vaginal infections They are one of the most common problems in women and this increases during the summer season, why? Well, this is due to many factors such as the use of tampons, wet bathing clothes. In addition, heat increases the proliferation of bacteria that cause an alteration in the vaginal microbiota.
Dr. Eliana Romero Icochea, a specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics at SANNA Clínica San Borja explains why cases of vaginal infections increase in women during the summer and gives us some tips to prevent this evil.
What are vaginal infections in women?
Vaginal infections in women are those infections that affect the vulva and vaginal canal, causing a lot of discomfort, secreting a lot of vaginal discharge and a bad smell, burning itching and, above all, a lot of discomfort during sexual intercourse.
What are the most common infections?
The most frequent are caused by fungi, such as Candida albicans and can in many cases become chronic or recurrent. This type of fungal infection is not included in the group of sexually transmitted diseases, however, it is advisable to include the partner in the treatment for a possible infection.
These infections are much more frequent due to the use of tampons. Photo: Pexels.
Why do infections increase in summer?
These infections are much more frequent due to the use of tampons, swimming pools (wet bathing clothes). Likewise, heat increases the proliferation of bacteria, which produces an alteration in the vaginal microbiota.
What are the symptoms of vaginal infections?
The symptoms are burning, itching and vaginal discharge often with a bad smell, which causes a lot of discomfort and intimidates the woman when having sexual intercourse.
What is recommended to avoid infections at this time of year?
In general, the infected person is asked to change their underwear frequently, avoid the use of daily protectors or frequently increase their changes. It is also very important to avoid staying in wet or damp bathing clothes.
It is important to consume probiotics and maintain an adequate weight to achieve a stable vaginal microbiota that can defend against external agents. Photo: Pexels.
How can we protect our vaginal microbiota from infections?
Diet is also very important, reducing excessive consumption of carbohydrates, consuming probiotics and maintaining an adequate weight to achieve a stable vaginal microbiota that can defend against external agents.
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