During menstruation, it is important for every woman to maintain the hygiene of the female area. The risk of vaginal infection is higher when cleanliness during menstruation is not maintained. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, special care is needed.
The normal level of acidity (pH) of the vagina is between 3.8 and 4.5. This level tends to increase during menstruation as blood pH increases. This is what causes vaginal fungus growth to increase over a period of months. Symptoms of this infection usually occur around a week before menstruation.
Due to Vaginal Infection, Women Are Faced with the Risk of Attacking This Disease
Some examples of types of infections that can attack the vaginal area include:
Chlamydia
Sexually transmitted diseases caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. In women, this disease can infect the anus, cervix, or throat. Transmission of this disease occurs through sexual relations with an infected partner.
Fungal infections or candidiasis
Caused by Candida fungus which is often associated with the appearance of irritation, itching and swelling.
Gonorrhea
Sexually transmitted diseases caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.
Bacterial vaginosis
Vaginal infections due to bacteria. This condition arises because of an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina.
Viral vaginitis
One of the causes of this viral infection is the herpes simplex virus or HSV (genetalia herpes). This venereal disease is spread through sexual relations.
Trichomoniasis
Sexually transmitted diseases that often attack women are caused by a small organism called Trikomonas vaginalis.
Non-infectious / allergic vaginitis
Reactions arising from allergic substances.
Basically, the risk of vaginal infection during menstruation can be reduced in a variety of simple ways, such as changing pads regularly and maintaining vaginal hygiene. In addition, give extra time when bathing to clean the female area of blood and fluid. While prevention can be done on a daily basis is to keep the vagina dry, do not use pants that are too tight, wash the genitals from front to back after urinating, to use condoms during intercourse.
How to use a female cleanser during menstruation
Using vaginal cleaning fluid is often associated with negative effects, such as bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and even cervical cancer. This condition is generally due to cleaning fluid removes good germs that act as a protector in the vagina that triggers the growth of pathogenic bacteria (disease-causing germs).
However, these effects may be obtained if the method of use is wrong. Female cleaning fluid should indeed not be used by inserting it into the vagina (vaginal douching). Douching is the practice of spraying or inserting water or cleaning fluid into the vagina. Vaginal cleansing fluid is enough to use the outer area (vulva) by washing it. Use in the vulva and perineum area is considered safe and useful.
You can use a vaginal cleanser that contains antiseptics to reduce the number of bacteria. Similarly, female cleansers contain bisabolol and aloe vera extract. Bisabolol is an extract of chamomile which has anti-inflammatory properties and soothes the skin. Meanwhile, aloe vera has long been known for its benefits, has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and can moisturize properties, and overcome itching.
Aloe vera is also proven to accelerate episiotomy wound healing. Episiotomy is an incision made in the perineum to facilitate the birth of the baby in the normal birth process. This makes the feminine cleanser made from bisabolol and aloe vera safe to use by mothers who have just given birth.
Choose a female cleanser with an appropriate pH, which is a minimum of 3.8 and a maximum of 4.5. Read the rules of use before using vaginal cleansers. Consult your doctor first if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have allergies, or are taking certain medications.
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