vagina
- It is the process of rinsing the vagina with a liquid to clean it after menstruation or intercourse, and to prevent or treat infection or bad odor. (medindia.net)
- Douching differs from washing the outside of your vagina during a bath or shower. (medindia.net)
- The vagina -- which is not the whole of that genitalia, called the vulva , but the flexible tube behind the vaginal opening and inside the body -- is a passageway between the outside of the body and the internal reproductive system. (scarleteen.com)
- The pH balance of the vagina is acidic, with "good" bacteria that has co-evolved that helps keep infections away. (scarleteen.com)
- Vaginal secretions are how the vagina cleanses and regulates itself -- how amazing is that? (scarleteen.com)
- Without these discharges, we'd have some problems -- infections more often, uncomfortable sex and the vagina would start to smell pretty darn funky, just like our mouths do when they don't stay clean and hydrated. (scarleteen.com)
- You may also get cervicitis from other infections in your vagina or reproductive organs. (drugs.com)
- This can upset the normal balance of bacteria that live in your vagina and cause a vaginal infection. (drugs.com)
- Infection of the vagina due to various organisms (usually yeast or bacteria) is the most common causes of vaginitis, but there are many non-infectious causes like trauma or allergic reactions which may be responsible. (healthhype.com)
- Excessive vaginal discharge, with a change in color and odor, associated with redness, swelling, irritation, and itching of the vagina are the usual symptoms. (healthhype.com)
- Vaginal secretion is necessary to keep the vagina lubricated. (healthhype.com)
- It also helps to keep the vagina clean by carrying away the dead vaginal cells. (healthhype.com)
- This acidic environment discourages growth of harmful bacteria as well as preventing infection from travelling from the outside through the vulva and vagina into the cervix and uterus. (healthhype.com)
- There are certain factors which tend to make the vagina alkaline, such as menstrual discharge, male ejaculate, vaginal douches, and infected cervical mucus. (healthhype.com)
- This increases the susceptibility of the vagina to bacterial infections. (healthhype.com)
- Bacterial infection - bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of the bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis which is normally found in small numbers in the vagina. (healthhype.com)
- Fungal (yeast) infection - infection of the vagina may be caused by Candida albicans, a type of fungus normally present in the vagina without causing any symptoms. (healthhype.com)
- Any situation where there is an imbalance between the fungi and the normal bacterial flora of the vagina, causing excessive fungal proliferation, can lead to vaginal infection. (healthhype.com)
- Trichomoniasis - the protozoa Trichomonas vaginalis may cause this sexually transmitted infection of the vagina, resulting in vaginitis. (healthhype.com)
- Douche usually refers to vaginal irrigation, the rinsing of the vagina, but it can also refer to the rinsing of any body cavity. (wikipedia.org)
- To avoid transferring intestinal bacteria into the vagina, the same bag must not be used for an enema and a vaginal douche. (wikipedia.org)
- Many health-care professionals state that douching is dangerous, as it interferes with both the vagina's normal self-cleaning and with the natural bacterial culture of the vagina, and it might spread or introduce infections. (wikipedia.org)
- Frequent douching with water may result in an imbalance of the pH of the vagina, and thus may put women at risk for possible vaginal infections, especially yeast infections. (wikipedia.org)
- Antiseptics used during douching disturb the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina and can cause infections. (wikipedia.org)
- Unclean douching equipment may introduce foreign bodies into the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- In some cases douching may force the ejaculate further into the vagina, increasing the chance of pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- Douches and vaginal deodorants disrupt the pH balance of your vagina and increase your risk of infection, so it is best to avoid using these products. (wikihow.com)
- The chemical in these products can irritate your vagina and throw off vaginal pH. (wikihow.com)
- IsoFresh uses AN ADVANCED pH BUFFERING SYSTEM of lactic acid, sodium lactate, and sodium hydroxide to help bring the vagina into a healthy, acidic range to support optimal vaginal health - free of odor and irritation, and promoting healthy bacterial balance. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Using a lactic acid containing gel, like IsoFresh Balancing Gel, can help tip the scales back in favor of vaginal health, bring the vagina back to the acidic environment it needs in order to control yeast overgrowth and bad bacteria. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Combine IsoFresh Balancing Gel with IsoFresh Probiotic to Increase Your Supply of Lactic Acid in the Vagina. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Cervical polyps are smooth, red, finger-shaped growths in the cervix , the passage between the uterus and the vagina. (genesishcs.org)
