Women need to pay attention to the care of the vagina in daily life, especially timely prevention of vaginitis. This is a common gynecological inflammation in women, which poses a risk to women’s health, causing itching, abnormal discharge, and other discomforts. It also affects women’s fertility. Therefore, it’s important to pay attention to preventing vaginitis in daily life. So, how can women stay away from vaginitis?
Doctors from Xingyi Sunshine Hospital’s gynecology department say that these vaginal care tips can help prevent vaginitis!
01. Choose cotton underwear as much as possible
Women should choose underwear with good breathability to avoid increased temperature due to poor air circulation in the private area, leading to bacterial growth. Avoid wearing tight pants and using panty liners excessively. Panty liners are non-breathable, and if not changed timely, can promote bacteria growth and lead to vaginitis.
02. Reduce the use of antibiotics
Antibiotics can effectively treat diseases caused by bacterial infections, such as pharyngitis and fever. However, excessive use of antibiotics can inhibit the beneficial vaginal flora, leading to imbalanced vaginal bacteria and allowing fungi to multiply, resulting in vaginitis.
03. Pay attention to daily habits
Before and after using the toilet, women should wash their hands diligently. When wiping after defecation, follow the direction from the vagina to the anus. Maintain hygiene in public swimming pools and toilets. Avoid prolonged sitting to reduce humidity and heat, aiming to keep dry.
04. Try to avoid using contraceptive pills
Gynecology experts from Xingyi Sunshine Hospital remind women that the estrogen in contraceptive pills promotes fungal invasion, leading to vaginitis. If women repeatedly have candida vaginitis, they should avoid using contraceptive drugs.
05. Pregnant women should pay attention to preventing vaginitis due to hormonal changes
During pregnancy, the levels of body hormones, vaginal glycogen, and acidity increase, making it susceptible to fungal invasion. Thus, pregnant women should be cautious when using medication to treat vaginitis.
06. Diabetic women should control blood sugar levels and pay attention to preventing vaginitis
Due to high blood sugar levels, diabetic women have higher vaginal glycogen content and acidity, which favors fungal growth, leading to vaginitis. Therefore, diabetic women should control blood sugar levels.
07. Pay attention to proper vaginal hygiene in daily life
Women should maintain good hygiene in the private area, clean it promptly with warm water, and avoid douching, as it may cause inflammation. When using vaginal wash products, choose neutral, weakly acidic, or soap-free ones to avoid disrupting the vaginal balance and preventing vaginitis.
Xingyi Sunshine Hospital’s gentle reminder: Women, especially in terms of personal hygiene, should be cautious. Pay timely attention to your health. If there are any abnormalities in the private area, seek medical attention promptly. Women who have recovered from vaginitis should consider conceiving a baby to promote the baby’s health.
