For women, having a period every month is a bit of a hassle, but compared to inflammation in private parts, women would rather have their period. Inflammation in private parts brings women both physical and psychological distress.
Physically, issues such as odor, itching, and excessive discharge are common, while psychologically it can lead to feelings of inferiority, lack of confidence, social anxiety, and even depression and irritability.
Previously, we have discussed the causes of gynecological inflammation, but may have overlooked some. Below, we will comprehensively summarize the reasons for you.
1. Poor hygiene
This is a well-known cause, as the private parts are easily exposed to feces, urine, vaginal secretions, and skin secretions, which can lead to bacterial growth causing vaginitis.
2. Weak immune system
Women with weakened immune systems are more prone to fungal vaginitis, which can recur.
3. Dryness
A normal vagina maintains a moist, slightly acidic environment that is resistant to bacteria. However, a dry vagina reduces its own immunity, leading to disease. The main causes of vaginal dryness include over-cleaning and using alkaline cleansers.
4. Aging
Elderly vaginal inflammation is related to age, as estrogen secretion decreases with age, leading to abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, burning sensations, and increased bacterial invasion, causing inflammation.
5. Overuse of antibiotic drugs
Many women who experience itching in private parts may self-treat with antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs purchased at pharmacies, disrupting the vagina’s natural balance and making it more susceptible to inflammation.
6. Overuse of contraceptive pills
Estrogens in contraceptive pills promote the growth of some fungi, leading to vaginitis. Women in this category should consider changing their contraceptive methods.
7. Unsanitary washing machines
Data shows that many bacteria on clothes come from washing machines rather than the human body. Washing underwear in an unsanitized washing machine significantly increases the risk of gynecological inflammation in women.
8. Humid weather
In the rainy season, women are more prone to vaginal infections and fungal vaginitis due to humid weather. The culprit is often underwear. During rainy days, underwear is not fully dried, allowing bacteria and fungi to multiply, leading to vaginal diseases.
Additionally, frequently hanging bras and underwear in bathrooms is also a contributing factor to infections.
9. Sanitary pads, liners
Although sanitary pads and liners are essential items for women during their periods and are sterilized, failure to change them timely and without ensuring hand hygiene can create a warm, moist environment that accelerates bacterial growth and vaginal odors.
10. Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
Women who use IUDs are more prone to vaginal infections and pelvic inflammatory diseases. Severe hormonal imbalances in women with insufficient estrogen secretion can also lead to similar issues. Inflammation in related organs, such as urinary tract infections and appendicitis, can also affect private parts, causing vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory diseases.
For women, normal vaginal discharge is not dirty; on the contrary, it is a cleaning mechanism, protecting the vagina’s slightly acidic environment and defending against external diseases.
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