A 55-year-old woman has vaginal cancer. She is usually very clean and tidy. Her husband said: This is probably the cause.

He held a piece of paper tightly in his hand. It was a medical report from our hospital. On it were printed the words "vaginal cancer", which was like a thunderbolt that shattered his peaceful life. On that sunny afternoon, the door of the clinic slowly opened, and a man with a worried look on his face walked in. His wife, 55-year-old Sister Li, a woman who was particular about everything in her life and kept herself clean, unexpectedly encountered this test of life. Sister Li's husband, with confusion in his eyes like a ship in the fog, said in a trembling voice: "We both pay great attention to personal hygiene, and she is a role model of keeping herself clean. How could she encounter such misfortune? After thinking about it, I always feel that something is wrong." In his words, there is both fear of the unknown and endless care for his wife. As a senior gynecologist, I know that the causes of vaginal cancer are complicated and cannot be explained by a single factor. I patiently explained to them that although good living habits and personal hygiene are the first line of defense against disease, the occurrence of cancer often involves the combined influence of genetics, environment, lifestyle and other factors.

First of all, genetic factors are undoubtedly an important link in the development of vaginal cancer.

If there is a history of cancer in the family, especially gynecological cancer, the risk of family members getting the disease will increase accordingly.

Secondly, long-term exposure to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is also a major hidden danger of vaginal cancer.

In addition, starting sexual life too early, first childbirth at age before 18, multiple births, long-term use of contraceptives, etc. may inadvertently become accomplices of the disease.

However, Sister Li's life trajectory does not seem to have touched upon these obvious risk points.

After in-depth communication and careful analysis, I discovered a detail that may have been overlooked.

——Although Ms. Li pays attention to personal hygiene, she has been using lotions containing irritating chemical ingredients to frequently clean her private parts for a long time, which may be a potential factor that led to her unfortunate development of vaginal cancer.

While cleaning the private parts is important, excessive or improper cleaning may be counterproductive, disrupting the natural ecological balance of the vagina, allowing harmful microorganisms to breed and increasing the risk of infection.

Therefore, I offer this advice to all my female friends:

Choosing mild and non-irritating cleaning products, avoiding frequent use of soap and lotion, and respecting and protecting the natural state of your private parts are the right ways to maintain your health.

During my conversations with Sister Li and her family, I deeply felt their desire for health and their awe for life.

I told them that although we cannot predict cancer, we can prevent and treat it through scientific methods.

I developed a comprehensive treatment plan for Ms. Li and explained in detail the principles and expected results of each step of the treatment.

At the same time, I also taught them more about vaginal cancer, including how to reduce the risk of disease through lifestyle adjustments, and how to achieve early detection and early treatment through regular gynecological examinations.

At the end of the article, I would like to emphasize again:

Although vaginal cancer is a serious disease, it is not invincible.

By having regular gynecological examinations, getting the HPV vaccine on time, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, we are fully capable of minimizing the risk of disease.

At the same time, once symptoms such as irregular bleeding and abnormal secretions occur, do not take it lightly and seek medical attention in time, because early detection and early treatment are the key to defeating vaginal cancer.

As a doctor, I sincerely hope that every patient can have a healthy body. I also hope that through this article, I can bring more health inspiration to readers. Let us work together to welcome every hopeful tomorrow.

Let us learn from Sister Li’s story, cherish our health, care for ourselves, and care for everyone around us.

The journey of life may be full of unknowns and variables, but as long as we have hope and move forward bravely, nothing can stop us from pursuing health.

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