How many women can easily cross the four gates?

A woman's body is beautiful, with exquisite curves gifted by the Creator. A woman's body is even more wonderful, with four mechanisms cleverly designed by the Creator. No matter how bacteria and dust play tricks on her, she always has a way to sweep them away and get rid of them. That is our body's supreme defense and the four-door defense against pathogens.

Defense 1: Labia Blockage

They may look like just some insignificant wrinkles of skin, but they are actually two doors to a woman's private parts. Except when you are sexually aroused, the labia majora and minora are normally closed, covering the urethral and vaginal openings. Bacteria and dust are kept out, thus ensuring the safety of the urinary and reproductive systems.

Portal needs: moderate cleanliness, adequate nutrition, and protection from harm

Lifestyle plus and minus points:

1. Warm water cleaning + 2 points

Some people think that the vulva is stained with urine and is a dirty place, so they wash it with soap, hot water, or detergent every night. In fact, the vulva is not dirtier than the mouth and nose. Excessive cleaning will cause the bacterial flora of the vulva to be imbalanced, resulting in local inflammation, and the gates will be uneasy, allowing bacteria to enter. You can use warm water to clean it every day, and you only need to wash the vulva without doing deep cleaning.

2. Lower limb exercise +1 point

Private parts may also suffer from malnutrition, which is caused by local neurovascular disorder. It can be improved by increasing lower limb exercise and promoting blood circulation. For example, the rubbing exercise for the vulva: lie prone, straighten your right leg, bend your left leg and place it on your right leg, straighten the instep of your foot, try to touch the ground with your left knee, twist and rub your hips, hold for 10 seconds, then change your leg and do the same movement.

3. Abuse of hormone drugs - 2 points

Itching is the most common problem on the vulva, and the best way to deal with it is to see a doctor. Never buy medicines on your own, especially hormone drugs containing "pine", which may temporarily relieve symptoms but pose greater risks. If the itching is really unbearable, local cold compress can provide temporary relief.

4. "Violent Love" - ​​1 point

Sometimes, the passion can be quite intense. He likes the feeling of being in control and even more likes to experience the excitement both on and off the horse. Under strong mechanical friction or when changing body positions, the vulva is subjected to violent blows, which may cause congestion or hematoma under the skin, causing the portal to not close tightly.

The second defense: vaginal acidity

Vaginal epithelial cells can thicken and refresh the vaginal wall, making it difficult for pathogens to invade. More importantly, it is rich in glycogen, which can be broken down by parasitic lactobacilli to produce lactic acid, creating an acidic environment in the vagina and inhibiting the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria that grow in alkaline environments.

Portal needs: intact epithelial cells and balanced vaginal ecology

Lifestyle plus and minus points:

1. Contraception +1 point

When surgery is performed due to unexpected pregnancy, the mechanical damage from the surgical instruments can damage the vaginal wall and temporarily disarm the body's defenses. Therefore, when you are not planning to have a baby, contraception is a good way for women to protect themselves. Don't take chances at any time.

2. Vaginal self-examination +1 point

Germany has developed a new vaginal self-examination method, which mainly detects the acidity and alkalinity of vaginal secretions and determines whether bacterial infection occurs.

3. Overwork - 2 points

The vaginal flora is highly exclusive. The proportion and survival site of microorganisms are controlled by hormones in the body and the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina, making it difficult for foreign bacteria to settle. When you are overly tired and your body is overdrawn, this control ability is greatly reduced, and the normal combination of bacterial flora will change, resulting in an imbalance in the proportion of bacteria and causing illness.

4. Be your own doctor - 2 points

When there is a disease in the vagina, it should be diagnosed through professional examination. The flora in the vagina restrain each other. Rashly using an antibiotic may kill some pathogenic bacteria, but it may also cause other bacteria to become rampant and take the opportunity to attack.

Defense against the third barrier: cervical mucus plug

The glands of the cervical mucosa can secrete alkaline mucus, forming a mucus plug that blocks the cervical canal, isolating the cervix from the external environment and reducing the chance of bacterial invasion. A study has shown that bacteria can be detected in the lower 1/3 of the cervical mucus plug, but no bacteria can be detected in the upper 2/3 of the mucus plug, proving that it is very effective in preventing bacterial infection upwards.

