have come whenever it touches the reddened area i experience intense burning…..even though I saw a doctor and started the treatment. It’s not getting better…. do you think it gets worse before it gets better? I just want the burning to stop. I can’t do anything but feel the pain.
Hi Caroline,
there are many reasons for itching, like irritation, yeast or bacterial infection, STDs,… as we are no doctors, we cannot make remote diagnosis nor determine treatment. Please visit your doctor to discuss your concerns with her/him. Only a doctor is able to make the necessary checks and can tell you what is going on.
Best regards, Team Lunette
Hi I’ve having itchy before my period. The itchy is unbearable especially at night. Even it burns when irritating. Please help me find a solution to that itchyness
Hi Aleena,
itching may come due to various reasons. As we are no doctors we cannot make a remote diagnosis, nor can we make an examinatio – these are things only doctors can do and we recommend visiting your doctor should the itching continue or even worsen, or should other symptoms start (like change in smell or texture/amount of discharge).
Best regards, Team Lunette
I had s3x a week ago with my boyfriend and now I have a burning sensation and it’s itching….also my period is in three days
Will itching go away? And Is it normal?
I have itching vagina roughly about 7 or 8 days ago and then lately it has burning sensation when peeing, it doesn’t hurt but makes the itch become more often and also sometimes have a weird fart like odor
Idk if it is because I masturbated with a dildo before or is it due to my panties…. I’m about to see a doctor tmr. I’m having signs of period today and I hope there won’t be itch
Hi Heisi Kora,
we recommend checking the information leaflet of the depo to see if this is a side effect of the depo. Your pharmacy might also be able to help. Your doctor should also be able to tell you whether this is to be expected when being on depo. As we are no health professionals and cannot offer remote diagnosis or determine treatment, we ask you to visit your doctor should the itching continue, worsen or if further symptoms occur, like change in discharge or smell.
Best regards, Team Lunette
I’m on depo, I’m also facing itchiness but I’m also confused I missed my monthly period
I also get the itching before and after my period
I’m even going through it as I’m typing and it became worse today until I used a home remedy which is by adding look warm water to rocky sea salt and squeezing a bit of lime to it and I used it wash my vulva after taking my bath to make the place clean
Before I was able to get back to my usual activity
I hope this helps someone
NB- just the vulva
Hi Celine! Sorry to hear you’re dealing with such discomfort! Unfortunately we cannot offer diagnosis as we are not medical professionals. We recommend consulting another doctor to assist.
Hi, I experience itching and burning sensation down there during my cycle .I have done so many tests but all were negative. I even used mycoten tablet
( insertion )recommended by a physician yet the burning sensation has not gone.pls help
Hi Ann! Thanks for your question! We’re sorry to hear you’re dealing with pre period itchiness. This is quite common, and there are non medical ways to help with the itching. As vaginal itching is caused by your pH balance being out of whack, you can begin with natural steps like upping your probiotic intake, or using a pH balancing intimate wash. :) Hormonal birth control will not fix the pH balance of the vagina. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@lunette.com if there is anything else we can assist with!
-Team Lunette
Hi, could birth control pills end with that itchiness before the period starts? My gynecologist said that they could help me with other problems (my period is really long and painful) but I refused to take them. Now I don’t know what to do. I kinda feel that in my case the itchiness could be because of an hormonal issue because have it some days before my period starts and when it finishes I don’t feel it anymore. Also when I feel the itchiness my vagina is so dry but I don’t feel pain, that burning sensation or any other symptom. Thank you
Hi Tabitha! Because everybody and every BODY is different, we recommend consulting a doctor for a more detailed explanation into the itching you are experiencing <3
-Team Lunette
Hi Naomi! Itching before periods is quite common and can go away on its own. If the itching is severe or lasts longer the culprit may be infection and it is best to consult a doctor. If you are concerned about your period it is also best to check in with a doctor about it. As we are not medical professionals we cannot offer diagnosis. <3
-Team Lunette
Hi, I only experience itching few days before my period but after my period ends, the itching stops and when it’s time for ovulation, it begins again.. i want to know the reason for it.
Hello, I have been having an itching Virginia for three days now and my period came today looking very dark. Please is it normal?
Hi, I only experience itching few days before my leriod but after my period ends, the itching stops and when it’s time for ovulation, it begins again.. Is it hormones and is it totally safe and healthy?
Hi Javeria! We recommend contacting a doctor so they can examine the cause of the itch and provide relief. :)
-Team Lunette
Hi, Sabrina! We encourage you to consult a doctor as soon as possible so they can offer you relief. :)
-Team Lunette
