Does vaginitis affect menstruation?

Written by Li Shun Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Updated on September 13, 2024

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Vaginitis does not have a significant impact on menstruation. However, if vaginitis leads to an ascending infection and endometritis, it can cause an increase in menstrual flow, prolonged periods, and irregular vaginal bleeding. Therefore, if you have vaginitis, it is important to seek active treatment. During the treatment of vaginitis, it is essential to avoid sexual intercourse. Engaging in sexual intercourse can lead to cross-infection of vaginitis and make it difficult to cure. It is crucial to maintain hygiene during sexual activities and take care of the vulvar hygiene to reduce the occurrence of vaginitis.

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Bacterial vaginosis is not serious; it is a common disease among women. In most clinical cases, when women have vaginal inflammation, bacterial infection may occur. It is generally diagnosed through the analysis of secretions, and after confirming it is bacterial vaginosis, appropriate medication will be selected based on the test results for symptomatic treatment. It's a common condition among women, and after treatment, it is important to maintain good vulvar hygiene. If any discomfort occurs, it is crucial to visit the hospital promptly for further diagnosis and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is easily treatable, typically showing improvement within a week of medication. If a recurrence occurs around the time of the next menstrual period, another course of treatment may be used. This disease is not serious and is commonly seen in women.

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What is vaginal inflammation during pregnancy?

Due to the increase in body weight and the rapid rise in hormone levels during pregnancy, pregnant women are prone to vaginitis, and the risk of infection may also significantly increase. The three more common types of vaginitis include trichomoniasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and bacterial vaginosis. The presence of these three types of vaginitis can manifest as an increase in vaginal discharge accompanied by vulvar itching. Specific tests for vaginitis are needed based on the characteristics of the vaginal discharge and the results of the vaginitis tests, to determine the specific type of vaginitis and treat accordingly based on the type.

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How to completely cure vaginitis?

There are many causes of vaginitis, and the treatments vary depending on the type. For fungal vaginitis, which is prone to recurrence, there are both simple and recurrent forms. Simple fungal vaginitis can be treated with medication over two treatment courses, whereas recurrent fungal vaginitis requires longer treatment, needing 3-6 months to heal completely. For trichomonal vaginitis, it is necessary to complete a course of medication, then stop the medication for a week before re-examination. If two consecutive re-examinations are negative, it indicates that the trichomonal vaginitis is cured. For bacterial vaginitis, after it is cured, probiotics must be placed in the vagina. As long as the probiotics proliferate normally, the bacterial vaginitis will also be cured. However, most bacterial vaginitis is caused by frequent sexual activity and relationships within the vagina, so it is essential to change these unhealthy lifestyle habits.

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Vaginitis is caused by what?

There are many causes of vaginitis, most of which are due to sexual activity. During sexual activity, the normal environment of the vagina can be altered. The vagina contains normal bacteria and has a relatively high acidity. If there is sexual activity, the pH balance inside the vagina can change, allowing pathogenic bacteria to proliferate, thus making it easy to develop vaginitis. Additionally, poor personal hygiene can also lead to vaginitis, such as using damp sanitary products and not changing underwear promptly. Therefore, it is essential to maintain hygiene during sexual activities and to keep the external genital area clean, wearing breathable, cotton underwear.