Vaginitis caused by excessive disinfection of women's private parts

　　●What is fungal Vaginitis？

　　Answer: The common fungal vaginitis is "candida vaginitis". 10% of non-pregnant women and 30% of pregnant women have vaginal Candida parasites. It does not usually occur. When the infection occurs, the typical symptoms are Itching of the vulva , the patient's itching symptoms are mild and severe, and sometimes stop. When the itching is severe, the patient is restless and has trouble sleeping and eating. When the inflammation is severe, pain during urination and sexual intercourse may also occur. Increased leucorrhea is another main symptom of this disease. Typical leucorrhea of ​​candida vaginitis is like tofu or milk curd.

　　●Fungal vaginitis is sexually transmitted diseases ? Can couples infect each other through sex?

　　Answer: Due to maturity female The vagina is connected to the outside world. There are usually many pathogenic bacteria including Candida in the vagina, maintaining a balanced state. When the body's resistance weakens or antibiotics are used too much, fungi begin to multiply and do whatever they want. Its spread and recurrence are indeed closely related to sexual activities, so in a broad sense, it is also sexually transmitted disease one. However, because Candida exists in the human oral cavity, intestinal tract, and vaginal mucosa, Candida in these three locations can be transmitted to each other. Therefore, indirect contact is also a route of transmission of candida vaginitis.

　　Because the moist environment of the female vagina is more suitable for the growth and reproduction of bacteria, and male The genitals are relatively dry, and it is difficult to find Candida in this environment. However, if one party has an acute Candida infection, it is easy to cross-infect each other through sexual intercourse.

　　●Why does fungal vaginitis always recur after being cured?

　　Answer: Fungal vaginitis is indeed quite stubborn, and about 5%-10% of patients will experience recurrence during the treatment process. Usually, it is due to stopping the medication without permission before complete cure or the couple not receiving treatment at the same time during the treatment process, resulting in mutual infection.

　　When treating refractory fungal vaginitis, the woman should take nystatin orally during vaginal plug treatment to kill Candida albicans in her intestines. It is recommended that both couples undergo treatment, during which the couple should suspend sexual life. After medical treatment, symptoms will soon improve or disappear, but this is only a temporary suppression of Candida. The patient must not stop taking the medicine, but should follow the doctor's instructions, complete the treatment course (the medicine can be suspended during the menstrual period), and then arrive after the menstruation is clear. Hospital Do Gynecology Examination and microscopic examination of vaginal secretions will be considered normal if Candida cannot be found. Treatment will also be continued if needed. Only if there are no abnormalities in the gynecological examination and vaginal secretion microscopic examination for six consecutive months can it be considered completely cured.

　　●I am very particular about hygiene and use disinfectant to clean my lower body every day. How could I contract this disease?

　　Answer: Many women love to be clean and often buy gynecological cleaning and disinfectants, disinfectant pads, etc. for use. In fact, these practices are completely unnecessary, and vaginitis is often caused by frequent use of these products. Women's reproductive organs have unique defense structures and functions in anatomy and physiology, and they have a self-purifying effect. Excessive use of drugs and disinfectants for cleaning will destroy the microenvironment of the vagina itself, cause imbalance, and reduce the self-antibacterial ability of the vagina, making it easier for harmful microorganisms to invade and cause diseases. Women can prevent many reproductive tract diseases as long as they pay attention to personal hygiene in their daily lives and change their underwear frequently. If women have reproductive tract infections, they should seek medical advice promptly.