If women don't pay attention to hygiene in their daily lives, their vaginas are easily infected by bacteria, leading to vaginitis. So how can vaginal infections be prevented? Below is some information on this topic.
The most common symptoms of vaginal infection
1. Vulvar discomfort: This includes varying degrees of vulvar itching, which generally has no obvious time frame, but the itching is more pronounced at rest and when the patient is stressed. There may also be varying degrees of external burning sensation, and some patients experience pain during sexual intercourse.
2. Abnormal vaginal discharge: Significantly increased vaginal discharge, thin and homogeneous or thin and pasty, grayish-white, grayish-yellow, or milky-yellow in color, with a distinctive fishy odor. Because alkaline prostatic fluid can cause the release of amines, the odor worsens during or after sexual intercourse. The vaginal pH increases during menstruation, which can also exacerbate the odor during or after menstruation. A very small number of patients with vaginitis may experience lower abdominal pain, difficulty with sexual intercourse, and abnormal urination. The vaginal mucosa epithelium does not show obvious congestion during the onset of vaginitis.
How to prevent vaginal infections
1. Avoid wearing tight pants and synthetic fiber underwear; wear breathable, dry, pure cotton products instead. Do not use cleaning solutions frequently to avoid disrupting the bacterial balance. Do not use panty liners except during menstruation. Underwear should be frequently sun-dried or boiled in hot water.
Second, maintain a reasonable and hygienic sex life, and avoid having sex too frequently; wash the vulva with warm water before and after intercourse.
Third, diabetic patients should keep their blood sugar within the normal range and avoid abusing medications and immunosuppressants.
4. After using the toilet, use toilet paper to clean the genitals from front to back to avoid bringing bacteria from the rectum into the vagina.
Fifth, try to avoid swimming as much as possible, because Candida has a strong ability to survive in water, and women are more likely to get Candida infection while swimming.
The above are some ways to prevent vaginal infections. As long as women pay attention to personal hygiene, maintain a regular diet, go to bed and wake up on time, and avoid unsafe sex in their daily lives, they can greatly reduce their chances of getting a vaginal infection.
