A few days ago, a micro-business owner added Xiao Jiu on WeChat through a group chat. Upon opening her Moments, Xiao Jiu was shocked to find that the advertising copy resembled that of low-quality cosmetics, and the densely packed gynecological advertisements left her stunned.
"Fungal infections and cervical erosion can be resolved in minutes with vaginal tightening."
"Cars need maintenance, and so do people. Prevention is better than cure. Vaginal tightening collagen helps detoxify daily and keeps diseases at bay..."
After browsing a few items, I discovered that she was selling all kinds of products, including health supplements, panty liners, and capsules, in various shapes and sizes, both internal and external.
A set of products costs 1888 yuan, and judging from her screenshots, business seems pretty good. Xiao Jiu frowned. It's already 2019, and if she hadn't seen her WeChat Moments, Xiao Jiu wouldn't have known that this kind of drug was still rampant in the market!
Xiao Jiu, who was very concerned, couldn't stand it anymore and specially invited Li Ye, the director of the Department of Gynecology at Beijing Hospital, to give us a popular science lesson on the correct way to manage women's private parts .
The mouths of WeChat sellers are deceitful ghosts.
After showing Dr. Li Ye the WeChat Moments posts from these micro-business sellers, Dr. Li shook her head and said, "These kinds of products definitely cannot be trusted. Most of the products sold by micro-business sellers and beauty salons have not undergone clinical trials. Improper use can cause negative effects. I have encountered many patients in my clinical practice who developed endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities, and inflammation after using similar unregulated products."
After talking with Dr. Li Ye, Xiao Jiu asked the WeChat seller of gynecological medicine what the product she was selling was called and whether it was a counterfeit or substandard product. The WeChat seller guaranteed that the product was genuine and effective, and gave her a website to check its authenticity. After checking, it showed that her product was genuine.
However, when searching on the official website of the State Food and Drug Administration, the product could not be found. The online seller immediately changed their story, saying that the product was not a treatment, but only an improvement, so naturally it wouldn't have a State Food and Drug Administration approval number. (Xiao Jiu's inner thoughts: a row of smiling faces)
Please stop detoxing, okay?
The book "A History of Absurd Medicine" mentions that the ancients believed that female organs were decaying, and that menstruation was a kind of "pollution," and that the private parts were dirty and unbearable.
Even in the 21st century, the "heart disease" of women needing to detoxify their organs remains deeply rooted in women's minds. With the help of some frightening photos from online vendors, many people fall for it and become convinced of the importance of detoxification.
Even opening a well-known search engine and entering "gynecological detoxification" will bring up a series of bizarre detoxification methods. "Take a 5-10cm section of scallion (above the root), chop the scallion section into small pieces, put it in a container and mash it into scallion paste, pour boiled water into the container, put the medicine granules into the container, soak for 7 minutes, then take it out and put it deep into the private area!" They even used raw garlic paste, which makes people shudder.
Dr. Li points out that menstruation and vaginal discharge are normal physiological phenomena and are not "toxins" at all! The amount and color of menstrual flow are related to the thickness of the endometrium and blood supply, and have nothing to do with "toxins".
If you notice abnormal blood color or unusual discharge, it may indicate menstrual irregularities or hormone-related disorders. It is recommended to consult a doctor and not to seek treatment at a beauty salon through massage or supplements.
Do not use medication indiscriminately.
Some people experience symptoms such as damp underwear and itching in the genital area. After hearing recommendations from others and taking certain medications that have cured them, or after seeing advertisements for "abnormal vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, etc." and feeling that these symptoms perfectly match their own, they buy medications to treat themselves.
"Although the medicine is genuine, this method is inappropriate. There are different types of vaginitis, and different types require different medications. No single drug can cure all vaginitis, which is why we have patients undergo vaginal secretion examinations in clinical practice. Applying the same treatment plan to every disease often has the opposite effect," said Dr. Li Ye.
The treatment methods for fungal and bacterial infections are completely opposite: fungal infections are treated with alkaline detergents, while bacterial infections are generally treated with acidic detergents such as potassium permanganate.
The medications used are also completely different: metronidazole is used for bacterial infections, while antifungal drugs are used for fungal infections.
Using the wrong medication can lead to vaginal flora imbalance and exacerbate the primary disease.
Correct nursing methods
A woman's private parts don't actually require much special care; just follow these points:
Change your underwear daily and wash it daily.
For married women, it is necessary to clean their private parts before and after sexual activity.
3. Keep the private area dry. Tight underwear does not allow for ventilation and breathability, so try to avoid wearing it, especially for patients with gynecological inflammation. Wearing tight underwear in the summer can easily trigger fungal infections. It is recommended to wear pure cotton underwear, loose underwear, or skirts.
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