2 bad habits of taking care of ‘private areas’ can easily cause gynecological inflammation
PT Health Life – Although many women diligently practice daily hygiene, they make common mistakes that can easily lead to itching and gynecological inflammation.
1. Improper hygiene habits can easily cause gynecological inflammation.
Daily intimate hygiene helps prevent the accumulation of vaginal discharge, sweat, urine and feces, especially useful for women with foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Proper hygiene helps prevent bacterial vaginosis. However, according to doctors at Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, improper hygiene increases the risk of vaginal infections , causing gynecological inflammation . Below are two common habits:
Using a vaginal douche:
Washing the vagina with water seems to clean it, but in fact it pushes dirt and bacteria back up into the uterus. Washing with water with an inappropriate pH level can cause the vagina to become dry or infected.
The habit of women doing vaginal douching causes bacteria to increase, penetrate the uterine cavity, fallopian tubes, causing inflammation of the adnexa, inflammation and adhesion of the fallopian tubes. The infection causes adhesion of the uterine cavity, making this part not intact, therefore, the embryo cannot be in the uterus. From there, treatment and having children become more difficult.
Never use a bidet in the bathroom to douche the vagina.
Sharing towels:
Towels that are shared with many people or not washed regularly will become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi.
Using this towel to wipe the private area makes women more susceptible to fungal infections, causing itching and inconvenience in daily life.
Over-cleaning can aggravate vulvar symptoms (e.g., contact dermatitis symptoms) or alter the natural conditions of the vagina, especially the pH and vaginal flora. Therefore, pay attention to proper hygiene.
If vaginitis is treated early and promptly, it will not affect fertility. On the contrary, self-treatment or self-medication can easily lead to acute or chronic inflammation.
2. Tips for healthy intimate care, reducing the risk of gynecological inflammation
There are simple things you can do to keep your genitals healthy, and the tips below can also help relieve the symptoms of some infections and irritations:
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| Toilet and menstruation |
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3. How to maintain vaginal microflora
Dr Joan Matas is an integrative gynecologist, specialist in Breast Pathology, Fertility and Molecular Medicine and Nutrition, Barcelona has some other helpful suggestions for maintaining the balance of the vaginal flora, such as:
Dietary care: A diet rich in carbohydrates promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines and urinary tract, so it should be limited. Among the foods recommended for regular consumption for vaginal flora are yogurt or fermented products, nuts, foods rich in fiber and omega fatty acids.
Drink enough water : Drink a good amount of fluids every day, at least 1.5 liters through water, natural vegetable juices, broths. A well-hydrated body facilitates pH balance in the genital area, preserves cervical mucus and lubrication.
Clothing: Avoid wearing clothes that are too tight because the genital area is exposed to high temperatures and sweat, especially if the clothes are made of synthetic materials.
See your gynecologist at least once a year and if you notice any changes in your genital area, seek medical help.
