Lactic acid bacteria can prevent the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms and become a natural barrier against bacteria. More than 20 kinds of microorganisms can be isolated from female vaginal secretions. The main resident bacteria in vagina are Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococcus, Bacteroides, Candida albicans, Mycoplasma and so on. Lactobacillus plays an important role in vaginal self-purification.
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However, in order to prevent gynecological diseases, disinfectants such as traditional Chinese medicine lotion and potassium permanganate solution are often used to clean vagina and vulva. In fact, this practice may have adverse consequences.
This is because vagina has self-cleaning function, which can protect female reproductive system to some extent. If the vagina is cleaned with disinfectant without indications, it may destroy the defense function of the vagina. In addition, often cleaning vulva with traditional Chinese medicine lotion and potassium permanganate will also reduce the disease resistance of vulva skin. Regular use of potassium permanganate will also reduce skin oil production, dry skin and cause vulvar itching.
For example, don't put clothes in public toilets; Wash vulva and underwear before washing feet; Don't change clothes with others, especially underwear; The basin and towel for cleaning pudenda must be dedicated, and the towel should be boiled and disinfected regularly. Women with tinea of hands and feet must be treated as soon as possible, otherwise it will easily lead to fungal vaginitis.
There are many folds, sweat glands, sebaceous glands and vaginal secretions in the female vulva. The vagina is located between the urethra and anus and is easily infected. Therefore, the reproductive organs must be cleaned before sexual intercourse, otherwise, it is easy for germs to enter the vagina and become infected during sexual intercourse.
It is necessary for after making love to clean vagina properly, but excessive washing will often destroy the normal acid-base balance in vagina, thus affecting its own sterilization and self-cleaning function, so enough is enough. Warm water should be used when washing, and cold water should be avoided as far as possible.