Can vaginal flatulence be restored after a normal delivery?

Natural childbirth seems extremely scary for most women, because the narrow vaginal opening is also the passage for the baby to come into this world. Many women experience varying degrees of difficulty when giving birth, and it can be said that they are giving birth to a child with their own lives. Natural childbirth can also cause great harm to a woman's vagina. Women are prone to suffering from "vaginal flatulence" after childbirth, which many women find difficult to accept. So, can vaginal flatulence after normal delivery be restored?

Women are prone to "vaginal flatulence" after childbirth

Feng Chonglian said that a normal vagina is tightly fitted together, and the vaginal opening is like two tightly closed doors. However, during the delivery process, the fetus passes through the birth canal, causing the vagina to relax due to excessive expansion, or even lose its elasticity. As a result, the front and back walls of the vagina cannot fit tightly, and some even form cavities, which can easily lead to "vaginal flatulence". Generally speaking, many women can return to normal during the postpartum period, but some women cannot fully recover, especially those who have a prolonged labor, a large fetus, or a narrow pelvis.

In addition to women who have given birth who are prone to "vaginal flatulence", too frequent sexual intercourse can also cause the vaginal muscles to overwork due to frequent contractions, resulting in relaxation. When performing an artificial abortion, the vagina needs to be stretched open with tools first. In this case, "vaginal flatulence" may also be caused by vaginal relaxation, especially in women who have suffered repeated miscarriages.

Constipation can aggravate the symptoms of vaginal flatulence

Constipation can aggravate vaginal flatulence symptoms. Constipation can cause increased abdominal pressure in patients, and the abdomen will press on the vagina like an inflated balloon. If there is a small amount of gas in the patient's vagina, it will be squeezed out and make a noticeable sound.

In addition, "vaginal flatulence" may also occur after the vagina is infected with anaerobic bacteria, Trichomonas, or certain gas-producing bacilli. In this case, the airflow from the vagina is mostly weak, and the more important symptoms are increased vaginal discharge, vulvar itching or vaginal discomfort.

This is because the microorganisms that infect the vagina produce gas during the reproduction process and exist in the vagina. When the body position changes or the abdominal pressure increases, these gases are discharged from the vagina. Doctors remind that when this happens, you should go to the hospital to see a gynecologist in time and receive treatment under the doctor's guidance.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, "vaginal flatulence" is a manifestation of spleen deficiency. Women with postpartum disorders often suffer from spleen deficiency. Although the damage is not serious, their muscles recover more slowly. In the above situation, when negative pressure is formed in the vagina (such as lying on your back, inhaling, etc.), the air enters the deepest part of the vagina. When you stand up or increase abdominal pressure, the air is discharged from the vagina, often with a sound. At this time, you can take Buzhong Yiqi Decoction which is composed of Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Angelica sinensis, etc. In addition, some women's "vaginal flatulence" is caused by liver qi stagnation, and they can take Xiaoyao Pills under the guidance of a doctor.

As for patients who suffer from "vaginal flatulence" due to vaginal inflammation, Chinese medicine considers it to be "lower-burner damp heat", which is often accompanied by symptoms such as bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth, thick yellow tongue coating, red tongue, and low back pain. At this time, you can take "Er Miao San" and "Ba Zheng San" which contain Phellodendron chinense and Atractylodes macrocephala.

How to prevent and treat "vaginal blowing"?

Experts say that first of all, you should pay attention to postpartum conditioning and take some Chinese medicine that invigorates the qi, strengthens the spleen and promotes blood circulation to allow the birth canal to recover as soon as possible; in addition, you should pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva and avoid unclean sexual life to prevent infection with bacteria; in terms of diet, you can take foods that strengthen the spleen, such as Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, tangerine peel, lentils, etc., and drink chicken soup frequently. Chicken soup has the effect of strengthening the body and is very beneficial for the recovery of the mother's body; finally, keep the bowels open.