What happens when you get vaginitis? 10 common triggers and prevention methods
Vaginitis is a common gynecological disease among women. Among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, discussions on the prevention and causes of vaginitis have remained high. The following is an analysis of vaginitis triggers and structured data compiled from hot spots across the Internet to help women better understand and prevent this problem.
1. Common types and symptoms of vaginitis
| Type | Main symptoms | Pathogenic microorganisms |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial vaginosis | Gray-white discharge, fishy smell | Gardnerella and other anaerobic bacteria |
| fungal vaginitis | Tofu-like leucorrhea and severe itching | Candida albicans |
| Trichomonas vaginitis | Yellow-green foamy discharge | Trichomonas vaginalis |
2. Top 10 high-risk factors that cause vaginitis
| Ranking | inducement | Specific instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abuse of antibiotics | Destroying the balance of vaginal flora (hot search terms in the past 7 days) |
| 2 | excessive cleaning | Frequently use lotion to rinse the vagina |
| 3 | Decreased immunity | Staying up late, being stressed, etc. (the focus of recent health topics) |
| 4 | unclean sex | Multiple sexual partners or unprotected sex |
| 5 | humid environment | Long-term wearing of tight-fitting chemical fiber underwear |
| 6 | poor blood sugar control | Diabetics prone to fungal infections |
| 7 | Hormone changes | Common during pregnancy and before and after menstruation |
| 8 | infection in public facilities | Dirty swimming pools, bathtubs, etc. |
| 9 | Allergy to sanitary products | Poor quality sanitary napkins or pads |
| 10 | long term use of pads | resulting in poor local air permeability |
3. Preventive measures that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently
1.Correct cleaning method: In the past three days, the "Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Cleaning Demonstration" video on a short video platform has been played more than 2 million times. It is recommended to clean the vulva with water every day.
2.probiotic supplement: Many health accounts recommend specific strains (such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus) to regulate microecology, and searches for related products increased by 35% week-on-week.
3.Breathable underwear options: Pure cotton material has become a hot search term on e-commerce platforms, and the weekly sales of a certain brand of antibacterial underwear increased by 120%.
4. Complications to be wary of
| Complications | probability of occurrence | degree of harm |
|---|---|---|
| pelvic inflammatory disease | 15-20% | ★★★ |
| infertility | 8-12% | ★★★★ |
| risk of premature birth | Pregnant women have 2 times increased risk of infection | ★★★★★ |
5. Doctor’s recommended time for medical treatment
You should seek medical attention promptly when the following conditions occur: abnormal discharge lasting for more than 3 days, accompanied by fever or abdominal pain, recurrence more than 3 times per year, or sexual partners showing related symptoms. Recent online consultation data from a tertiary hospital shows that vaginitis consultations account for 27% of gynecological problems, and the average delay in consultation is 5.3 days.
Note: The data in this article are based on social media hot posts, medical science articles and e-commerce platform consumption trend analysis in the past 10 days (as of November 2023). Please consult a professional doctor for specific cases.
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