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Maintain your hygiene during most sensitive days! Read to know how

by Vaishali Sharma
written by Vaishali Sharma

Periods can be an inconvenience for many women, but it is important to maintain good hygiene during this time to prevent infection and discomfort. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself during your period:

  1. Wash your hands frequently: It is important to wash your hands before and after changing your menstrual products, such as pads or tampons. This will help prevent the spread of bacteria.
  2. Change your menstrual products regularly: Pads and tampons should be changed every 4-8 hours, or as needed. It is also important to change them immediately if they become saturated or uncomfortable.
  3. Clean your genitals: Use warm water and mild soap to clean your genitals every day during your period. Avoid using scented products, as they can cause irritation.
  4. Wear breathable clothing: It is important to wear breathable clothing, such as cotton underwear, during your period to prevent the growth of bacteria.
  5. Avoid douching: Douching can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, leading to infection. It is best to avoid douching during your period.
  6. Practice safe sex: It is important to use condoms during your period to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

By following these tips, you can maintain good hygiene during your period and prevent discomfort and infection. If you experience any unusual symptoms, such as fever or foul-smelling discharge, consult your healthcare provider.

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FEMALE HYGIENE DURING HIGH HUMIDITY

by Dr. Ritu Sethi
written by Dr. Ritu Sethi

Article By: Dr Ritu Sethi, Senior Consultant- Gynaecology, Cloud Nine Hospital, Sector 14 Gurgaon and Apex Clinic, Sector 31, Gurgaon

As we are all aware, the months of July to September is the time when humidity is at its peak causing onset of many skin problems causing great discomfort to most.

In my 20 years of practice as a gynecologist, I have noticed the particular onset of rashes  ,itching and discomfort in most women in their intimate areas in this weather. The most common reason for this is high humidity which leads to thriving bacterial and fungal infections.

Most women complain of itchiness causing them discomfort to this extent that they are unable to even sleep at night and carry out their daily office and household chores.

Extreme wetness due to wearing of synthetic underclothes, improperly dried undergarments or keeping poor personal hygiene are the most common underlying reasons. If one is overweight or obese ,one tends to sweat even more which aggravates the condition.

Also women with preexisting diabetes are more predisposed to this condition because thrush and bacterial infections tend to thrive in uncontrolled diabetes. In diabetes, the ph of the vagina is altered due to which common fungi on the skin like thrush grow in copious amount causing severe infections .Lack of adequate fluid intake, physical activity and intake of diet which does not have adequate fruits and veggies leads to growth of harmful bacteria on the skin which in extreme cases even lead to foul odor and skin discolouration in many instances.

The only way to prevent this problem of itching and rashes in females is by wearing dry, loose and cotton underclothes. Keeping blood sugar under strict control , maintaining  weight and taking a healthy well balanced diet with daily physical activity can prevent this condition from happening. OVER THE COUNTER INTIMATE WASHES AND OINTMENTS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD, SO BEFORE REACHING OUT FOR YOUR ATTRACTIVELY PACKAGED JAR AT YOUR LOCAL CHEMIST, make sure you are doing the above.

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