All parts of the body need to be cared for, and the most intimate part of a woman's body is no different.
A healthy vagina has a acid pH (approximately 3.8 to 4.5) and contains beneficial bacteria that help prevent infection and maintain a proper pH level.
A healthy vagina also secretes small amounts of discharge to keep it clean.
Any alteration of these conditions can cause the appearance of a vaginal irritation or infection.
These simple but effective tips will help you maintain your vaginal health:
To keep the vagina clean it is not necessary to use no soap or chemical.
But if used, strong soaps or cleansers on the vulva and / or vagina should be avoided, as these can also affect the healthy pH balance and promote bacterial growth and infection.
Douching can interfere with the pH levels of the vagina, making it more prone to infection.
The chance of getting a vaginal infection increases during menstruation.
During this period hormonal changes provoke imbalances in vaginal pH, which together with blood and the use of sanitary articles such as pads and tampons, can cause them to suffer more infections.
It is important that you change tampons and pads several times a day.
Cotton underwear allows a good perspiration and therefore avoids the development of humid conditions that favor the growth of yeasts and bacteria that could lead to the appearance of an infection.
In case of wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, make sure that the area that is in direct contact with the vagina has a cotton lining.
Carry onebalanced diet and drinking plenty of fluids it is key to vaginal and reproductive health.
During intercourse, some bacteria can pass into the urethra, eventually causing a urine infection. So urinating after sexual intercourse can help kill bacteria and thus avoid a urinary infection.
In addition to good hygiene, eating fruit such as blueberries, pineapple or strawberries can improve the smell of fluids secreted from the vagina. In addition, fruits have a high water content, which will help maintain the level of hydration, which will help cleanse the body of toxins and thus reduce odors.
It is advisable to go to the gynecologist as soon as you start having the first sexual intercourse, and regularly make a visit every two years if there is no history or pathologies.