Gynecological inflammation is a common gynecological disease with many types. Depending on the situation, we should also pay attention to different methods, as some gynecological inflammations can also be transmitted.
Can gynecological inflammation be contagious
Some gynecological inflammation can be infectious, such as bacterial Vaginitis, Trichomoniasis, etc. Sexual behavior and indirect contact are common ways of infection in gynecological inflammation:
1. Sexual infection: The mucous membranes of the female genitalia and genitalia are important organs involved in sexual activity, and sexual activity often causes damage or cross infection to local tissues. Unhygienic sexual behavior, high frequency of sexual intercourse or Sexual partner suffering from sexually transmitted diseases are likely to cause gynecological inflammation.
2. Indirect contact infection: contact with infected toilets, bathrooms, bathroom chairs, towels in public places, or use of unclean toilet paper, menstrual pads can infect gynecological inflammation.
Methods for Preventing Infection in Gynecological Inflammation
1. During treatment, sexual activity is prohibited or condoms are used to prevent cross infection. During menstruation, vaginal medication and sitz baths should be avoided. Repeated cases should be treated by both husband and wife simultaneously.
2. Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the external genitalia clean and dry, frequently replace underwear, do not share bath towels or bathtubs with others, do not wear nylon or similar underwear, and boil and disinfect bath towels and underwear used during illness.
Harms of gynecological inflammation
1. In addition to the mutual spread and cross infection of inflammation in various physiological parts, it may also cause many complications and even some malignant lesions.
2. Prolonged inflammatory invasion will have adverse effects on immune function, metabolism and Endocrine system, endangering health.
3. Some gynecological inflammations not only harm women themselves, but also affect their families. If pregnant women, they can also cause intrauterine infections, birth canal infections, and other links to infect newborns, causing serious consequences such as miscarriage, premature birth, congenital developmental abnormalities, and intellectual disability.
Self assessment of gynecological inflammation
1. Self determination of Urethritis: gonococcal Urethritis has frequent urination, urgency of urination, pain in urination, abnormal or increased Vaginal discharge, pruritus and burning sensation of vulva, occasional lower abdomen and low back pain, irregular menstruation.
2. Self tested pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis: Typical symptoms include fever, chills, accompanied by swelling and pain in the lower abdomen, lumbosacral pain, fatigue, and worsening of menstruation after sexual intercourse. Leucorrhea increases, presenting as purulent or serous, with colors ranging from yellow to white, often accompanied by a foul odor.