- The clinician may want to perform pelvic examination and assessment of the vagina because there are unexplained symptoms of vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, unexpected bleeding, or urinary problems. (wikipedia.org)
- Vaginal discharge is a mixture of liquid, cells, and bacteria that lubricates and protects the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the vagina and cervix and it exits the body through the vaginal opening. (wikipedia.org)
- The solid components are exfoliated epithelial cells from the vaginal wall and cervix as well as some of the bacteria that inhabit the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- The normal composition of bacteria in the vagina (vaginal flora) can vary, but is most commonly dominated by lactobacilli. (wikipedia.org)
- During sexual arousal and intercourse, the amount of fluid in the vagina increases due to engorgement of blood vessels surrounding the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- Estrogen matures vaginal tissues and causes increased production of glycogen by epithelial cells of the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- In fact, the pH of the vagina and vaginal discharge after puberty ranges between 3.5 and 4.7. (wikipedia.org)
- Diagnosis is by finding the parasite in the vaginal fluid using a microscope, culturing the vagina or urine, or testing for the parasite's DNA. (wikipedia.org)
discharge
- The above sorts of discharge can be due to an infection like bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection, or to an STI , like gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia. (scarleteen.com)
- Some amount of clear or whitish vaginal discharge, with or without a mild odor, is normal in most women of childbearing age. (healthhype.com)
- Normal vaginal discharge consists of exfoliated (dead and cast-off) vaginal skin cells, bacteria, and secretions from the vaginal and cervical glands. (healthhype.com)
- The vaginal discharge of a healthy woman may contain many types of bacteria, the most important being lactobacilli . (healthhype.com)
- Cervical polyps may be inflamed and rarely can become infected, causing vaginal discharge of yellow or white mucus. (genesishcs.org)
- Also, moderate pain during sexual intercourse and vaginal discharge are symptoms of cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
- The presence of inflammation, or discharge which may indicate an infection. (wikipedia.org)
- Normal vaginal discharge may have a thinner, watery consistency or a thick, sticky consistency, and may be clear or white in color. (wikipedia.org)
- Normal vaginal discharge may be large in volume but typically does not have a strong odor, nor is it typically associated with itching or pain. (wikipedia.org)
- While most discharge represents normal functioning of the body, some changes in discharge can reflect infection or other pathological processes. (wikipedia.org)
- Infections that may cause changes in vaginal discharge include vaginal yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections. (wikipedia.org)
- The characteristics of abnormal vaginal discharge vary depending on the cause, but common features include a change in color, a foul odor, and associated symptoms such as itching, burning, pelvic pain, or pain during sexual intercourse. (wikipedia.org)
- Normal vaginal discharge is composed of cervical mucus, vaginal fluid, shedding vaginal and cervical cells, and bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
- The majority of the liquid in vaginal discharge is mucus produced by glands of the cervix. (wikipedia.org)
- On average, there are approximately 108 to 109 bacteria per milliliter of vaginal discharge. (wikipedia.org)
- Normal vaginal discharge is clear, white, or off-white. (wikipedia.org)
- A typical reproductive-age woman produces 1.5 grams (half to one teaspoon) of vaginal discharge every day. (wikipedia.org)
- The composition and amount of vaginal discharge changes as an individual goes through the various stages of sexual and reproductive development. (wikipedia.org)
- In neonates, vaginal discharge sometimes occurs in the first few days after birth. (wikipedia.org)
- Neonatal vaginal discharge may be white or clear with a mucous texture, or it may be bloody from normal transient shedding of the endometrium. (wikipedia.org)
- Vaginal discharge in pre-pubertal girls is minimal with a neutral to alkaline pH ranging from 6 to 8. (wikipedia.org)
- Even before the beginning of menses (up to 12 months before menarche, typically at the same time as the development of breast buds,) vaginal discharge increases in amount and changes in composition. (wikipedia.org)
- The amount and consistency of vaginal discharge changes as the menstrual cycle progresses. (wikipedia.org)
- In the days right after menstruation, vaginal discharge is minimal and its consistency is thick and sticky. (wikipedia.org)
