Female Intimate Hygiene: The biggest reason for problems like UTI is not taking care of personal hygiene. However, many times women make many mistakes to make themselves feel hygienic and fresh, which can lead to serious problems.
Doctors say that women wash their genitals internally with water or any liquid, which is a very wrong method. Actually, the intimate part has a natural pH, which balances the bacteria. If water enters the vagina directly, its natural safety is lost. Because of this, the risk of infection increases for women. Therefore women should avoid douching.
Women should not use fragrant things in their private parts, like perfume, powder or any cream. Use of such products can cause allergies, itching and burning sensation in the skin. This also damages the natural flora of the vagina.
Women often wear synthetic clothes or tight undergarments. Such clothes increase both moisture and heat of the body. Due to this, bacteria or yeast start growing in the intimate area, which increases infection. If women continuously wear such clothes, serious problems can occur. Therefore, change underwear once a day and wear cotton underwear.
Many women ignore their intimate health during periods, for example, not changing pads and neglecting cleanliness can prove costly. Due to which the growth of bacteria increases and the risk of infection increases. Therefore, women should keep changing pads, tampons or menstrual cups frequently every few hours during periods.
Doctors say that in case of itching, burning, smelly or white discharge on intimate parts or pain in the lower abdomen, definitely consult a doctor. Often women hesitate in going to the doctor due to shyness, but by doing so they invite serious diseases.
