Bad vaginal odor

Bad vaginal odor is a common condition that sometimes a woman possessed. An estimated 30% of women do not experience. Many women assume that vaginal odor is due to the lack of personal hygiene so that excessive washing. You do not realize that it actually worsens the problem.

Causes

The interior of the vagina has a large number of microorganisms in the vaginal flora. Flora is usually created by the type of Lactobacillus, the role of an acidic environment that protects the vagina. Thus, the vagina to protect themselves from infection and bacteria. In a healthy state, maintain the balance of vaginal flora, so it has no odor or only faint characteristic odor. When disturbed the balance of flora, Gardnerella and other types of bacteria can multiply, creating a so-called bacterial vaginosis. Pregnancy can cause the spiral-KB, the use of antibiotics for vaginosis and smoking.

Bacterial vaginosis is an infection, but an increase in benign species of bacteria normally present in the vagina. These conditions make it uncomfortable, because it makes the translucent gray color vagina with bad smell (rotten fish). In addition to discomfort, do not cause other problems not vaginosis. Natural balance between different bacteria that normally is, of course, again in a few days.

Management

Many women who have their smelly vaginal vagina clean hard time. This is actually aggravate the condition and increase the risk of infection. Excessive douching, especially with antiseptic soap, the pH increases, so disturb the balance of vaginal flora.

If you have a vaginal odor problem, the first thing to do again a balance of acid in the vaginal flora. Wash the genital area with mild soap and warm water, a neutral pH is sufficient in most cases. If the problem persists after a few days, consult your doctor. The doctor can check to see if it could cause other disorders, such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections that smell.

How to prevent bacterial vaginosis?

Most vaginosis occurs for no apparent reason and can not be prevented. Some of these tips can reduce the risk of not disturbing the normal balance of vaginal flora:

    Do not push the water into the vagina to get it (showers) to clean.
    No oil filling, antiseptics, soaps, shampoos, etc. in the water.
    Do not use laundry detergents.
    Do not wash your vagina too often. Once a day is enough.