- When approaching ovulation, the rising estrogen levels cause a concomitant increase in vaginal discharge. (wikipedia.org)
- The increase in the amount of discharge at ovulation is 30 times greater than the amount produced directly following menstruation. (wikipedia.org)
- Symptoms can include itching in the genital area, a bad smelling thin vaginal discharge, burning with urination, and pain with sex. (wikipedia.org)
- For women there may also be a yellow-green, itchy, frothy, foul-smelling ("fishy" smell) vaginal discharge. (wikipedia.org)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Trichomoniasis testing for females with vaginal discharge and can be considered for females at higher risk for infection or of HIV-positive serostatus. (wikipedia.org)
causing pelvic inflamm
- Douching provides a high pressure liquid stream which may actually promote infection in the vaginal passage to ascend into the uterus and pelvis causing pelvic inflammatory disease and related complications such as infertility. (medindia.net)
cervix
- Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Cervical cancer, or invasive cervical cancer, occurs when abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix spread deeper into the cervix, or to other tissues or organs. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Collecting specimens from the cervix should be avoided because (a) it might increase the risk to OB patients, and (b) cervical sialidase activity is usually higher than vaginal sialidase activity. (labcorp.com)
- Signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include increased hCG, vaginal bleeding (in varying amounts), sudden lower abdominal pain , pelvic pain, a tender cervix , an adnexal mass, or adnexal tenderness. (wikipedia.org)
- Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix. (wikipedia.org)
- Douching before the exam is discouraged because cells needed from the cervix to assess for cervical cell abnormalities may be washed out. (wikipedia.org)
swab
- In the method, a body-fluid sample such as a vaginal swab sample or urine is obtained from the subject and contacted with an antibody specific against a Trichomonas adhesin peptide, forming an antibody-adhesin. (google.com.au)
- The presence or absence of the complex establishes, with a reliability of at least 80%, in the case of a vaginal swab sample, and with a reliability of at least 40% in the case of a urine sample, the presence or absence, respectively, of Trichomonas infection in the subject. (google.com.au)
- 5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said method is effective to detect Trichomonnas vaginalis infection from vaginal samples with a reliability of over 80% in a vaginal swab sample from a female subject and over 40% in a urine sample from a male or female subject. (google.com.au)
- This is the most commonly used method and requires an endocervical, vaginal, or penile swab specimen for examination under a microscope. (wikipedia.org)
chlamydia
- Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea and sexually transmitted diseases such as genital warts and genital herpes. (healthhype.com)
- Persistence of the virus is essential for development of high-grade CIN and cervical cancer and factors that correlate with higher persistence rates include age, immunodeficiency, smoking, oral contraceptives and Chlamydia trachomatis infection. (biomedcentral.com)
- pelvic inflammatory disease , often due to Chlamydia infection , tobacco smoking , prior tubal surgery, a history of infertility , and the use of assisted reproductive technology . (wikipedia.org)
- Prevention is by decreasing risk factors such as chlamydia infections through screening and treatment. (wikipedia.org)
- Infections by Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis are present in 75 to 90 percent of cases. (wikipedia.org)
mucus
- For example, the risk of ascending infection is highest during ovulation when the cervical os is open and the cervical mucus is thin. (medindia.net)
symptoms
- HPV infection and cervical dysplasia generally cause no symptoms. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Symptoms of cervical cancer usually do not appear until abnormal cervical cells become cancerous and invade nearby tissue. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- 1 In Bali, genital cleansing by commercial sex workers after sexual intercourse was associated with fewer infection symptoms but not with the point prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI). (bmj.com)
- Signs and symptoms classically include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding . (wikipedia.org)
- In many cases the symptoms have low specificity , and can be similar to those of other genitourinary and gastrointestinal disorders , such as appendicitis , salpingitis , rupture of a corpus luteum cyst , miscarriage , ovarian torsion or urinary tract infection . (wikipedia.org)
- Later symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, or pain during sexual intercourse. (wikipedia.org)
