5 common causes of vaginitis

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The article was professionally consulted by BSCK II Huynh Thi Hien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital.
The vagina is the muscular tissue and tube of the female genitalia that extends from the vulva to the cervix. The outside of the vaginal opening is partially covered by a membrane called the hymen, and the inner end is the cervix, which connects to the vagina. Not only plays an important role in the health apparatus, but the vagina also performs a reproductive function, so it is easy to have many serious problems. In the female vagina inherently exists bacteria, parasites and harmful fungi. When encountering the right environment, they will proliferate and overgrow, causing local inflammation, leading to women suffering from vaginitis.
Medical research reports have shown that 60% of women of reproductive age suffer from vaginitis, more than 65% of cases have recurrence after treatment, 30% of complications to other gynecological diseases and 20% lose the ability to become a mother.

1. Symptoms of vaginitis

Vaginitis is manifested by 1 of the following symptoms:
Vaginal discharge is abundant, milky white or yellow. Sometimes there is pus and there is a bad smell. Sometimes blood mixed with burning - itching vulva. Painful urination, sometimes blood in the urine. Lower stomach pain or pain during sex.

2. Causes of vaginitis

There are 5 main causes of vaginitis symptoms:
Impact through sexual contact: Having sex with someone who is infected with a sexually transmitted disease, or having sex too hard, having sex. having sex with many people, using unclean sex tools... Weakening of the body: When the body has a weak resistance, the vaginal environment is changed, making it easier for bacteria to enter the body and cause disease. Hormonal disorders: When women are pregnant, or on their period, there are often hormonal disturbances, causing the vaginal environment to change, bacteria entering and causing inflammation. Abuse of drugs: The habit of taking birth control pills and antibiotics too much can also cause vaginal inflammation. Because these drugs unbalance the vaginal pH and change the vaginal environment, harmful bacteria grow and cause disease. Improper hygiene: Poor hygiene, or the use of irritating soaps, improper douching, allergies will also cause vaginal infections.

3. What to do when there are symptoms of vaginitis?

When having symptoms of vaginitis, it is necessary to go to a gynecologist immediately to determine the cause of the disease, the condition of the disease and treat it promptly. Because symptoms of vaginitis, if not detected and treated promptly, will affect the health and quality of life of women:
Affect daily activities: Uncomfortable symptoms in the "private area" cause women want to scratch, scratch, douche the vagina continuously, affecting work, sex life... Causing a number of other dangerous gynecological diseases: prolonged vaginitis, pathogenic bacteria can attack deep inside causing inflammation of other parts: pelvic inflammatory disease, urethritis, endometritis ... Vaginitis causes infertility in women: Vaginitis lasts, vaginal discharge Many obstruct the fallopian tubes, preventing the egg from meeting the sperm, moreover, the vaginal environment is "destroyed" with an imbalance of sperm that can swim in and can't live => unable to conceive (infertility - infertility) ). Danger to pregnant women and effects on the fetus Pregnant women with vaginitis have a higher rate of premature birth, miscarriage, birth defects or retardation in physical and mental development, etc. many times other normal women, so the change in "private area" and need to perform medical examination and treatment as soon as possible to be more confident in married life and ensure the best for the fertility of women. woman. Vaginitis is a common gynecological disease in women, if not examined, can seriously affect reproductive health later in life. Therefore, you should go to a gynecologist to detect the risk of disease early, to ensure motherhood in the future.
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