Vagina is one of the
female body part that connects the uterus and cervix. The vagina is a muscular
tube that is lined with mucous membranes. Its opening is between the urethra
and anus.
Vagina has good
elasticity, allowing for the entry of the penis for reproduction. When the
process of sex, vaginal fluid secreted act as lubrication. During menstruation,
blood will come out through the vagina. Vagina is also the way the baby is
born. Inflammation of the vagina is known as vaginitis. Therefore keep kesehtan
vagina is in need. Because the vagina is the female reproductive organs are
highly susceptible to infection.
This is caused by the
limits of the urethra to the anus is very close, so that germs such as fungi,
bacteria, parasites, and viruses easily fit into the vagina. Therefore, women
must diligently take care of the cleanliness of her vagina.
In the vagina there are
a variety of bacteria, Lactobacillus 95 percent, 5 percent of the pathogen. In
a balanced vaginal ecosystem conditions, pathogenic bacteria will not
interfere. When the balance is disturbed, for example, acidity decreases, the
natural defense will also go down, and prone to infection. The imbalance of the
vaginal ecosystem due to many factors. Among these oral contraceptives,
diabetes mellitus, antibiotics, menstrual blood, semen, spraying fluid into the
vagina (douching), and hormonal disorders such as puberty, pregnancy, or
menopause.
Causes
of vaginal yeast
The fungus can grow
naturally throughout the body, especially if the damp and dark as in the
vagina. Generally good bacteria (probakteria) especially acidophilus trying to
create an acidic environment that fungi do not multiply. But if a little
acidophilus and high sugar levels in the body, then the mold will begin to
proliferate. 3 out of 4 women experience at least one yeast infection in their
lives. If this keep coming again, something is wrong with the body's defense
system.
Usually the fungal
infections are found on the body that has fat folds like armpits and of course
in the vagina. In addition to its immune system is weak or tight clothing,
there is another hidden cause of fungal infections in the vagina, that is:
Low
estrogen levels
Estrogen feed
acidophilus bacteria so that the fungus does not easily show up, but if
estrogen levels are low then it will be easy to grow mushrooms. Therefore
before menstruation sometimes women can be exposed to a fungal infection due to
declining estrogen levels. If it had a yeast infection that hormonal then a
week before menstruation is advisable to consume probiotics, avoid sugary foods
and eat yogurt.
Eating
too much sugar
Where there is sugar
then there is a fungus. Spike blood sugar levels showed a lot of glucose in the
body system that will invite mushrooms, because mushrooms like glycogen
(glucose reserves).
use
pantyliners
If using pantyliners so
clean underwear, the thinking is wrong because pantyliners cause mild
irritation which can lower immunity and fungal skin really liked humid or
little air. This is because the synthetic fibers of pantyliners obstruct air
flow makes a comfortable fungus to breed.
Have
a vaginal eczema
Eczema triggers a rash
that can appear on the vulva and vaginal tissues. This condition causes chronic
inflammation and irritation in some people that develop fungal infections.
Therefore, it is necessary to treat eczema vagina and cleaned mushrooms
immediately.
Using
spermicide condoms
The active ingredient
contained in vaginal spermicides can disrupt immune and allow the fungus to
take advantage. If the suspect spermicides as a cause, then choose a
spermicide-free condom.
The vagina is a hidden
orgam to be clean and healthy every day, because this section are susceptible
to infection. Your vagina is only you that can take care of him.