- The early stages of cervical cancer may be completely free of symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- Evidence from a randomized controlled trials for screening pregnant women who do not have symptoms for infection with trichomoniasis and treating women who test positive for the infection have not consistently shown a reduced risk of preterm birth. (wikipedia.org)
normal vaginal
- Douching can alter the normal vaginal bacterial flora and cause overgrowth of pathogens leading to infection and disease. (medindia.net)
- Your normal vaginal bacteria may be out of balance, causing an infection. (drugs.com)
secretions
- The rest is made up of transudate from the vaginal walls and secretions from glands (Skene's and Bartholin's. (wikipedia.org)
develop cervical cancer
- HPV is the main risk factor for cervical cancer , but most women who receive treatment for abnormal cells caused by HPV, do not develop cervical cancer. (americanpregnancy.org)
- most people who have had HPV infections, however, do not develop cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
heavy vaginal
- In the absence of ultrasound or hCG assessment, heavy vaginal bleeding may lead to a misdiagnosis of miscarriage . (wikipedia.org)
ectopic pregnancy
- A review of studies by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (N.Y.) showed that women who douched regularly and later became pregnant had higher rates of ectopic pregnancy, infections, and low birth weight infants than women who only douched occasionally or who never douched. (wikipedia.org)
ejaculate
- While the authors of the Krest Bitter Lemon study suggested its use as a postcoital douche, this is unlikely to be effective, as sperm begin leaving the ejaculate (out of the reach of any douche) within 1.5 minutes of deposition. (wikipedia.org)
abnormal cervical cells
- Frequently, the birth of your baby will wash away any abnormal cervical cells. (americanpregnancy.org)
diaphragms
- These include diaphragms and cervical caps. (drugs.com)
anal sex
- Some vaginal infections are sexually transmitted via manual, oral, vaginal sex (or anal sex , if vaginal sex was also had with the same condom or with no condom), and that transmission is not limited to heterosexual activity: infections are something all kinds of partners can contract and transmit in a bunch of different ways. (scarleteen.com)
- Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which is most often spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex. (wikipedia.org)
squamous cell carcinomas
- Most cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- About 90% of cervical cancer cases are squamous cell carcinomas, 10% are adenocarcinoma, and a small number are other types. (wikipedia.org)
growth of lactobacilli
- These higher levels of glycogen in the vaginal canal support the growth of lactobacilli over other bacterial species. (wikipedia.org)
development of cervical
- is involved in HPV acquisition and persistence and the development of cervical precancer and cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
- Smoking has also been linked to the development of cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
condoms
- Spermicides are believed to increase the contraceptive effectiveness of condoms. (wikipedia.org)
- However, condoms that are spermicidally lubricated by the manufacturer have a shorter shelf life and may cause urinary-tract infections in women. (wikipedia.org)
- Methods of prevention include not having sex, using condoms, not douching, and being tested for STIs before having sex with a new partner. (wikipedia.org)
- Use of male condoms or female condoms may help prevent the spread of trichomoniasis, although careful studies have never been done that focus on how to prevent this infection. (wikipedia.org)
- Safe sex practices, such as with the use of male or female condoms, can also help prevent sexually transmitted infections. (wikipedia.org)
Urine
- Improved diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis infection by PCR using vaginal swabs and urine specimen compared to diagnosis by wet mount microscopy, culture, and fluorescent staining. (labcorp.com)
- Infection with Trichomoniasis through water is unlikely because Trichomonas vaginalis dies in water after 45-60 minutes, in thermal water after 30 minutes to 3 hours and in diluted urine after 5-6 hours. (wikipedia.org)
genital infections
- They should therefore be educated and cautioned about the potential adverse effects of vaginal douching in causing genital infections and cancer. (medindia.net)
pregnancy
- Many factors affect the outcome of douching including frequency of douching, pregnancy, adolescence, and the phase of the menstrual cycle. (medindia.net)
- Low levels of fluid around the fetus also increase the risk of umbilical cord compression and can interfere with lung and body formation in early pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- Pregnancy, contraceptive devices, multiple sexual partners, and vaginal douching are considered to be some of the risk factors of this type of infection. (healthhype.com)
