Why is vaginitis prone to recurrence?

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa and submucosal connective tissue, and is a common disease in gynecological clinics. In normal healthy women, due to anatomical and biochemical characteristics, the vagina has a natural defense function against the invasion of pathogens. When the natural defense function of the vagina is damaged, pathogens can easily invade, leading to vaginal inflammation.

Vaginitis is just a general term. It can be divided into Trichomonas vaginitis, fungal vaginitis and bacterial vaginitis. Each type has its own characteristics, such as Trichomonas vaginitis and fungal vaginitis. Under normal circumstances, the vaginal environment is acidic. After infection with Trichomonas, the acidity of the vagina decreases. During treatment, we need to use acidic drugs to wash the vulva or vagina to inhibit the reproduction of Trichomonas. After infection with fungi, the acidity of the vagina increases. We need to use alkaline drugs to inhibit the reproduction of fungi if we don't know the cause. The confusion of medication, using acid lotion to treat fungi and alkaline lotion to treat Trichomonas, that is, not aggravating the condition, the opposite is true!

So how to treat vaginitis? The most cautious way is to go to the hospital for a routine examination of leucorrhea, determine which type of leucorrhea you have, and then take medicine under the guidance of a doctor. Next, I will briefly introduce their identification for reference only.

Trichomonas vaginitis: Leucorrhea is mostly light yellow, thin and purulent, with an odor, itching and burning sensation of the vulva, and congestion and edema of the labia minora and vaginal mucosa.

Fungal vaginitis: The amount of leucorrhea is often foul-smelling and appears to be like tofu dregs or curd, with itching or burning sensation in the vulva. Symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, pain, and mucosal congestion and edema.

Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginosis is not as obvious as the above two inflammations. Its leucorrhea is rare and has a fishy smell. There may be varying degrees of vulvar itching. Abdominal pain and abnormal urination rarely occur.

Many female friends wonder why vaginitis is prone to recurrence and what are the causes of recurrence?

Failure to take medication seriously and fail to treat vaginitis thoroughly is an important reason for the recurrence of the disease. After treatment, patients with vaginitis still need to go to the hospital for a gynecological examination and vaginal discharge test after each menstruation, for three consecutive times. If signs of bacterial infection are found once during this period, it cannot be considered cured, which will cause recurrence of vaginitis and require continued treatment.

2. Both husband and wife do not receive treatment at the same time: After a woman suffers from vaginitis, she can pass the pathogen to her husband through sexual intercourse, making her husband a carrier of the bacteria. About 10% of men may develop balanoposthitis. If only the woman is treated and the man is not, then even if the woman is cured, she will be reinfected by her husband, causing the bacteria to be repeatedly "transmitted" between the couple, and the woman's vaginitis will recur.

3. Failure to change and disinfect underwear and towels as required during treatment may also cause bacterial reinfection.

Fourth, the human body itself can be a carrier of bacteria. When bacteria in the intestine infect the vagina, it can cause vaginitis. For example, if you have bad hygiene habits and always wipe the vulva from the anus to the urethra after defecation, you may bring bacteria in the intestine into the vagina, causing repeated attacks of vaginitis. Therefore, when treating vaginitis, you should take oral medication at the same time to eliminate intestinal bacteria. In addition, patients should change their bad hygiene habits.

5. Frequent or long-term use of antibiotics repeatedly destroys the restrictive relationship between vaginal flora and makes bacteria grow vigorously. Such patients should be given antibacterial drugs for prevention while taking antibiotics or after treatment.

6. Diabetic patients suffer from repeated vaginitis because of the increased acidity in their vagina and long-term glycosuria, which provides favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria. Therefore, treating diabetes is the key to reducing the recurrence of vaginitis.

Lack of hygiene and washing underwear and socks together are also factors that lead to recurrent vaginitis. In addition, frequently using sanitary napkins and toilet paper that do not meet hygiene standards, or having the habit of washing in a basin, may also lead to recurrent vaginitis.

Through the above description, I believe you have a certain understanding of the recurring vaginitis. Vaginitis is a common disease. It will affect the life and health of you and your family, so it needs early treatment. If you have any questions about the recurring vaginitis, you can contact our online experts, who will answer your doubts in more detail based on your current condition and actual situation.

We would like to remind all friends that there are many examples of vaginitis occurring due to careless diet or medication. Therefore, to prevent the occurrence of vaginitis, you must first control your diet and your daily living habits. Only in this way can you truly stay healthy.