Health vulvovaginale

The Hygiène vulvovaginale includes the whole of the care relating to the female sexual organs like the Vulve and the Vagin in order to avoid the local infectious illness as well as the gynaecological dysfunctions in particular at the time of the sexual relations.

Problems

The problems affecting these parts of the body include/understand:

Of the infections with Candida albicans (Candidose S or “fungic infection”)
the Vaginite bacterial or that associated with Gardnerella, formerly called “vaginite aspecific”
the trichomonase
the Vulvodynie
the vestibulodynie
the cancer of the cervix (diagnosed by cervical smear)
the infection of the bladder (or Cystitis), the infection of the urinary tract (ITU), the Urethritis.
various types of prolapsus (if another pelvic body makes protusion in the vagina)
Cancer of the vulva

Causes

The vulva and the vagina have a “normal flora” of the micro-organisms “Saprophyte S” known as flora of Döderlein, including the Lactobacillus which transforms the Lait into Yogourt, which helps to keep the vaginal Muqueuse in good health. When normal balance is disturbed, an infection can follow.

The vagina is an internal cavity with little exchange of air, subjected to an high temperature. It is also the place of a constant moisture. These elements contribute to facilitate the Macération and the Fermentation.

Symptoms

The generic term for the infection of the vagina is Vaginite. The symptoms can include/understand abnormal or unpleasant losses, the Leucorrhée S, itchings, the Prurit, or pains during the reports/ratios, a Dyspareunie. But the vaginal infections can also take place without any manifest symptom.

How to be maintained in good health

Following measurements are advised to preserve vulva and vagina in good health:

to wash itself once per day with water but without soap, because the soap disturbs the natural balance of vaginal pH. It is rare that other thing necessary or is advised. Thus the sprays for female hygiene are useless and can be very often malfaisants: it was recognized that they cause allergic reactions serious. The vaginal showers are seldom necessary and can contribute to the bacterial appearance of vaginite and candidose (“fungic infections”).
After having used the toilets, wipe you of before behind avoiding transporting in the vulva of the Bactérie S of the anal area . For each saddle, it is necessary to wash the anus with water and the soap.
Drink much water and often urinate, as soon as you for of feel the need, in order to eliminate the bacteria from the urinary tract and to prevent that it is not infected. For the same reason, try to urinate before and after the sexual relations.
Keep less the possible for a long time one wet bathing suit or other wet clothing.
Avoid the perfumes, them dyes and the “deodorants” as regards in contact with the vulva and the vagina: sanitary towels, tampons, toilet paper. So women are sensitive to these substances they must also avoid the foam baths, certain products detergent and the softeners.
Évitez carrying pants of leather, jeans tightened, breeches out of nylon or synthetic, or sticking if the genitals are not protected by a part entirely out of cotton (cotton is useless if it is covered by nylon - if need be, cut out the part out of nylon).
All that was in contact with the anal area (see Sodomie) should be entirely washed with water and similar soap or one disinfecting before coming into contact with the vulva or the vagina.
Use Préservatif S, do not take any risk in the sexual practices, have sexual relations only with partners whom you know and ask them to practice a good hygiene of the sexual organs (with soap and water). Use artificial lubricants during the reports/ratios if natural lubrication is insufficient.
Be careful with the objects inserted inside the vagina. The imprudent insertion of objects in any body opening can have fatal consequences: infections, tears, lesions, traumatisms, hemorrhages, etc

The paralyzed women of the legs are more prone to the infections. One can prevent them thanks to following measurements:

To wash morning and evening sexual and rectal parts with neutral soap and without sparing warm water. The handicapped person can sit down on a chair of shower comprising an open seat or on toilets. To use a shower head or a basin to wash more directly.
Use towel and hair-drier to dry you.
Apply a little Talc for the body to the skin of the intimate parts to absorb perspiration.
Avoid sitting you on plastics or synthetic.
Carry full slipways and change them daily or as soon as they are dirty.

See too

Sexually transmitted disease
Obstetric
Gynecology
vaginal Flora
Vestibulite

External bonds

Vaginal Vaginitis/infection fact sheet from the National Institute off Allergies and Infections
Anti-infection health tips
vaginal infections

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