THE IMPORTANCE OF VAGINAL HEALTH: PRACTICAL TIPS AND ADVICE

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HOW TO IMPROVE VAGINAL HEALTH: PRACTICAL TIPS AND ADVICE

As a woman your health is often defined in terms of reproductive health or influenced by diseases that appear in your reproductive organs. Vaginal health is an important aspect in supporting a woman’s overall health and can be affected by many aspects including certain medications, exercise, diet, and stress. Vaginal complaints are common and the impact of daily life can disrupt this balance, causing unwanted conditions, including vaginal thrush.

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THE LINK BETWEEN WOMEN’S HEALTH AND V-HEALTH

Vaginal health is an important aspect in supporting a woman’s overall health and can be affected by many aspects including certain medications, exercise, diet, and stress.

A healthy vagina keeps a balanced environment of good bacteria and normal vaginal secretions. This good bacteria helps fight off bad ones and maintains a normal, slightly acidic vaginal pH. Vaginal complaints are common. The impact of daily life can disrupt this balance, increasing the vaginal pH, causing unwanted conditions, including vaginal thrush.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

As women, it is our responsibility to talk to our healthcare providers about any concern we might have about our vaginal health. However, there are several tips and practical advice we can follow in our daily routine to avoid common yeast infections.

What to do to prevent vaginal health problems:

Change tampons / pads frequently
Wear loose fitting, cotton underwear
Wash underwear in warm water
Have an annual gynaecological exam
Use a daily probiotic to ensure a good vaginal bacteria balance
Limit sugar intake and control your blood sugar if you’re diabetic

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WHAT TO AVOID:

Wearing tight pants or tights
Avoid wearing wet bathing suits or exercise clothes for prolonged periods
Avoid perfumed soaps in the vaginal area
Avoid douching - it removes the good bacterial and alters vaginal pH
Sitting in hot tubs / frequently taking hot baths

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE OR HELP

It is important to know when to seek medical advice or help with regards to vaginal yeast infection.

The following situations justifies seeking help:

If you are pregnant and experiencing symptoms of a vaginal yeast infections
If your symptoms do not subside after the use of OTC antifungal creams
If symptoms get worse or continue for longer than 7 days
If you think you might have been exposed to a STD

THRUSH AND THE POSSIBILITY OF TRANSMISSION

Although men are at low risk, some men can develop symptoms of a yeast infection after having sex with an infected partner.
Women are at higher risk of getting infected if their partner is already infected.
This can be prevented by using a condom and practicing good personal hygiene. Symptoms can be treated with OTC antifungal creams.

OTC – Over the counter; STD – Sexually transmitted disease

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