Genital
care is an important issue for women, as allowing small problems to go
untreated can have an impact on reproductive health. Dr. Ty Sovannaroth, from
Mearda Maternity, has more than 10 years of experience working in the fields of
obstetrics, gynecology, ultrasound and infertility treatment. She advises women
to adopt good hygiene habits in order to prevent reproductive health problems.
YT : What are the most common genital health
problems experienced by women?
Dr.
Sovannaroth: The problems that I encounter most often in my health consultation
room – and I believe this is true at other clinics – are leucorrhea, and
vaginal itching resulting from fungal infections. Vaginal discharge is not
abnormal; most of the cases I encounter are in the “normal” category. Only
about 30 percent of cases stem from problems requiring serious treatment. Some
clinics will offer medicine to women in cases of normal leucorrhea, but the
condition will continue regardless.
YT :
What symptoms of leucorrhea should women look out for?
Dr.
Sovannaroth: Normally occurring leucorrhea [discharge] has no bad smell, is not
particularly greenish and is not accompanied by pubic tenderness or fever. The
symptoms can vary. Some women experience leucorrhea more than others, and this
can be an annoyance. More serious forms of leucorrhea are accompanied by
symptoms such as itching inside the vagina and cloudy discharge.
YT :
What should a woman do if she sees signs of leucorrhea?
Dr.
Sovannaroth: Women should not try to assess their leucorrhea condition
themselves. They need to visit a health consultation room so the symptoms can
be analyzed. Certain infection can cause inflammation of the cervix, which can
affect the uterine membrane and cause other problems later in life. I always
advise patients who come to see me about the importance of good living habits.
In general, relying solely on medical treatment [after the fact] cannot keep us
free of illness forever.
Leucorrhea
can result from stress. Stress alters a woman’s hormonal balance and weakens
the immune system. A good way to release stress is to exercise. Women can get
sufficient exercise by walking for up to 30 minutes every morning and evening.
Avoid
wearing tight clothes; the genital area needs a ventilated environment. Wearing
jeans that are too tight, for example, can lead to fungal growth.
You
should wear underwear made from soft, thin fabric that allows air to flow
through. If your underwear is often moist due to normal leucorrhea then you
should change your underwear often.
When
swimming, avoid staying in the pool for too long.
Clean the
genital area using clean water every time you use the restroom. Using the hand
to scrub the area is not necessary; rinsing with water is enough. Some people
clean their genital area using lime juice or salt water; that is the wrong way
to do it and can cause the vagina to swell.
Consult
your doctor before buying a feminine wash to ensure you choose a product that
is right for your condition. If you think it’s time for a genital cleaning,
this should be done by a doctor.
YT :
What is a good daily vaginal care routine for women in normal health?
Dr.
Sovannaroth: Women in normal health can clean the vaginal area with clean
water, normal water, or warm water; do not use hot water. If you are feeling
unhygienic during your menstrual period, use a feminine wash during your
period. Or you can use it daily, twice a day, morning and evening. A good
feminine wash to use should have a pH level of 4 to 4.5.
Va Sonyka
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