- it also predisposes women to develop bacterial vaginosis (BV), which is further associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased risk of sexually transmitted infections. (wikipedia.org)
- Douching lowers the chances of pregnancy after intercourse. (wikipedia.org)
- While all forms of birth control can generally be used by young people, long-acting reversible birth control such as implants, IUDs, or vaginal rings are more successful in reducing rates of teenage pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
irritation
- Due to this, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services strongly discourages douching, citing the risks of irritation, bacterial vaginosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). (wikipedia.org)
- Once your normally acidic pH gets knocked out of balance, you may experience unwanted odors and irritation, and it can even set the stage for the development of bacterial vaginosis and yeast (candida albicans) infections. (fairhavenhealth.com)
Human Papillomavirus
- Considered a precancerous condition, it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection with a common virus, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- 2 Poor male genital hygiene has been associated (in the era preceding human papillomavirus testing) with several disease processes including penile cancer in men 3, 4 and cervical cancer in women. (bmj.com)
- The vaginal microbiota, human papillomavirus infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: what do we know and where are we going next? (biomedcentral.com)
- The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes both cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
- Cervical cancer, the commonest infection-associated neoplasm, and its premalignant precursor cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), are caused by strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). (biomedcentral.com)
canal
- Do not put soap or water into your vaginal canal. (wikihow.com)
- They can also result from long-term (chronic) inflammation, an abnormal response to an increase in estrogen levels, or congestion of blood vessels in the cervical canal. (genesishcs.org)
- study observing the distribution of spermicide containing Nonoxynol-9 in the vaginal tract, showed "After 10 min the gel spread within the vaginal canal providing a contiguous covering of the epithelium of variable thickness. (wikipedia.org)
- Therefore, the predominance of lactobacilli in the vaginal canal creates a more acidic environment. (wikipedia.org)
STIs
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may cause cervicitis. (drugs.com)
- Safe sex is sexual activity engaged in by people who have taken precautions to protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV. (wikipedia.org)
glands
- Before inserting the speculum, the vaginal wall, urethra, Skene's glands and Bartholin's glands are palpated through the vaginal wall. (wikipedia.org)
menopause
- In normal circumstances, from puberty to menopause, the vaginal environment is kept acidic (pH 3.8 to 4.5) by the production of lactic acid by the cells in the vaginal epithelium. (healthhype.com)
sexual
- Vaginal douching has been found to be associated with poverty, low level of education and multiple sexual partners though a causal relationship has not been established. (medindia.net)
- In addition, any itching, burning, pain or discomfort -- during urination, sexual activity, or just in daily life -- are also signs of an infection. (scarleteen.com)
- Having multiple sexual partners, especially those who have had multiple partners themselves, can increase the risk, though sometimes people can develop the condition from exposure to just one partner. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding that starts and stops between regular menstrual periods, or that occurs after sexual intercourse, douching, or a pelvic exam. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Douching after sexual intercourse is not an effective form of birth control. (wikipedia.org)
- Vaginal pH can vary due to a woman's age, menstrual cycle, or sexual activity. (wikihow.com)
- Some Pap smears indicate an unsatisfactory sample because of recent sexual activity or use of vaginal creams and douches. (americanpregnancy.org)
- Sexual transmission is possible through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. (wikipedia.org)
- The term safer sex in Canada and the United States has gained greater use by health workers, reflecting that risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections in various sexual activities is a continuum. (wikipedia.org)
- Risk factors are similar to those of sexually transmitted infections generally and include a high number of sexual partners and drug use. (wikipedia.org)
- Vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding (one most common form being bleeding after sexual intercourse), or (rarely) a vaginal mass may indicate the presence of malignancy. (wikipedia.org)
uterine
