What causes Bartholinitis?

Bartholinitis is a common inflammation of the female reproductive organs. It is caused by bacterial infection, which is a mixed infection. The vulva is red, swollen, painful, and burning. Sometimes the pain is very intense and even leads to difficulty in defecation, urination, and walking. Most patients can be cured without recurrence. The number of recurrence cases is small. Let's take a closer look at this disease.

Bacterial infection is the main cause of Bartholinitis. Domestic research has found that the pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, among which Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the most common. In addition, anaerobic bacteria are also pathogens. The pus culture of Bartholin's abscess is used to extract and culture anaerobic bacteria. With the increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis have become common pathogens.

The main cause of Bartholinitis is pathogens entering the glands. Bacteria enter the glands due to the following factors: First, unclean sexual behavior. If a person has sexual intercourse without being completely cured of gonorrhea, the Bartholin's duct opening will enter the gland vaginal opening; the time of intercourse can also cause pathogens in the blood to open the gland duct, leading to Bartholinitis. If there is vaginal surgery, bacteria can also enter the gland through the wound.

Another situation is not paying attention to the cleanliness of the vulva. For example, touching the genitals with dirty hands, not washing the vulva every day, and not changing underwear frequently can increase the bacteria in the vagina.

Therefore, hygiene is very important. Bartholinitis is mainly caused by bacterial infection, so keeping the vulva clean is the main way to prevent infection. Wash the vulva every day and do not wear nylon underwear. If you have vulva infection, you should seek timely treatment, pay attention to the cleanliness and dryness of the vulva, wear cotton underwear, do not wear chemical fiber underwear, try to reduce the use of sanitary napkins outside menstruation, and maintain the permeability of the vulva. Wear appropriately loose pants, pay attention to the time of sexual life and hygiene, so that you can prevent the occurrence of bartholinitis to a certain extent. The above is all the content about female bartholinitis that I have introduced here. I hope that female friends will take care of their health.