What should women pay attention to in their daily vaginal hygiene

After women urinate, wiping correctly with qualified toilet paper will not cause gynecological infection. On the contrary, not wiping may cause vulvar and urinary tract infection. Therefore, the correct approach is to wipe dry with clean toilet paper immediately after urinating. Of course, changing underwear frequently should also be encouraged.

Survey 1: Rubbing does not cause vaginitis

The vagina is a structure that is connected to the outside world and it is impossible to be absolutely sterile. However, the vagina relies on its self-cleaning function to inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria and ensure vaginal health. In the normal vaginal flora, Lactobacillus is a dominant flora. Estrogen makes the tissue structure of the vagina conducive to the growth of vaginal Lactobacillus. The metabolites of vaginal Lactobacillus can keep the vagina in a weakly acidic environment with a pH value of 3.8-4.4, thereby inhibiting the growth of other bacteria. This is the self-cleaning function of the vagina. In this state, even vaginal Gardnerella, which may cause bacterial vaginosis, will not cause disease due to its small number and slow reproduction. It is precisely because of this self-cleaning effect that a small amount of bacteria in the environment, or a small amount of bacteria that is contaminated to the outside of the vagina through toilet paper when wiping the vulva, will not pose a major threat to vaginal health.

So what are the common causes of vaginitis? When the ecological balance of the vaginal flora is broken, or a large number of exogenous pathogens (such as Trichomonas, etc.) invade, vaginitis may occur. If the estrogen level in the body decreases (such as after menopause) or the weakly acidic environment of the vagina is destroyed (such as vaginal douching), the environment in the vagina will be unfavorable for the growth of lactobacilli and the self-cleaning function of the vagina will be destroyed. In addition, long-term use of antibiotics to inhibit the growth of Lactobacillus, or low immunity of the body (such as diabetic patients and patients who use hormones or immunosuppressants for a long time) can also cause other pathogens to become dominant and cause vaginal inflammation. It should be pointed out that after sexual intercourse, the weakly acidic environment of the vagina will be destroyed, and the pH value can rise to 7.2 and maintain for 6-8 hours. Therefore, frequent sexual intercourse can become a risk factor for vaginitis by destroying the growth environment of Lactobacillus.

Survey 2: Rubbing is beneficial for preventing urinary tract infections

Because the female urethra is shorter and straighter than the male urethra, and the skin of the female perineum has deeper and more wrinkles, the bacteria that multiply at the urethral opening can easily cause retrograde infection and cause inflammation of the urethra and bladder. According to foreign data, among patients aged 20-50, the incidence of urinary tract infection in women is 50 times higher than that in men. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, about 50%-60% of female urinary and reproductive tract inflammation is caused by unclean lower body.

The most effective way to prevent UTIs is proper cleaning. If you do not wipe your underwear dry immediately after urinating, the residual urine will make the underwear very moist, providing a suitable breeding environment for various bacteria. The growth and reproduction of these bacteria can easily lead to inflammation of the urinary system.

my country's national standard for toilet paper (GBT20810-2006) also takes into account the importance of hygiene and makes clear requirements for the microorganisms in toilet paper: Escherichia coli (a common pathogen of female urethritis), Staphylococcus aureus and hemolytic Streptococcus (common pathogens of skin infections) must not be detected; it also requires that the total number of microbial colonies must be less than 600 per gram. If you use qualified toilet paper, it is unlikely to cause urinary tract infection.

In addition, if the vulva is not wiped clean after urination, in addition to the urinary system being susceptible to infection, local immersion in urine may also cause diseases such as vulvitis and vulvar eczema. It can be seen that wiping dry immediately after urinating is a good hygiene habit. The key is to choose qualified and safe toilet paper.

Survey 3: What should women pay attention to in their daily genital hygiene?

1. Do not hold your urine at ordinary times. Develop the habit of drinking more water and urinating more frequently. Urine flow flushing the urethra helps prevent urethritis.

2. Wipe the perineum clean in time after urinating, and use qualified and clean toilet paper.

3. Use the correct wiping method: Since the defense of the urethra, vagina, and anus against bacteria increases in sequence, and the cleanliness decreases in sequence, when wiping the perineum, you should wipe from front to back.

4. Pay attention to hygiene during sexual life. When having sex with a stranger, be sure to use protective measures such as condoms, and seek timely treatment if your sexual partner has an infectious disease.

5. Avoid taking a bath in a tub and take a shower instead. Avoid douching unless necessary.

6. Change your underwear frequently, and choose underwear made of loose and breathable fabrics, such as pure cotton or breathable and quick-drying functional fabrics. Tight and non-breathable synthetic underwear can compress the vulva, leading to blood circulation disorders and local moisture in the vulva, causing diseases such as nonspecific vulvitis.

7. If you experience any discomfort in the vulva, seek medical attention immediately.

Conclusion: The rumor is shattered. After urinating, the vulva should be dried promptly with clean, qualified toilet paper products. From a hygiene perspective, the practice of "I don't wipe" is not advisable.