- Cervicitis caused by a STI may lead to a uterine infection or pelvic inflammatory disease. (drugs.com)
fluid
- A douche bag is a piece of equipment for douching-a bag for holding the fluid used in douching. (wikipedia.org)
- Enzyme activity test for use in the detection of vaginal fluid specimens for sialidase activity, an enzyme produced by bacteria associated with bacterial vaginitis, including Bacteroides spp, Prevotella spp, and Mobiluncus spp, and some G vaginalis . (labcorp.com)
- Using transport swabs provided, collect vaginal fluid sample by contacting the lower one-third of the vaginal wall, rotating for 10 to 20 seconds to absorb fluid. (labcorp.com)
odor
- Designed to eliminate feminine odor and support optimal vaginal pH balance, IsoFresh is the first isotonic and paraben-free vaginal gel available - a pure, simple and safe natural douche alternative, designed to work from the inside out. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- IsoFresh Balancing Vaginal Gel is the first isotonic and paraben-free balancing gel available - a pure, simple, and safe natural feminine wash alternative, designed to boost your vagina's self-cleaning capabilities that naturally minimize odor and maintain optimal pH balance. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- A recent clinical study ** involving IsoFresh evaluated the link between vaginal pH and odor concerns. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Over 95% of women in the study reported a decrease in vaginal odor concerns and a "more fresh and clean" feeling. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Data from a clinical trial in ObGyn practice settings found that over 95% of women using IsoFresh Balancing Vaginal Gel from Fairhaven Health every 3 days for a month reported a decrease in vaginal odor concerns and a "more fresh and clean" feeling. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- A significant decrease in concern about feminine odor was seen among the study participants after just one application of IsoFresh, and the women also reported that they like that IsoFresh is an easy to use, clear, and clean vaginal gel. (fairhavenhealth.com)
vaginalis
- A method and kit for detecting Trichomonas vaginalis infection in a human subject are disclosed. (google.com.au)
- b) detecting the presence of said complex, whereby the presence of said complex detects Trichomonas vaginalis infection in said subject. (google.com.au)
occurs
- Though women of any age can develop cervical dysplasia, the condition occurs most frequently in those between ages 25 and 35. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Cervical cancer occurs most often in women over the age of 40. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
tissue
- Cervicitis may also cause changes in your cervical tissue and increase your risk for cervical cancer. (drugs.com)
- The vaginal opening is enclosed by two thin folds of tissue known as the labia minora, which are bounded by two thicker folds of tissue called the labia majora. (healthhype.com)
lactic acid
- Lactic acid is the key to unlocking your vaginal health. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Simply put, lactic acid is essential to your vaginal health. (fairhavenhealth.com)
bacterial infections
- Also, keep in mind that having multiple partners increases the risk of disrupting your vaginal pH and developing bacterial infections. (wikihow.com)
epithelium
- Lack of endogenous estrogen in prepubertal girls causes the vaginal epithelium to be very thin and deficient in glycogen. (healthhype.com)
common symptom
- Bleeding after douching or after a pelvic exam is a common symptom of cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
sexually transmitted
- Adolescents are more susceptible to bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections and cancer due to the cellular structure of their vaginal and cervical lining. (medindia.net)
- Additionally, douching is associated with a number of health problems (cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and increased risk of sexually transmitted infections) and thus is not recommended. (wikipedia.org)
- In May 2003, a randomized, controlled, multi-center study was conducted with 1827 women ages 18-44 who were regular users of a douche product and who had been treated recently for a sexually transmitted bacterial infection or bacterial vaginosis. (wikipedia.org)
- Genital hygiene practices may be important for diseases like sexually transmitted infections (STI), which are common among adults in the developing world. (bmj.com)
- It causes the sexually transmitted genitourinary infection gonorrhea as well as other forms of gonococcal disease including disseminated gonococcemia, septic arthritis, and gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. (wikipedia.org)
- During the pelvic exam, samples of vaginal fluids may be taken to screen for sexually transmitted infections or other infections. (wikipedia.org)
- If present other sexually transmitted infections should be tested for. (wikipedia.org)
microbiota
