Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
The presence of natural plants such as mushrooms Candida of vagina normal. However, this can become a problem when too much yeast causes vaginal infection.
Gynecologist Michael Cackovic says infection can occur when the natural flora in the vagina is out of balance between the good bacteria Lactobacillus and Candida albicans.
Yeast infections of the vagina generally cause itching and irritation, redness and swelling, pain, rash, vaginal discharge, and a burning sensation, especially during sex and urination.
The harmony of the natural flora in the vagina can be disturbed for the following reasons.
1. Take antibiotics
Antibiotics work to kill bacteria. However, antibiotics cannot target specific bacteria to kill. So, taking antibiotics can kill the ‘good’ bacteria in the vagina so that the growth of yeast becomes very massive.
Always consult your doctor about using antibiotics. You are also not allowed to take antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription.
2. Wet and sweaty clothes
Fungi like to breed in damp places. Quoting Self, Wearing wet clothes and sweating excessively can create a good environment for fungi to breed.
Cackovic recommends wearing comfortable underwear made of materials such as polyester or cotton. Thus, the area of the female sex organs will be far from moist.
3. Irritating to body care products
Vaginal infections can occur as a result of using personal care products, including body wash. Scented bath soaps can damage the pH of the vagina and trigger irritation. Cackovic said, vaginal yeast infection is sometimes a domino effect of other factors.
4. High estrogen levels
Hormones also play a role in yeast infections. Cackovic said the infection occurs due to increased levels of estrogen. E
The increase in the hormone estrogen mainly occurs due to the use of oral contraceptives, pregnancy, and estrogen therapy. When estrogen increases, glycogen levels also increase in the vagina and promote yeast growth.
However, not all birth control pills increase estrogen levels. Most birth control pills are monophasic or with the same dose of hormone in one pack and do not cause significant changes in hormone levels.
5. Use of soap in the vagina
Sexual health expert Tami Rowen advises women not to wash their vagina with soap. The reason is, soap can change the natural environment of the vagina.
The vagina is self-cleaning and there is absolutely no need for soap. If you want to clean your vagina, just use warm water to rinse the vulva area.
6. Diabetes
Quoting Klinik Mayo, those with diabetes are at risk for yeast infection. This risk is even greater if the patient is unable to maintain blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can become food for mushrooms so that mold growth cannot be avoided. Growth also increases when the environment supports it, such as areas of the body that are warm and moist.
7. Changes in sexual activity
Vaginal infections are not part of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, changes in sexual activity can lead to infection. Changing partners and the intensity of sexual intercourse more frequently also usually can increase yeast growth.
(the / asr)
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