Gateway needs: normal cervical health

Lifestyle plus and minus points:

1. Annual cervical examination +2 points

Experts recommend that women over 30 should undergo various screenings such as cervical smear tests every year to ensure the health of the cervix, so that mucus can be secreted normally and the defense function can be in order.

2. Cereal breakfast +1 point

Among women with cervical cancer, 30% have significantly lower folic acid intake than normal women, so increasing folic acid intake can effectively prevent cervical diseases. Eating breakfast cereal every day can meet your folic acid needs. In addition, carotene and vitamin C are also the guarantee of a healthy cervix.

3. Holding urine - 2 points

When you hold your urine, the bladder will expand extremely for a long time, which will cause the "residues" in the urine to be deposited in the bladder, which can easily cause urinary tract infection. Furthermore, because the urethra and vagina are close, the infection can spread to the reproductive system and cause vulvar itching and cervicitis.

The fourth line of defense: endometrial ablation

Some pathogens are very strong. They will overcome many obstacles and reach the uterine cavity, ready to cause trouble. But the uterus is one step ahead. With the cyclical changes in sex hormones every month, the surface lining of the uterus undergoes a general exfoliation. That is, menstruation can pack up the pathogens attached to it and carry them away along with the endometrium and menstrual blood, thus the body does a bacterial "spring cleaning".

Portal requirements: Regular menstruation, no interruption during menstruation

Lifestyle plus and minus points:

1. Regulate menstruation +2 points

Regular menstruation is a reflection of normal hormones in the body, which can ensure the smooth flow of private defenses, so don’t underestimate irregular menstruation. Manage it well and keep monthly appointments, and you can have a general cleaning every month.

2. Body warmth during menstruation +1 point

Warming up the body will speed up blood circulation, relax muscles and relieve organ spasms, promote menstrual blood discharge and prevent the retention of germs. During menstruation, you should pay attention to keeping your waist warm, drink more hot lemon juice, or place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen.

3. Eat more bananas +1 point

An appropriate amount of B vitamins, especially vitamin B6, can stabilize mood, enhance the function of body organs, relieve dysmenorrhea, and help menstrual blood to be discharged smoothly. Bananas contain a lot of vitamin B6, so you might as well eat more during your menstrual period.

4. Sex - 2 points

Especially in the last one or two days of menstruation. During menstruation, women's resistance is weaker, the cervix is ​​still in a slightly dilated state, and the wound caused by endometrial exfoliation has not yet completely healed. Excessive exercise will cause the expelled bacteria to return and weaken the defense function.

5. Dysmenorrhea - 1 point

Dysmenorrhea is caused by insufficient local blood supply to the uterus due to various reasons, which will reduce the ability to eliminate bacteria. Therefore, do not endure the pain. It is best to seek treatment as soon as possible. A simple method is to drink a blood-activating tea, which is composed of 5 grams of safflower, 5 grams of sandalwood, 1 gram of green tea, and 5 grams of brown sugar. Start taking it 3 to 4 days before menstruation and take it for 3 to 5 consecutive days. It can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and relieve pain.

Loving Reminder

A woman's body is a delicate flower. Despite these four defense gates, unhealthy lifestyles or habits can still cause women to suffer from various gynecological inflammations, such as vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, etc. Once suffering from these inflammations, these four defense gates will lose their original protective effect. At that time, women will be like a flower caught in the rain, losing their healthy and beautiful charm.

So, how can we stay away from these gynecological inflammations and make these four defense gates play a good protective role? Here are three suggestions for female friends:

Regular gynecological examinations: Western women generally have the habit of regular physical examinations, but many women in my country have never even done the necessary examinations. Gynecological inflammation sometimes has no obvious symptoms. Only regular examinations can lead to timely detection and treatment, and can greatly contribute to the early detection and diagnosis of certain cancers.

The emphasis is on prevention, paying attention to menstrual hygiene, eliminating unhygienic sex, and actively exercising to strengthen the body.