- The vaginal microbiota plays a significant role in health and disease of the female reproductive tract. (biomedcentral.com)
- There is emerging evidence which leads us to conclude that increased diversity of vaginal microbiota combined with reduced relative abundance of Lactobacillus spp. (biomedcentral.com)
- In this review, we summarise the current literature and discuss potential mechanisms for the involvement of vaginal microbiota in the evolution of CIN and cervical cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
- The disturbance of the naturally occurring vaginal microbiota associated with bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of PID. (wikipedia.org)
consist
- Vaginal douches may consist of water, water mixed with vinegar, or even antiseptic chemicals. (wikipedia.org)
- Treatment of cervical cancer may consist of some combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. (wikipedia.org)
probiotic
- The good bacteria in yogurt and probiotic supplements may help to balance your vaginal pH. (wikihow.com)
- Vaginal probiotic suppositories have been studied to determine how well they treat bacterial vaginosis, but they have not been studied for use on healthy vaginas. (wikihow.com)
- Talk to your gynecologist before you decide to try any probiotic vaginal suppositories. (wikihow.com)
dysplasia
- What is Cervical Dysplasia? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Cervical dysplasia affects between 250,000 and one million women throughout the United States every year. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- An abnormal Pap smear may indicate that you have an infection or abnormal cells called dysplasia . (americanpregnancy.org)
sperm
- Frequent douching makes the vaginal environment hostile to sperm. (webhealthcentre.com)
- Problems in sperm transportation, increased vaginal acidity, hostile cervical environment. (webhealthcentre.com)
- This list of examples was provided by the Mayo Clinic Advantage-S Conceptrol Crinone Delfen Foam Emko Encare Endometrin First-Progesterone VGS Gynol II Prochieve Today Sponge VCF-Vaginal Contraceptive Film Vagi-Gard Douche Non-Staining Nonoxynol-9 is the primary chemical in spermicides to inhibit sperm motility. (wikipedia.org)
uterus
- Douching may also wash bacteria into the uterus and Fallopian tubes, causing fertility problems. (wikipedia.org)
- Pelvic inflammatory disease or pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID) is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. (wikipedia.org)
women
- Pregnant women , especially, should be educated about the dangers of vaginal douching. (medindia.net)
- Although doctors have been able to screen for cervical cancer for more than half a century, it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Women who suspect they might have experienced premature rupture of membranes should be evaluated promptly in the hospital to determine whether a rupture of membranes has indeed occurred, and to be treated appropriately to avoid infection and other complications. (wikipedia.org)
- Women were randomly assigned to use either a newly designed and marketed douche product or a soft cloth towelette. (wikipedia.org)
- There was little or no indication of a greater risk of PID among women assigned to use the douche product (versus soft cloth towelette). (wikipedia.org)
- A 1995 survey quoted in the University of Rochester study found that 27% of U.S. women age 15 to 44 douched regularly, but that douching was more common among African-American women (over 50%) than among white women (21%), and frequent douching contributes to more frequent bacterial vaginosis among African-American women than the average. (wikipedia.org)
- In women, vaginal hygiene practices like douching have been linked to an increased frequency of bacterial vaginosis (BV) infections in the United States. (bmj.com)
- Even unscented tampons may disrupt vaginal pH for some women, so you may want to stick to sanitary pads instead. (wikihow.com)
- Although the virus is highly prevalent, only a small number of women have a persistent HPV infection and subsequently develop clinically significant disease. (biomedcentral.com)
- Women who used IsoFresh were found to have significantly lower vaginal pH, after just one dose and also after a month of using IsoFresh per the recommended use of the product. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- Over 95% of Women Felt that IsoFresh Decreased their Concerns about Unwanted Vaginal Odors. (fairhavenhealth.com)
- When women are faithful in having regular Pap smears, they increase their chances for early detection and treatment of any potential problems. (americanpregnancy.org)
- This screening is recommended for women over the age of 30, who are at an increased risk of an HPV infection turning into pre-cancerous cells. (americanpregnancy.org)
- Cervical polyps most often occur in women older than 20 who have had several pregnancies. (genesishcs.org)
- Untreated infection in women may cause pelvic inflammatory disease and possible infertility due to the resulting scarring. (wikipedia.org)
