Bad habits increase the trouble of gynecological inflammation

Gynecological diseases are the biggest health concern for women. They can cause unbearable itching or pain, and are often difficult to cure. In the final analysis, infection with gynecological diseases is not only caused by low immunity and difficulty in resisting the invasion of bacteria, but also by some bad living habits, which can cause recurring attacks of various gynecological inflammations, adding to the troubles of female friends. Experts remind that paying attention to life details and changing bad living habits can help prevent gynecological diseases.

1. Avoid sitting still for a long time

Almost everyone knows that the habit of sitting for a long time will lead to poor blood circulation, but what is more important is that women who sit for a long time have poor ventilation in the perineum, obstructed blood circulation, and are more prone to infection.

2. Avoid using sanitary pads for a long time

Many women think that using sanitary pads can avoid direct contact between the vulva and underwear, which helps keep the vulva environment clean. This idea is very wrong, because long-term use of sanitary pads can easily lead to poor ventilation of the vagina and cause infection. Therefore, it is recommended to use sanitary pads only in the short period when menstruation is about to end or is about to arrive.

3. Don’t use vaginal wash blindly

When many women feel discomfort in their genitals, they usually go to the pharmacy to buy vaginal wash. In fact, frequent use of vaginal washes can cause great damage to the vaginal environment and may lead to worsening of vaginitis. Although there are many kinds of bacteria in the normal vagina, it does not cause disease because of the ecological balance formed between the vagina and these bacteria.

If you pay too much attention to hygiene and clean your vagina with lotion every day, you will destroy the ecological balance of the vagina and it will be detrimental to the growth of lactobacillus. Once the balance of the vagina is broken, other pathogenic bacteria can become dominant and cause inflammation. Therefore, women should use the lotion under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Don’t diet too much

Research by relevant experts shows that girls need body fat to account for at least 17% of their body weight for menarche to occur, and body fat must reach at least 22% of their body weight to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. Excessive dieting will cause a large amount of fat and protein in the body to be consumed due to insufficient energy intake, resulting in estrogen synthesis disorders and obvious estrogen deficiency, affecting menstruation, or even causing scanty menstruation or amenorrhea. Therefore, women who pursue a slim figure must not diet blindly.

5. Minimize abnormal emotions

Long-term mental depression, sulking, or severe mental stimulation and psychological trauma can all lead to menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, or amenorrhea. This is because menstruation is caused by the stimulation of the endometrium by hormones secreted by the ovaries, and the hormones secreted by the ovaries are controlled by the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Therefore, any abnormality in the function of the ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus will affect menstruation.

6. Avoid irregular living habits

According to research, when women are exposed to cold during menstruation, the blood vessels in the pelvis will contract excessively, which can cause oligomenorrhea or even amenorrhea. Therefore, women should have a regular daily life, avoid excessive fatigue, and especially keep away from cold and damp during menstruation.

7. No addiction to alcohol and cigarettes

Certain components and alcohol in smoke can interfere with physiological processes related to menstruation and cause menstrual disorders. Among women who smoke and drink excessively, 25%-32% go to the hospital for treatment due to irregular menstruation. Among women who smoke more than one pack of cigarettes a day or drink more than 100 mg of strong liquor, the incidence of irregular menstruation is three times that of women who do not smoke or drink. Therefore, women should not smoke and drink less alcohol.

8. Choose small packs of sanitary napkins for clean storage

For convenience, many women often choose large packages of sanitary napkins, but they are easy to be careless about how to preserve them. After opening the package for the first use, many people habitually put the remaining sanitary napkins or sanitary pads in a humid bathroom or closet. However, such a habit can easily cause the sanitary napkins or panty liners to be contaminated, which can cause vaginal infection when used next time, and cause repeated inflammation without finding the cause.

Experts point out that sanitary napkins must be stored cleanly. It is best to use up the opened package of the month in time and avoid using sanitary napkins and panty liners that may be contaminated.

9. Washing machines are a risk for recurrence of gynecological diseases

Washing machines are a necessity in every household and are familiar to everyone, but their hygiene and disinfection have not received much attention. Although washing machines can clean dust, oil stains, etc. on clothes, some bacteria may not be eliminated even through drying, especially for close-fitting clothes. Therefore, it is necessary to be vigilant against "secondary pollution" of washing machines.

According to international statistics, the proportion of women who are infected with fungi once is 75%, and the proportion of women who are infected with fungi for a second time after treatment is still as high as 40%. Moreover, candidal vaginitis is very stubborn to treat, especially for pregnant women. Once infected with fungi, the chances of miscarriage, premature birth or even stillbirth are extremely high.

Candidal vaginitis can also easily cause gynecological diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, cervical erosion, etc. in women, which has a particularly serious impact on women's health. Therefore, the washing machine should be placed in a ventilated place; and underwear and coats should be washed separately to reduce cross-contamination of clothes; after washing clothes, the washing machine lid should be opened for ventilation for a while to keep the inside dry to promote the evaporation of residual moisture and inhibit the growth of microorganisms, and clothes should be taken out immediately to dry outside, and not kept stuffy inside.