Obstetrician and gynecologist: It’s best not to use sanitary pads if you can avoid it!

If you want to use panty liners, you should try to choose cotton pads and avoid scented ones; panty liners should be changed at least every 4 hours and should not be used immediately after bathing.

Half of young women suffer from dirty private parts

A survey shows that 45% of the women interviewed have felt embarrassed because of their own or their partner’s unclean private parts, and more than half of young women have been troubled by unclean private parts.

When the pH value of the female genitals is between 3.8 and 4.2, they will form a natural protection against bacteria. However, when women start to have sex, menstruation, semen, oral contraceptives, etc.

It will interfere with the pH value of the vagina, thereby weakening the acidic protection of the vagina, facilitating the growth of viruses, and increasing the risk of vaginal infection, including Candida infection and viral vaginitis.

Experts point out that when the vaginal pH value is 6, the vulva will experience pain and inflammation, and when the pH value is 7, the vulva will feel itchy. Patients must seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.

The gelatin on the surface of the pad makes the vagina moist

Various types of sanitary pads claim to improve personal hygiene in order to prevent vaginal secretions from getting on underwear. However, experts say that sanitary pads are best not to be used if possible. The gelatin on the surface of the pads is "airtight", making the vagina moist and creating a breeding ground for viruses, greatly increasing the risk of vaginitis infection. Pregnant women infected with vaginitis may be at risk of premature birth. When the virus infects the cervix and causes pelvic inflammation, the ureters may be damaged, making ectopic pregnancy and infertility more likely.

Therefore, to prevent vaginitis, you should maintain personal hygiene, do not use soap or shower gel with high alkalinity to clean your genitals, and it is best to choose cotton underwear.

Small "stick" for pads

If you really feel uncomfortable with the secretions, it is not impossible to use sanitary pads, but you should be careful to use them in moderation. There are also some "tips" when using sanitary pads.

1. Use a pure cotton pad, which will be more breathable.

2. Do not use scented sanitary pads because the fragrance comes from the addition of chemical agents, which is irritating to the skin and is not good for the local environment.

3. Replace the sanitary pad at least every 4 hours to avoid excessive bacteria accumulation for too long.

4. Do not use the sanitary pad immediately after bathing. Let the local environment dry thoroughly. It is best to use a hair dryer and blow dry it slowly with cold air before sticking the sanitary pad. Do not let the environment start out damp.

5. After urinating, try to wipe the secretions clean with a tissue to reduce the "load" of the sanitary pad.