Can I get sick from taking a hot spring bath? Can I still take a hot spring bath?

Cold winter day

Friends and family get together to soak in hot springs

Warm and comfortable

It's probably something to look forward to.

However!!! Recently, a netizen posted that

After taking a hot spring bath

Infected with HPV? !

Some netizens also said

After taking a hot spring bath

Suffering from gynecological diseases

So

Can you really get HPV and gynecological diseases by taking a hot spring bath?

Want to take a hot spring bath but afraid of getting sick

What should be done?

HPV, also known as human papillomavirus, is divided into high-risk and low-risk types based on their carcinogenicity.

Persistent infection with high-risk HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer and its precancerous lesions, while low-risk HPV can cause genital warts and other benign lesions.

HPV is mainly transmitted through the following routes:

● Sexual transmission: This is also the main transmission route. Mucous membrane contact during homosexual or heterosexual intercourse can cause infection

● Mother-to-child transmission: It is common when mothers with HPV infection in the reproductive tract transmit it to their newborns during delivery.

● Skin-mucosal contact: In addition to the cervix, HPV can also infect other parts of the body, such as the mouth, throat, skin, and anus, and induce corresponding tumors.
The HPV virus is very "fragile" outside the body and cannot survive for a long time in a hot spring at a certain temperature. Hot spring water is sterilized before entering the pool, so the possibility of transmission through hot spring water is very small .

However, if the hot spring water does not meet the hygiene and safety standards, it may contain viruses or bacteria. If your skin or mucous membranes happen to be damaged, the bacteria and viruses may invade the human body and cause infection.

Moreover, if you soak in substandard water for a long time, pollutants or microorganisms in the water may enter the female vagina and destroy its acidic environment, which may cause gynecological diseases such as bacterial vaginitis and candidal vaginitis. Some hotel hot springs provide public slippers and bath towels. If they are not disinfected properly, they can also create conditions for the spread of germs. So! The scary thing is not the hot spring itself, but whether the sanitary conditions of the hot spring venue meet the standards.

So how can you make the right choice before taking a hot spring bath so that you can enjoy and feel comfortable in the hot spring bath↓↓↓

1. Choose a regular and hygienic hot spring venue : When choosing a hot spring venue, pay attention to its health permit, business license and other qualifications, as well as whether the water quality meets the standards.

2. Bring personal items : To avoid cross infection, please bring your own towels, bath towels, slippers and other personal items.

3. Understand the taboos of hot springs : According to your own conditions, such as diseases, allergies, etc., you should choose a suitable hot spring under the advice of a doctor. Avoid taking a hot spring bath when you are hungry, full, tired, etc.

4. Control the bathing time : For first-time hot spring bathers, it is recommended that the bathing time should not exceed 15 minutes each time, and it can be gradually extended according to personal tolerance. Avoid long bathing to avoid excessive fatigue. Avoid crowding: Try to choose a hot spring area with few people and spacious space to reduce the risk of cross infection.

5. Observe changes in your body : If you experience any discomfort such as dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc. while bathing in the hot spring, you should stop bathing immediately, rest and seek medical attention in time.

6. Clean your body immediately after taking a hot spring bath : After taking a hot spring bath, wash your body with clean water, especially the private parts.

1. Be the first line of defense yourself and take good protection during sex. It is important to take protective measures when you are not trying to get pregnant. Wearing condoms throughout the process (even if you take birth control pills) can effectively block the spread of most viruses.

2. Partners must also cooperate. Men also play an important role in preventing HPV infection. HPV-infected men have viruses in their semen and prostatic fluid. During sexual intercourse, the virus can be found in the next location - sexual partners - through skin contact. Therefore, a reliable partner is particularly important.

3. Scientific prevention and treatment As the only cancer that can be eradicated by humans, cervical cancer has a relatively complete three-level prevention strategy:

Primary prevention: HPV vaccination + health education to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.

Secondary prevention: cervical cancer screening and treatment of precancerous lesions can reduce the occurrence of advanced cervical cancer and reduce mortality.

Level 3 prevention: cervical cancer treatment. As the last line of defense against cervical cancer, appropriate surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative therapy are carried out according to clinical staging to minimize the deterioration of cervical cancer. Sisters, the advice from the doctor must be heard and memorized!

In fact, it’s not just hot springs. For other similar public facilities, such as public swimming pools and public baths, everyone can follow the above suggestions. While enjoying life, you must also protect yourself.