The condition of the microflora in the vagina, and hence the sterility of the uterus, will depend on the correct care of the intimate parts of the body. The intimate hygiene of a woman is very important, and in particular for her reproductive health.
Intimate hygiene of a woman
Every girl knows from childhood that the genitals must be kept clean, for this purpose they should be washed at least twice a day. The direction of movement when washing should also be correct: from the pubis to the anus, in order to avoid infection in the vagina. But there are some differences regarding hygiene products.
The fact is that the use of ordinary toilet soap or gel can disrupt the natural microflora in the vagina. In a healthy state, an acidic environment prevails in this organ - this is a serious obstacle to the reproduction of bacteria, they die. But, thanks to the use of soap, it is possible to break the acidity. If the environment becomes alkaline, then lactobacilli will reduce their activity, which will lead to an increase in the number of harmful bacteria. And as a result - dysbacteriosis.
A symptom that accompanies vaginal dysbacteriosis can be a specific smell. It happens that the discharge increases (sometimes odorless). If you do not see a doctor in time, then the infection caused by the multiplication of bacteria can rise higher and get into the uterus, which will create a threat for the occurrence of inflammatory diseases.
The cause of dysbacteriosis can also be hormonal disorders. In girls, the microflora is generally very sensitive to all sorts of adverse factors, including casual sex (when hygiene is given a minimum of attention).
Intimate hygiene rules
Of course, you need to adhere to the rules, another thing is that not everyone and not always pay due attention to them, but still:
During critical days, it is better to refrain from sex, because at this time the passage to the uterus is open and there is the greatest likelihood of infection. A bubble bath is certainly nice, but try to avoid such pleasure during your period as well. Perhaps, it is worth refraining from visiting the pool, swimming in the pond on "these" days. And the hygiene products themselves on critical days should be changed more often. As for tampons, the optimal time for them to stay in the vagina is no more than one and a half to two hours.
Means for intimate hygiene
Today, some manufacturers offer products for the care of delicate intimate places: liquid soap, gels, wet wipes and others. They are widely advertised, some of them are endowed with antibacterial and emollient properties, but they do not have a healing effect.
Not all women, however, tend to use such means, perhaps due to a lack of information. Meanwhile, you can keep the genitals clean throughout the day, for example, through the use of special napkins. Intimate gels and soaps include chamomile and calendula, which prevent the occurrence of inflammatory processes.
Don't forget about pads for every day. They are the key to comfort and cleanliness, and you will allow yourself not to think about whether you provided enough intimate freshness for the whole day.
