Post Date November, 16 2024
Some seemingly harmless lifestyle habits may unknowingly harm our sexual health and even lead to catastrophic consequences.
Three lifestyle habits threaten your sexual health
Vaginal fungal infection
Common sense reserve: The main symptoms of vaginal fungal infection include increased white discharge, itching, redness, swelling, or odor in the genital area. When the above symptoms appear in the body, if you are certain it is caused by a fungal infection, simply apply anti-inflammatory ointment to the affected area to cure it. This type of ointment is an over-the-counter medication that can be purchased at any pharmacy. But if your infection rate exceeds three times a year, it is best to go to the hospital to find the cause of the disease.
Causal factor 1: Sweet food
Candies and carbonated beverages can not only cause tooth decay, but also promote the growth rate of mold in the body. The more sugar content in the blood, the more likely it is to promote the "flame" of mold, leading to local infections. A study targeting individuals with recurrent fungal infections shows that the sugar content in the urine of most patients is significantly higher than the average blood sugar level of healthy individuals. Clinical statistics also show that 90% of female patients rarely experience a recurrence of vaginal fungal infections within a year after reducing their daily sugar intake.
Preventive measures: Although medical evidence suggests that fungal infections are related to sugar intake, it is not necessary to completely remove sugary foods from the diet. As long as you don't overdo it, you can still enjoy delicious fruits, Dim sum and soda.
Causal factor 2: oral contraceptives
Women who take oral contraceptives containing estrogen are nearly twice as likely to be infected with mold as other women. Because excessive estrogen provided by pills can alter the acid-base environment in the vagina, which is precisely the most suitable environment for mold reproduction.
Preventive measures: Try to choose oral contraceptives with lower estrogen levels. In addition, you can also choose contraceptive pills that do not contain estrogen at all, but compared to oral contraceptives that contain estrogen, the contraceptive effect of this medication is significantly worse, especially if you forget to take it at the same time every day.
Causal factor 3: Antibiotics
Antibiotics are one of the most confusing factors that can cause fungal infections - their function is to kill bacteria. How can they cause mold growth? Believe in science, that's right. Antibiotics not only eliminate harmful bacteria in the body, but also kill many beneficial bacteria that can control mold growth, leading to mold "flooding". When you take powerful broad-spectrum antibiotics, the side effects will be particularly noticeable.
Preventive measures: Do not take antibiotics hastily in the early stages of a cold. Even if it is indeed necessary, it should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. If doctors believe that mild antibiotics are sufficient to achieve therapeutic effects, it is best not to take stronger types of antibiotics. Some experts suggest taking some lactic acid bacteria tablets during antibiotic treatment, as research has shown that acidophilic lactic acid bacteria can effectively control the growth of mold and maintain a healthy and balanced acid-base environment in the body.
