The sensitive area deserves the closest attention. Indeed, knowledge in this case is not just strength, but health, good mood and excellent sex. We will tell you about the microflora of the vagina everything you need to know.
The human body lacks wide open systems – for example, the oral cavity, ears, nose. But they share a common property – the presence of powerful protection. In the case of the vagina, the role of guards and internal security services is performed by lactobacilli. They make sure that other inhabitants of an intimate place, for example, Candida fungi (they cause thrush), gardnerella (responsible for bacterial vaginosis), staphylococci and Escherichia coli (aerobic vaginitis) are not in a hurry to settle and, moreover, multiply in the female body.
The work of law enforcement officers is difficult, but every woman can provide them with all possible assistance.
1.Normally, the environment inside the vagina is acidic, and lactobacilli like it. But other residents do not rush to breed in such an environment, which is only at hand. Water and ordinary soap (this is alkali) are enemies of the vaginal microclimate, therefore: no deep washes; use products marked “for intimate hygiene” to care for sensitive places, they are also acidic and will not harm.
2. Perform all hygiene procedures strictly from front to back. Your lactobacilli, of course, will try to overcome the migrants from the rectum. But why complicate life?
3. For the same reason, condoms must be changed if you and your partner want to alternate vaginal and anal sex. Well and generally – be protected.
What discharge is considered normal
A vagina, like the ocean, is a self-cleaning system, for the successful operation of which a hygienic person is not needed. All the excess is regularly removed from the cavity along with secretions consisting of mucus, epithelial cells and unwanted microorganisms.
A simple procedure – a hygienic smear when the doctor takes a sample of vaginal discharge – allows you to find out if the microflora of the vagina has rebelled and who exactly started the disturbances. Normally, this is the case:
- immediately after menstruation: there is a little clear, odorless discharge or with a slight sour-milk flavor.
- closer to ovulation: the amount of discharge increases, in appearance they remain the same.
- ovulation: the substance resembles egg white – viscous and vitreous.
- after ovulation: imagine milk being added to protein.
- closer to menstruation: the discharge becomes unclear (milk was diluted with water).
- on the eve of menstruation: a viscous substance turns into lumps, a sour-milk smell intensifies (or appears).
If your personal story matches the description, there is nothing to worry about, and a smear is not needed. However, rush to the doctor, finding that:
- the discharge acquired a strange hue (yellow, brown, greenish);
- there is clearly a “not so” smell (fishy, sweetish);
- itching and burning sensation in the genital area.
By the way, 54% of women withhold or “retouch” symptoms by talking to a gynecologist. The result is incorrect diagnoses and inadequate treatment.
Who controls the vaginal microflora
The number of lactobacilli and the quality of their work are controlled by female sex hormones. If their production is lame, problems with microflora are not excluded.
1.Estrogens: with their direct participation in the vaginal epithelium, glycogen accumulates – a favorite dish of lactobacilli.
How you can help: introduce foods containing phytoestrogens into the diet (these are plant hormones that are similar in structure to ours). Good sources of phytoestrogens are legumes (beans, peas), carrots, red grapes, eggplant, tomatoes, pumpkin, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
Causes of Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety-depressive syndrome belongs to the group of neuroses and is accompanied by various kinds of physical and mental disorders. The most common causes of depression are the following factors:
hereditary predisposition to depression;
many stressful situations;
organic changes in the state of the brain (after bruises, injuries);
prolonged anxiety and depressive symptoms;
deficiency in the body of serotonin and essential amino acids;
taking anticonvulsants and estrogen drugs.
How you can help: introduce foods containing phytoestrogens into the diet (these are plant hormones that are similar in structure to ours). Good sources of phytoestrogens are legumes (beans, peas), carrots, red grapes, eggplant, tomatoes, pumpkin, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
2. Progesterone promotes the release of glycogen from desquamating epithelial cells, and lactobacilli receive nutrition.
How to help: eat nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, beans, wheat bran, beef liver, rabbit – they contain zinc, which helps to regulate the level of progesterone. There is evidence that the desired effect can be achieved through meditation – daily for at least 5 minutes.