Causes of senile vaginitis

Causes of senile vaginitis:

The phenomenon of vaginitis in elderly women is very common, mainly due to the decline of ovarian function and estrogen after menopause. Women do not pay attention to hygiene in their lives, do not change and clean their underwear in time, and do not wipe in the correct order after urination, which can also lead to the occurrence of senile vaginitis.

1. What are the causes of senile vaginitis?

1. Estrogen withdrawal

After menopause, the reduction and disappearance of estrogen can lead to senile vaginitis. After menopause, ovarian function decreases, estrogen decreases, and local tissue atrophy leads to reduced vaginal secretions, making the vagina very dry, the vaginal pH increases, local resistance decreases, and it is usually easy to be damaged by friction, allowing various bacteria to take advantage of the situation.

2. Not paying attention to hygiene

The occurrence of senile vaginitis may also be related to women's lack of attention to hygiene. Some women usually do not have the habit of changing underwear frequently, or do not put underwear in the sun, or wash underwear and socks together, which may lead to the occurrence of senile vaginitis. Incorrect wiping order after urination or failure to clean the perineum in time can also lead to bacterial infection and cause senile vaginitis.

2. What should I do if I suffer from senile vaginitis?

When elderly women experience discomfort symptoms such as vulvar itching, burning, and lower abdominal pain, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner. Once diagnosed with senile vaginitis, doctors should be advised to conduct standardized treatment. For senile vaginitis, gynecological washes are generally used to rinse the vagina, and then antibiotic suppositories such as metronidazole or ciprofloxacin suppositories can be used and placed deep in the vagina. Estrogen can also be used to enhance the resistance of the vagina. Estrogen should also be supplemented through a reasonable diet in life, and attention should be paid to daily personal hygiene. During vaginitis, patients should refrain from sexual intercourse.