What causes vaginal odor?

The question of what is going on with the vulva having an odor has become a big problem that troubles many of our female friends. Many female friends are particularly distressed when they have an odor from the vulva. This is a type of gynecological disease and has become an unspeakable hidden disease for many of us. Many female friends are unwilling to seek treatment. Let's first understand what is going on with the vulva having an odor.

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The vagina of a normal healthy woman has a natural defense function against the invasion of pathogens due to the characteristics of its anatomical tissue. For example, the closure of the vaginal opening, the close contact of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina, the proliferation of vaginal epithelial cells and the keratinization of surface cells under the influence of estrogen, and the balance of vaginal acidity and alkalinity inhibit the reproduction of alkaline-adapted pathogens. The cervical mucus is alkaline. When the natural defense function of the vagina is destroyed, pathogens can easily invade and cause vaginal inflammation.

Under normal circumstances, aerobic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria live in the vagina, forming normal vaginal flora. If the ecological balance between the vagina and the bacterial flora is disrupted for any reason, conditional pathogens may form. Common clinical conditions include: bacterial vaginosis, candidal vaginitis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, senile vaginitis, and juvenile vaginitis.

1. Bacterial vaginosis

The principle of treatment is to use anti-anaerobic drugs, mainly metronidazole, tinidazole, and clindamycin.

(1) Oral medication: Metronidazole is the first choice.

(2) Local drug treatment.

(3) Sexual partners do not require routine treatment.

2. Candidal vaginitis

(1) Eliminate the cause: If you have diabetes, you should be treated actively and stop using broad-spectrum antibiotics, estrogen and cortisol in time. Change your underwear frequently, and wash used underwear, basins, and towels with boiling water.

Understanding why the vulva has an odor can help us choose targeted treatments more effectively and help us get rid of the unspeakable difficulties this situation brings to ourselves. At the same time, we must maintain good vaginal hygiene, which can effectively inhibit the growth and spread of bacteria. Reduce the chances of developing this disease.