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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Huynh Thi Hien - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.Vaginal infection during pregnancy is a very common condition in women, the disease causes itching in the private area, a lot of secretions, abnormal discharge,... Definitive treatment can affect the mother's health and the development of the baby.
1. Vaginal infections during pregnancy are dangerous?
Bacterial vaginosis is a very common condition in pregnant women, most commonly during the first or third trimester of pregnancy.Vaginal infections during pregnancy cause vaginitis, pregnant women will have symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning pain, swelling, white blood more than usual, mucus appears white powder on Underpants, bad breath with an unpleasant fishy odor, very tired, uncomfortable body, burning pain during intercourse or urination.
However, some women have vaginitis during pregnancy but have no symptoms, making it difficult to detect and treat.
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2. Causes of bacterial vaginosis
The reasons that increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis during this period are:The increase in hormone levels and changes in vaginal pH make the yeast and bacteria living in the vagina out of balance. Improper personal hygiene, prolonged use of antibiotics, douching too deeply Unprotected sex, contracting sexually transmitted diseases
Quan hệ tình dục không an toàn, mắc các bệnh lây qua đường tình dục
Caused by Candida: Candida is a fungus found inside the vagina, under normal vaginal pH conditions, they are completely harmless. However, during pregnancy, vaginal pH changes, fungi have the conditions to multiply, grow, and cause inflammation. Vaginitis caused by Candida is not difficult to treat, but the disease is easy to recur. If the treatment is not complete, the fungus remains during vaginal delivery, the fungus can cause fungal dermatitis, more dangerous can cause fungal pneumonia in babies. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): This is a very common cause, 1 in 5 pregnant women will develop BV bacterial vaginosis. Pregnant women with the disease will have an increased risk of amniotic fluid infection, premature rupture of membranes, increased risk of premature birth and miscarriage, postpartum endometritis, and low birth weight babies. Causes of gonorrhea: When infected with gonorrhea, pregnant women will experience symptoms such as itching in the intimate area, harsh urination, cloudy urine with pus, strong white blood, and pain in the lower abdomen. If untreated, it will adversely affect the fetus, the risk of preterm birth increases by about 8% compared with mothers without infection, the baby is born with low birth weight due to fetal malnutrition, the baby's eyes are at risk of Bacterial invasion during vaginal delivery causes vision loss, blindness.
3. What to do if you have vaginitis during pregnancy?
Some women have vaginitis during pregnancy but the symptoms are not obvious, so it is mistaken as a normal sign of pregnancy. So in some cases, there are symptoms such as itching in the private area, vaginal discharge, ... but due to subjective or fear of taking medication that will affect the baby, they do not go to the doctor. These are the wrong ways to handle it.To prevent bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy does not affect the health of yourself and the baby, mothers need to have regular antenatal and gynecological examinations. When the intimate area has signs of infection, it is necessary to go to the doctor promptly, the doctor may order to take samples from vaginal secretions for testing to find the cause of the disease. Depending on the cause and extent of the infection, the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment method.
Kkhám thai và khám phụ khoa đều đặn để bé và mẹ khỏe mạnh
Proper genital hygiene is also a way to prevent disease. To avoid bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy, note the following points:
Before and after sex, the couple needs to clean their genitals clean.. Do not soak in pond water. or dirty water areas, do not take a long bath. Absolutely do not arbitrarily douche deep vaginal because it can cause vaginal damage and uterine bleeding. Should use feminine hygiene solution and clean water to wash the outside of the private area. After going to the toilet, you must clean the intimate area with a soft cotton towel. Choose underwear made of cool, absorbent materials, and avoid wearing underwear that is too tight. Limit eating sugar and sweets because they can increase the amount of vaginal discharge, eating a lot of yogurt can help prevent vaginitis during pregnancy effectively.
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