Types of vaginitis and their prevention

Vaginitis is one of the common gynecological diseases in women, and it can occur in women of all ages. Unhygienic conditions on the grass, infections during menstruation, etc. all lead to vaginitis. So what should we do about vaginitis? First of all, we must pay attention to the hygiene of the genitals, wash it with clean water every day, and pay attention to hygiene after sexual intercourse. The causes of vaginitis include infections during menstruation, infections after sexual intercourse, and infections from utensils in public places. If you feel any discomfort in your lower body, seek treatment immediately, don’t delay!

Vaginitis classification

1. Trichomonas vaginitis

Symptoms: Increased leucorrhea, which is milky white or yellow, sometimes purulent, often foamy and smelly. In severe cases, there is bloody leucorrhea, dysuria, frequent urination, and hematuria.

Hazards: It may be complicated by Trichomonas urethritis, cystitis, and pyelonephritis. Since Trichomonas can devour sperm, it may cause infertility and affect sexual life.

2. Bacterial vaginosis

Symptoms: Increased leucorrhea, which is grayish white, thin and foamy. The vaginal mucosa is congested, with scattered bleeding spots, itchy and burning sensation in the vulva, and a foul odor in the vulva.

Hazards: Can induce genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, perinephritis, etc.

3. Fungal vaginitis

Symptoms: vulvar itching, vulvar and vaginal burning pain, increased leucorrhea with a tofu-dreg-like appearance, sometimes accompanied by frequent urination, urinary frequency, and dysuria. During gynecological examination, a white film-like substance can be seen attached to the inner side of the labia minora and the vaginal mucosa, which can be wiped off to reveal a red and swollen mucosal surface. In the acute phase, damaged erosive surfaces or superficial ulcers can be seen.

Hazards: difficult to cure, prone to recurrence, causing premature birth, fetal infection and malformation, etc.

4. Nonspecific vaginitis

Symptoms: A feeling of falling and burning in the vagina, accompanied by pelvic discomfort and general fatigue. Vaginal discharge increases and becomes purulent, serous, and has a foul odor. Because the secretions irritate the urethral opening, it can cause frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating.

Hazards: It can cause vaginal adhesions, vaginal pyometra or intrauterine pyometra, and easily lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, premature rupture of membranes and chorioamnionitis, etc.

5. Senile vaginitis

Symptoms: Increased leucorrhea, yellow in color, watery, purulent and smelly in severe cases, sometimes bloody or accompanied by spotting, itching or burning sensation in the vulva, dryness and pain, distension in the lower abdomen, and when the urethra is affected, there will be frequent, urgent and painful urination.

Hazards: Cause vaginal adhesions, vaginal pyometra or uterine pyometra

Vaginitis can cause women to feel very uncomfortable and itchy, so it must be treated as soon as possible. If vaginitis is not taken seriously, it will affect fertility. Secondly, patients with vaginitis should pay attention to their diet and not eat seafood, but eat more light foods. There are many types of vaginitis, and each one must be taken seriously. Pay attention to hygiene during menstruation. Wash your vulva more often during menstruation, three times a day. Don't wear tight pants during menstruation, and keep them breathable.