The "little messenger" of whether secretions are healthy or not”

　　You will check the vagina healthy ?

　　Secretions—the “little messengers” of health”

　　Women's attitude towards vaginal discharge usually falls into two extremes: either they are indifferent to the traces left on their underwear, or they make a fuss about the slightest change in color. Compared with the former, the latter approach is relatively more preferable, because paying more attention to yourself will at least not make you lose anything. What's more, to a certain extent: whether vaginal secretions are normal or not is indeed a "barometer" that reflects physical health. Gynecology disease The first signs are always found in vaginal discharge.

　　In fact, it is normal for the vagina to produce and eliminate some secretions because each body organ has its own metabolism. White secretions with no odor and clear color are within the normal range, while secretions that are yellow, green and smelly are likely to be sexually transmitted diseases or bacterial Vaginitis performance. The secretion also changes with age and physical condition. For example, during pregnancy, the secretion will become thicker and thicker. menopause It will become thinner and thinner later.

　　Vulva color – a hidden symptom that cannot be ignored

　　The best time to do a self-examination is after taking a shower, using a small mirror so you can see the most hidden parts of your lower body. Use your fingers to do a small "search" in this area: first touch the surrounding areas skin , to see if there are any abnormal protrusions. Also, pay attention to the color of your vulva skin. The vulva of a healthy mature woman is slightly darker than the rest of the body, and the color of the vulva becomes darker with age. There is no so-called "normal" number for the length and thickness of the labia majora and labia minora, nor do they have to be absolutely symmetrical. If you find any abnormal protrusions, or if you find that your vagina is white or red, you should go Hospital Do a detailed examination and let the doctor give you a more authoritative explanation. Because whitish color of the vulva is likely to be a sign of diabetes, while suspicious protrusions may be an alarm for sexually transmitted diseases.

　　There must also be rules and regulations for cleaning”

　　When we were children, our mother often told us: “After washing your face, don’t forget to wash behind your ears. ”That’s because behind the ears is often the “forgotten corner.” The skin of the vulva is not as smooth as other parts, and it is also the "dead spot" where garbage is most easily stored, so don't forget to rinse the vulva with running water every day when taking a bath. In addition to washing, pay attention to the way you clean after each bowel movement. The correct way is: wipe from front to back, never from back to front. In this way, the "garbage" printed on toilet paper will not affect the vaginal opening and urethra.
  
　　Lubricant - the protector of vaginal health

　　When you clearly have love in your heart, but because of vaginal dryness And when you have to reject your husband's gentle hints, a tube of water-based lubricant can solve your troubles. The reason for using lubricants is not only to enjoy sex, but also to protect vaginal health. Studies have found that having sex when vaginal dryness is likely to cause damage to the skin inside the vagina. At this time, various viruses are most likely to launch large-scale attacks when wounds appear on the skin inside the vagina.

　　The role of doctor - don’t play it lightly

　　Although seeing a doctor is not a pleasant experience, you should never play the role of a doctor easily, because if you are not careful, you may become a "Mongolian doctor". Xiaowen once did such a stupid thing: she felt vaginal itching a while ago, so she bought herself medicine based on the symptoms, only to find that the situation was getting worse. I went to see a doctor when I couldn't bear it anymore. It was found that Xiaowen originally suffered from early-stage bacterial vaginosis, which could be resolved by taking one or two cycles of antibiotics. Due to the delay in treatment, the inflammation had spread from the vagina to the cervix.