What are the dangers of vaginitis?

Vaginitis is a common gynecological disease, which is very harmful to women's health. Vaginitis includes Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, nonspecific vaginitis, etc. It not only causes some inflammation of the urinary system, but also induces some other gynecological diseases, affects sexual life, causes female infertility, and is prone to premature birth, fetal malformations, etc. for pregnant women.

The first type of vaginitis: Trichomonas vaginitis. Symptoms: Increased leucorrhea, which is milky white or yellow, sometimes purulent, often foamy and smelly. In severe cases, there is bloody leucorrhea, dysuria, frequent urination, and hematuria. Hazards: It may be complicated by Trichomonas urethritis, cystitis, and pyelonephritis. Since Trichomonas can devour sperm, it may cause infertility and affect sexual life.

The second type of vaginitis: candidal vaginitis. Symptoms: vulvar itching, vulvar and vaginal burning pain, increased leucorrhea with a tofu-dreg-like appearance, sometimes accompanied by frequent urination, dysuria, and pain during sexual intercourse. During gynecological examination, a white film-like substance can be seen attached to the inner side of the labia minora and the vaginal mucosa, which can be wiped off to reveal a red and swollen mucosal surface. In the acute phase, damaged erosive surfaces or superficial ulcers can be seen. Hazards: difficult to cure, prone to recurrence, causing premature birth, fetal infection and malformation, etc.

The third type of vaginitis: bacterial vaginitis. Symptoms: Increased leucorrhea, which is grayish white, thin and foamy. The vaginal mucosa is congested, with scattered bleeding spots, itchy and burning sensation in the vulva, and a foul odor in the vulva. Hazards: Can cause genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, perinephritis, sexual pain, etc.

The fourth type of vaginitis: nonspecific vaginitis. Symptoms: A feeling of falling and burning in the vagina, accompanied by pelvic discomfort and general fatigue. Vaginal discharge increases and becomes purulent, serous, and has a foul odor. Because the secretions irritate the urethral opening, it can cause frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating. Hazards: It can cause vaginal adhesions, vaginal pyometra or intrauterine pyometra, and easily lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, premature rupture of membranes and chorioamnionitis, etc.

Now that we know the harms that various types of vaginitis bring to us, it will be easier for everyone to take better preventive measures. Vaginitis is a very common gynecological disease, so female friends must have a certain understanding of this disease, and try to detect its presence in time in the early stages of the disease, and take active and timely treatment. In addition, female friends should develop good hygiene habits in daily life to avoid the harm caused by various types of vaginitis.