What water is good for cleaning the vulva?

The female reproductive system has a natural protective barrier. The main function of this protective barrier is to prevent external bacteria from being blocked. However, many women’s vaginas are more susceptible to bacterial interference due to marriage and childbirth, which leads to various gynecological inflammation problems. In order to avoid these inflammations from getting worse, many women will use products to clean the vulva. What should they use when washing the vulva?

The principles of vaginal cleansing should be:

Maintain the natural defense line of the female reproductive tract, do not destroy the ecological balance in the vagina, and prevent external pathogens from entering the vagina. Generally speaking, the following points should be noted:

1. Prepare your own special cleaning basin, cleaning utensils and towels. Cleaning utensils should be washed before use, and towels should be dried in the sun or in a ventilated place after use. It is best to expose them to the sun to facilitate sterilization and disinfection. Because towels are not exposed to sunlight for a long time, they are prone to breed bacteria and fungi.

2. Using warm water is enough. It is not recommended to use vaginal washes because some vaginal washes will affect the pH value of the vagina, and some vaginal washes contain chemical ingredients. The skin may be allergic to it or these ingredients may irritate the vulvar skin, which is not good. The vagina has an acidic environment and is home to many bacteria that are beneficial to us. Cleaning the vagina will affect these natural barriers.

3. After defecation, wipe from front to back with toilet paper, and it is best to develop the habit of washing or flushing the anus with warm water. If it is not wiped clean, fecal stains will remain at the anus and contaminate the underwear. The intestinal bacteria contained in the feces stains will take the opportunity to enter the vagina and cause inflammation.

4. During menstruation, wash the vulva frequently with warm water and change sanitary napkins frequently to prevent blood stains from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.

5. When cleaning, do not use highly alkaline soaps or chemicals such as potassium permanganate to avoid changing the normal acidic environment of the vagina.

6. Generally speaking, the two kinds of medicines prescribed by doctors, one for vaginal flushing and the other for vulva washing, are not quite the same. When it comes to washing the vulva, there are some medicines that are really effective. They can clear away heat and dampness and relieve your symptoms through the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Patients with severe symptoms will be prescribed some medicines for flushing the vulva. Some of them are placed inside the vagina to work. In the past, we advocated flushing if you have vaginitis. Later, we gradually became more and more aware of the natural defense function of the vagina. Under normal circumstances, flushing is not necessary, but it does not mean that you absolutely cannot flush when necessary. It depends on your specific situation.

7. Pregnant women should not use any vaginal douches. Because there is a sperm in the mother's body, the overall immunity will be reduced and candidal vaginitis will often occur. If you get candidal vaginitis, you should use drugs specifically for the treatment of candidal vaginitis for pregnant women. It is not recommended that netizens buy flushing agents and use them at home. They should use the medication under the guidance of a doctor.

7. Reproductive tract infection is a disease faced by many women. Not only does it cause physical harm to the patient, but the itching of the vagina, the unpleasant odor and the pain during sexual intercourse between couples will cause greater psychological harm to the patient. Mastering correct hygiene knowledge and paying attention to preventing the occurrence of diseases in life are the fundamental ways to stay away from pain.