Spring has come again, a good time when warm weather and blooming flowers allow people to take off their thick coats and go out for spring outings, but this season also brings many people troubles.
Spring is not only a season when various allergic diseases are rampant, but also a time for recent outbreaks like influenza, as well as a favorable season for the reproduction of bacteria and viruses.
It is also a season that many women find troublesome because as soon as spring arrives, they suffer from vaginal infections.
Why is vaginal infection prone to occur in spring?
Spring sees significant temperature fluctuations. In southern regions, this time may be characterized by continuous rainy days and relatively humid temperatures. In the north, there are more dust storms, making the surrounding living environment damp and hot, providing a conducive environment for the growth and reproduction of bacteria and viruses.
Women’s private parts are naturally moist, making them more susceptible to bacterial growth. A slight oversight or weakened immunity can trigger infections and inflammation.
Furthermore, some people often experience symptoms like dry skin, peeling, irritation, or cracked corners of the mouth during spring, which could indicate a lack of vitamin B. Vitamin B deficiency can also lead to the outbreak of fungal vaginal infections.
Although treating vaginal infections is easy, they tend to recur easily. Many women have experienced the distress caused by vaginal infections, and the condition can occur at any age.
If there is a mycoplasma infection in addition, it should be treated together by the couple.
While many women are diagnosed with vaginal infections, they may also have concurrent mycoplasma or chlamydial infections, leading some to wonder if it is a sexually transmitted disease.
Although not classified as STDs, mycoplasma and chlamydial infections are mostly transmitted through sexual contact, and there is also a possibility of transmission through daily contact with infected items such as towels, underwear, or toilet seats.
Therefore, if a vaginal infection is diagnosed along with concurrent mycoplasma or chlamydial infection, it is recommended for both partners to actively undergo treatment simultaneously.
A standard treatment regimen lasts for two weeks, followed by a cessation of medication for 3-5 days before reevaluation. For most individuals, a single treatment course is sufficient for a cure.
Common causes of vaginal infections in women
Firstly, weakened resistance. The vagina has its own acidic-alkaline balance, and if the local resistance is compromised, it can disrupt this balance, making it easier for pathogens to enter and trigger vaginal infections.
Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics or being a diabetic patient can decrease the body’s immunity, thereby increasing the risk of vaginal infections.
Secondly, poor hygiene of the private area. Excessive moisture in the female genital area, especially during menstruation or pregnancy when there is increased vaginal discharge, can lead to inflammation in the moist environment.
Many women, in the pursuit of cleanliness and hygiene, use gynecological cleansers for an extended period, inadvertently disrupting their natural acidic-alkaline balance, thus triggering vaginal infections.
Thirdly, decreased hormone levels in the body. The decline in estrogen levels during menopause or due to other factors can reduce the vaginal resistance, making the occurrence of atrophic vaginitis more likely.
