8 SIGNS of an UNHEALTHY VAGINA And 11 Things You Can do About it !

When it comes to taking care of the way you look, and your overall health, women have to worry about many things. In those many things, vagina’s health is included too. Healthy vagina will maintain a normal pH level, and it can prevent infections because the vagina holds high amount of beneficial bacteria.

 

If you notice some of these signs and symptoms then you maybe have unhealthy vagina.

Signs and Symptoms:

-Vaginal itching and burning
-Red, inflamed or painful mucous membranes
-Odor
-Abnormal bleeding
-Excessive discharge
-Appearance of lesions
-Dryness
-Bleeding after sexual intercourse

In this article you will see how to keep your vagina healthy in a few ways.

1. Maintain vaginal PH balance without douching

Vaginal pH is in the range from 3.8 to 4.5. So in case your vagina has a strong odor, instead of douching, consult your gynecologist, because you will not treat the root cause that way. Gynecologists also said that douching can be very bad, because it can reduce the acidity of your vagina, and it will change the normal pH levels. Another thing you will have to do in order to keep the normal pH level of your vagina is to stay away from strong hygiene products.

2. Avoid junk food

To avoid fast food, especially food high in sugar, is not only good for your vaginal health, but for the whole body. Eat vegetables and fruits.
3. Maintain a healthy diet for vaginal health

Like we mentioned above, you need to focus on the healthy food, to be in good health condition. So you will need to have healthy nutritious diet for vaginal health. Cranberry juice and yogurt can deal with yeast infections. Soy contains estrogen, and that is why it will stimulate natural lubrication, in case of vaginal dryness.

4. Practice safe sex to keep harmful bacteria out

You can prevent a number of STD, including HIV, genital herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and genital warts if you use protection during sex. Always change condoms when you are switching from oral or anal sex to vaginal.

 5. Quit smoking

Another good reason to quit smoking. Smoking causes a lot of damage to the body so that means that tar and nicotine can influence your vaginal health too.

6. Stay away from antibiotics as much as you can

Antibiotics can be very harmful to the body. So when you need to take antibiotic, increase your intake of yogurt, kefir and other fermented foods during the therapy. That way you will keep yeast under control.

7. Treat infections when they arise

There are three common vaginal diseases: yeast contamination, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis. If you don’t treat these diseases, it can cause more serious health diseases. All of them can be treated orally or topically.
Yeast contamination is caused by a few types of ogranisms, bacterial vaginosis is triggered by too many bacteria in the vagina, trichomoniasis is sexually transmitted.

8. Choose your underwear carefully

Synthetic materials contain allergens and chemicals that can cause skin irritation, so Dr. Rebecca Booth recommends 100% cotton or silk underwear.

9. Schedule regular appointments with your gynecologist

Gynecological exams are very important. Each woman should have her first gynecological exam within three years of becoming sexually active, or by the age of 21. They are very important because it can detect changes in vaginal cells that may lead to cervical cancer.

10. Rinse only with water

Use only water for intimate hygiene, because hygiene gels can disturb the natural pH level of the vagina.

11. Be careful with your soap choice

Soaps containing olive oil are recommended by doctors, if you still prefer using something to wash your vagina with.