90% of Vietnamese women have gynecological infections

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The rate of gynecological infections in Vietnamese women of childbearing age is up to 90%, of which the group of women with knowledge and income accounts for more than 70%. Not only is it common, but vaginal infections can also cause more serious gynecological diseases, affect reproductive health, and even lead to infertility in women. Why does Vietnam have such an alarming number? Here are some common causes: - Vietnamese women do not have the habit of annual reproductive health check-ups - The hot and humid climate in Vietnam easily creates an environment for disease-causing bacteria - Poor hygiene habits the right way - Unsafe sex - Tight underpants that don't breathe - Smoking, abortion - Inappropriate living and working mode - Hormonal imbalance, poor resistance
90% Women Vietnamese women suffering from gynecological inflammatory diseases
Symptoms of gynecological inflammatory diseases: - Vaginitis : Vaginal discharge is increased, mucus, thick, abnormal color and odor, vulvar itching or burning, frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, pain during sex, body fatigue.... - Inflammation Cervical : Manifestations of cervicitis include increased vaginal discharge that is viscous or purulent, sometimes accompanied by filaments of blood. - Pelvic inflammatory disease: Acute pelvic inflammatory disease often causes symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, heart palpitations, high fever, vaginal discharge with pus, or nausea, difficulty urinating... Patients with regional inflammation Chronic pelvic may have signs of mild fever, easy fatigue, lower abdominal distension, irregular menstruation... - Adnexitis (inflammation in fallopian tubes, ovaries...): Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease Acute appendicitis includes: fever, chills, severe pain in the lower abdomen... Chronic appendicitis can have different degrees of abdominal pain or the lower abdomen is full and painful, sometimes severe, sometimes mild, can be accompanied profuse discharge, back pain, irregular menstruation... - Endometriosis : Acute endometritis may present with fever, chills, lower abdominal pain, profuse vaginal discharge, sometimes with blood or an unpleasant odor. Symptoms of chronic disease are basically the same as acute diseases, can see excessive menstruation, lower abdominal pain. When there are signs of a gynecological infection, the following instructions should be followed: - Immediately go to a hospital or a gynecological clinic for timely examination and treatment. - Treat both spouses or sexual partners fully on time and drugs as prescribed by the doctor. - Keep the external genitals dry and clean. Clean the intimate area daily with an appropriate, safe feminine hygiene solution. - Avoid sex until healed. - It is recommended to shower with a shower and avoid long-term immersion in water. Avoid wearing tight pants, wear loose, light clothes, especially in hot and humid weather. Should use cotton underwear... Methods of prevention Every year, women should go for regular health checkups every 6 months - 1 year. Early detection and treatment will bring better results, limit disease risks, costs as well as treatment time. Practice safe sex avoid catching or re-catching STIs caused by sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms should be used every time you have sex because condoms both prevent pregnancy and prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Good hygiene for both partners before and after sex. Women who are taking antibiotics, are pregnant, taking combined oral contraceptives... are favorable times for harmful microorganisms living symbiotically in the vagina to easily overgrow and cause disease. Therefore, the above subjects must be able to minimize the risks by: drinking a lot of water, not wearing nylon, tight clothes that cause heat and moisture in the private area (cotton is best). Practice personal hygiene to reduce the possibility of lower genital tract infections which means: - Daily cleaning of the vulva with a specialized feminine hygiene solution, drying with a clean towel, remembering to wipe from front to back. posterior (anus is last). Always keep the external genitals dry and clean. Avoid wearing tight, replace regular underpants. - Sanitary napkins must be clean and absorbent enough to be changed every 4 to 6 hours. - Do not use dirty water containing many microorganisms to wash the intimate area. - Do not use soap or strong detergents... to clean the intimate area. - Do not douche yourself without a doctor's prescription.
To help women have the opportunity to screen for gynecological diseases as well as detect cervical cancer early, Vinmec Royal City International Clinic 72 A Thanh Xuan - Hanoi has built a program to give away treatment vouchers. Price 500,000 VND for residents of Vinhomes Royal City (applicable to services: gynecological examination and consultation package)

For more information, please contact:

Vinmec Royal City International Clinic

1st floor, building R2, Royal City 72A Nguyen Trai Thanh Xuan Hanoi

Hotline: 04.3974.3558