Can I get vaginitis without having sex? What are the causes of vaginitis?

Vaginitis, as the name implies, is a pathological change in the vagina with some inflammatory reactions. Generally, there is no obvious pain, but there will be vulvar itching, increased secretions, odor, etc. Women with vaginal inflammation need to go to the hospital to extract secretions for testing to see what kind of vaginitis it is, and then carry out anti-inflammatory treatment according to the cause. The following is Liu, deputy chief physician of Guangdong Provincial Second People's Hospital, answering questions about vaginitis to help everyone answer questions.

Can women who do not have sex also get vaginitis?

Women who do not have sex can also suffer from vaginitis, but the probability is lower. If a woman's resistance is reduced or she abuses drugs, such as long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics or hormones, vaginitis may occur. In addition, bathing or sharing items with people with vaginitis may also cause vaginitis. Therefore, whether or not you have vaginitis, women should pay attention to private hygiene.

What is the difference between Trichomonas vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis?

The difference between trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginitis lies mainly in the different causes and symptoms: the former is caused by vaginal Trichomonas infection, and is manifested by vaginal itching, urinary tract infection and foamy purulent discharge; the latter is caused by a decrease or lack of vaginal lactobacilli, and is manifested by leucorrhea with odor. The two types of vaginitis have different causes and manifestations, and the treatment plans are also different.

Why does vaginitis recur?

The recurrence of vaginitis is closely related to the reduction of vaginal flora, poor hygiene, unhealthy sexual life, and drug abuse. Actively treat the recurrence of vaginitis, improve resistance, and apply vaginal probiotic culture drugs. Different causes require targeted treatment. Patients are advised to seek help from experts.

The treatment of vaginitis is mainly anti-inflammatory, and generally more satisfactory results will be achieved after active treatment. After treatment, life care is also very important. We should pay attention to personal and partner hygiene, keep the vulva clean, take a bath frequently, and change underwear frequently. In addition, we should also strengthen physical exercise, improve physical fitness, and promote the recovery of the disease. In terms of diet, we can eat some foods rich in yogurt and carbohydrates.