Understanding Vaginitis: Causes, Types,and What to Watch For
Vaginitis, a common female infection Damp underwear,
discomfort every time you go to the bathroom,
itchiness in your intimate area, unpleasing odor…
You may have experienced these symptoms as a woman in your life.
While it's easy to dismiss them as a natural process during menstruation, they could be a signs of vaginitis.
Vaginitis is so common that 75% of all women experience it.
The main cause of vaginitis is the vagina’s moist environment which is prone to bacterial infections. Additionally, stress, a lowered immune system, tight clothing, or lack of sleep can also trigger the onset of vaginitis.
What are the different types of vaginitis?
Not all vaginitis are the same. There are different types of vaginitis.
The most common types are candida vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, and trichomonas vaginitis. Each yeast infection has different symptoms and different treatments, so it's important to pay attention to the changes that have occurred in your body and know what symptoms you're experiencing.
Your Body's Signals for Vaginitis
The classic case of ‘candida vaginitis’ typically reports an intensely itchy, burning sensation in the intimate area and a curdled or cheesy discharge. You may also experience painful urination with a tingling sensation in the urethra. You may not experience strong odor.
A common symptom for ‘Bacterial vaginosis’ is clear, yellow, runny discharge, which is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina.
Finally, ‘Trichomonas vaginitis’ symptoms are painful urination, itching and burning in the intimate area, and a white, green, or yellow pus-like discharge. It's a watery, frothy vaginal discharge with a foul odor. Most people get it through sex, but sometimes it can be spread through the toilet or bath towel.
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms of vaginitis, you should consult your doctor to get the right prescription to treat it. Vaginitis has one of the highest recurrence rates among women's conditions, so you'll need to keep an eye on it even after treatment.
Small but important habits for you Taking care of yourself starts with paying attention to your body. Rather than taking changes in your body for granted, you need to focus on your body and pay attention to even the smallest changes. Please focus on your body for a healthier and enjoyable daily life.
Care Beyond the Cure
Vaginal care, where to start?
Vaginitis is by no means a difficult disease to treat, but it has a high recurrence rate, so daily care is very important. If you don't prevent recurrence through consistent care, it can develop into chronic vaginitis, which can lead to diseases such as PID or cervicitis.
Don't be relieved that you've been cured, improve your usual habits to prevent vaginitis and prevent recurrence with the right care methods! If you follow the three methods below, you will feel clean and fresh every day.
First, use vaginal probiotics Beneficial bacteria in intimate areas play an essential role in preventing the invasion of harmful bacteria. Lack of beneficial bacteria increases the chances of harmful bacteria causing inflammation and vaginitis. That is precisely why lactic acid bacteria placed in intimate areas is able to prevent the recurrence of vaginitis. You can maintain vaginal health by consuming commercially available vaginal probiotics or by using products that are applied directly to the intimate area.
Secondly, wash properly Leaving secretions or menstrual blood on underwear increases the risk of developing vaginitis. Warm and humid environments makes it easier for bacteria to enter, so if you have secretions or sweat, wash it thoroughly. In particular, special care should be taken during the summer months when there is a lot of sweating, ovulation, and increase in secretion volume, and especially before and after menstruation or sexual intercourse.
Cleaning agents (body wash, soap) that can disrupt the pH balance of the intimate area are not recommended. When the acidity balance of the intimate area is disturbed, the beneficial bacteria decreases, which can be the cause of vaginitis. When washing the intimate area, use clean water or a mildly acidic feminine cleanser.
Thirdly, wear breathable clothes After washing the intimate area, you should wear breathable underwear to prevent moisture from accumulating. You should also wear soft, comfortable clothing for the intimate area, which is much more sensitive than normal skin. Tight-fitting clothing, such as tight-fitting jeans or leggings, can stimulate the intimate area and worsen immunity, so wearing wide-fitting pants or skirts can be a good solution.
Small lifestyle changes
Using vaginal probiotics, washing properly, wearing comfortable clothes… Are you surprised to see how easy it is? You can keep your intimate area healthy and prevent vaginitis by following these three steps. Small daily habits can change your health and daily routine.
Why not begin your easy and smart intimate care for your well-being starting today?
The Start of Your Confident Self
Starting from finding the confident ‘me’ All women have physical concerns that come from being a woman. Various small inconveniences come together and accumulate to become an obstacle that prevents you from living comfortably.
The financial aspect and time invested in feminine care can’t be ignored either. This all hinders our ability to openly address and talk about intimate care.
We wanted to provide women with solutions and, more importantly, empower them to share their problems openly and freely. We know that the completion of a healthy daily life begins with finding the confident "me". We empathized with women and asked ourselves, "How can help them find their confident selves?“ LACTOMEDI, the birth of feminine self-care Lactomedi has become an irreplaceable solution that easily and quickly solves women's worries as a feminine care brand.
Lactomedi’s patented probiotic, LACTO BVTC™, balances vaginal pH levels and moisturizes the intimate area for a healthier vagina.
Do not mistreat yourself with ineffective and harmful feminine care products anymore.
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms of vaginitis, you should consult your doctor to get the right prescription to treat it. Vaginitis has one of the highest recurrence rates among women's conditions, so you'll need to keep an eye on it even after treatment.
Small but important habits for you Taking care of yourself starts with paying attention to your body. Rather than taking changes in your body for granted, you need to focus on your body and pay attention to even the smallest changes. Please focus on your body for a healthier and enjoyable daily life.