- Screening women at risk for chlamydial infection followed by treatment decreases the risk of PID. (wikipedia.org)
- Worldwide, cervical cancer is both the fourth-most common cause of cancer and the fourth-most common cause of death from cancer in women. (wikipedia.org)
- Smoking can increase the risk in women a few different ways, which can be by direct and indirect methods of inducing cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
- Birth control increases economic growth because of fewer dependent children, more women participating in the workforce, and less use of scarce resources. (wikipedia.org)
trichomoniasis
- Further testing will be required to determine if you have infection, inflammation, a yeast infection , trichomoniasis, herpes or the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). (americanpregnancy.org)
- Having trichomoniasis increases the risk of getting HIV/AIDS. (wikipedia.org)
estrogen
- Your risk for cervicitis increases as you get older and your estrogen levels decrease. (drugs.com)
Cigarette
- Cigarette smoking, both active and passive, increases the risk of cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
diagnosis
- Diagnosis is typically by cervical screening followed by a biopsy. (wikipedia.org)
blood vessels
- This engorgement of blood vessels increases the volume of transudate from the vaginal walls. (wikipedia.org)
inflammation
- Infection and inflammation likely explains why membranes break earlier than they are supposed to. (wikipedia.org)
cancers
- HPV vaccines protect against between two and seven high-risk strains of this family of viruses and may prevent up to 90% of cervical cancers. (wikipedia.org)
- About 70% of cervical cancers occur in developing countries. (wikipedia.org)
cancer
- There are a few factors that increase a person's chance of cervical cancer. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Keep in mind that douching has been associated with all kinds of negative effects including bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, and infertility. (wikihow.com)
- While bleeding after sex may not be serious, it may also indicate the presence of cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
- Cervical cancer typically develops from precancerous changes over 10 to 20 years. (wikipedia.org)
- Cervical cancer screening using the Pap test or acetic acid can identify precancerous changes which when treated can prevent the development of cancer. (wikipedia.org)
- In developed countries, the widespread use of cervical screening programs has dramatically reduced rates of cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
- In medical research, the most famous immortalised cell line, known as HeLa, was developed from cervical cancer cells of a woman named Henrietta Lacks. (wikipedia.org)
- Infection with some types of HPV is the greatest risk factor for cervical cancer, followed by smoking. (wikipedia.org)
- Not all of the causes of cervical cancer are known, however, and several other contributing factors have been implicated. (wikipedia.org)
- However, these serotypes are usually not related to cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
- It is common to have multiple strains at the same time, including those that can cause cervical cancer along with those that cause warts. (wikipedia.org)
- Infection with HPV is generally believed to be required for cervical cancer to occur. (wikipedia.org)
- A direct way of contracting this cancer is a smoker has a higher chance of CIN3 occurring which has the potential of forming cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
risk
- What increases my risk for cervicitis? (drugs.com)
- Not using a condom during sex may increase your risk for an STI. (drugs.com)
- Premature rupture of the membranes provides a path for bacteria to enter the womb and puts both the mother and fetus at risk for life-threatening infection. (wikipedia.org)
- The cause of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is not clearly understood, but the following are risk factors that have been shown to increase the chance of it happening. (wikipedia.org)
- A previous induced abortion does not appear to increase the risk. (wikipedia.org)
- Vaginal douching may also increase the risk. (wikipedia.org)
- HIV infection is also a risk factor. (wikipedia.org)
- Passive smoking is also associated with increased risk, but to a lesser extent. (wikipedia.org)
- Frequent use (2 times or more a day) of nonoxynol-9 containing spermicide is inadvisable if STI/HIV exposure is likely, because in this situation there is increased vulvovaginal epithelial disruption and increased risk of HIV acquisition. (wikipedia.org)
decrease
- This, along with decrease in vaginal pH, predisposes to vaginal infection and subsequent vaginitis. (healthhype.com)
itchy
- If your vaginal area is itchy or burning, then soaking a clean cotton washcloth in cold water, wringing it out, and applying it to your vaginal area may help provide some relief. (wikihow.com)
Causes
- What causes cervical polyps? (genesishcs.org)