According to statistics of the Ministry of Health, up to 90% of Vietnamese women of reproductive age (from 15 to 49 years old) suffer from gynecological -related diseases at least once in their lifetime.In particular, people with knowledge, high income or a group of young women who have never had sex also have a high rate.

Specialist 1 Cao Thi Hong Chi, Director of the Center for Reproductive Health Examination and Prodators (Vietnam Family Planning Association) said that there are many factors leading to gynecological infections.Among them, unsafe relationships and improper hygiene (including washing unclean underwear to create conditions for bacteria, mushrooms to reside, proliferate ...) are the leading causes.

Doctor Cao Hong Chi said that there are many causes of gynecological infections, affecting women's health.Photo: Le Phuong.

With 30 years of experience in caring and advising women about the seals related to obstetrics and faculties, Dr. Cao Hong Chi advises, the main agents that cause inflammation as well as the negative impact on healthGynecology includes:

Bacteria

According to Dr. Cao Hong Chi, the vagina is the residence of millions of bacteria, including beneficial and harmful bacteria.Bacterial bacteria are Lactobacillus, they are like a fence to protect the genital area, helping to balance the vaginal environment.However, when this environment imbalances, harmful bacteria such as Mobiluncus, Gardnerella, Bacteroides and Mycoplasma will attack and increase exponentially, causing vaginitis with manifestations such as itching, unpleasant odor,burning when urinating ...

Virus

The virus is also an inflammatory agent for women.Dr. Chi said that the most common inflammatory virus is Herpes Simplex (HSV), causing herpes infection.The virus is likely to be sexually transmitted, with the main symptoms of pain, accompanied by ulcers in the vaginal area, even inside and only detected when gynecological examination.

Mushrooms are one of the main factors that cause gynecological infections in women.Photo: Freepik

Candida mushroom

Candida (yeast) is a fungus that causes vaginitis very common and is easily re -released, repeated.The fungus attacks and causes vaginitis often due to unsatisfactory hygiene, or after going through a phase of use, especially antibiotics.Antibiotics into the body will kill beneficial bacteria with the vagina, from which the yeast thrives and causes infections.The most recognizable symptom of mushrooms is ivory -white secretion, no smell, accompanied by itching, dry, dry, painful every time you urinate.

Dr. Chi warned that when viruses, bacteria or fungi attacks, if not detected and treated promptly, will greatly affect the living, as well as gynecological health.Specifically, it can cause some common problems below:

Urinary tract infection (UTI): This is an infection in any part of the urinary system, ureter, bladder and urethra.Urinary tract infections often occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and then grow in the bladder.

The typical symptom of urinary tract infection is burning when urinating, opaque urine or blood, pain in the pelvis ... If not treated promptly, it is easy to cause dangerous complications such as infection and nephritis, glycemic infections, especially pregnant women are also at risk of preterm birth, miscarriage ...

Vaginitis (vaginitis): According to Dr. Chi, this is the most common disease when the genital area is attacked by bacteria.If this condition is not treated promptly, it will increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, etc. Especially, with pregnant women, bacterial vaginitis associated with increased riskInflammation of amniotic fluid, early rupture of amniotic fluid, premature labor and premature birth.

Skin irritation and allergies: The skin irritation is often caused by inflammation, causing itching, scratching, causing the skin to be damaged.In addition, the improperly cleaning of underwear, washing with chemical detergents that can easily cause skin irritation, especially sensitive areas.

The irritating or allergic skin allergies if not treated promptly can cause bacteria to grow quickly, thereby attacking the vagina, making inflammation worse.

Washing underwear with specialized laundry detergent will minimize the risk of vaginal infections.Photo: BabyClothing.

From the above analysis, Dr. Cao Hong Chi said that to protect the private area, in addition to practicing safety relationships, women should pay attention to the following:

Complete nutritional supplements to improve resistance.

Choose and clean underwear properly.Choose pants made of good absorbent cotton material, fit and comfortable.Small pants after replacement should be washed immediately with specialized washing liquid.This helps to limit the opportunity for bacteria and fungi to grow, multiply as well as ensure the washing of stubborn stains such as blood, fluid, vaginal discharge, urine deposits still adhesion ... while ensuring pHGentle, non -irritating to the skin.

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