Please share an interesting fact about maintaining vaginal health.

Ignore: Self treatment of vaginal symptoms can result in a delay in the appropriate treatment.

Ignore: Low dose topical estrogen helps maintain vaginal health in postmenopausal women with minimal risk.

Avoid: Avoid douching, which can alter your vaginal ph and lead to foul smelling bacterial colonizations.

Ignore: Less soap, more water. Soap is basic and can harm the normal acid/base balance of the vagina.

Ignore: To decrease vaginitis: try probiotics (daily), or RepHresh vaginal gel, avoid unnecessary antibiotic.

Ignore: Keep local area dry. No deodorants.Use tampons only when necessary. Do not leave tampons too long.

Ignore: Douching is not necessary and can cause further irritation to the vagina.

A: A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and contains rich quantities of beneficial bacteria.

A: A healthy vagina will secrete small amounts of discharge to keep itself clean.

Douching: Douching can interfere with pH levels, reducing acidity and setting the stage for bacterial infx's.

A: A douche will only cover up the smell without curing the problem that's causing it.

Cranberry: Cranberry juice and yogurt can potentially help prevent yeast infections and aid in their treatment.

Soy: Soy products contain a weak form of estrogen that can aid natural lubrication.

Having: Having regular gynecological exams is crucial to maintaining your vaginal health!

Every: Every woman should have her first gynecological exam by age 21 or when sexually active.

Gyn's: Gyn's and many family doc are trained to diagnose diseases and disorders that can harm the vagina.

Many: Many PCP-Docs do Pap smears, which can detect changes in vaginal cells, that may indicate cancer.

Yeast: Yeast infections are caused by several types of fungi.

Bacterial: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by bacteria overgrowth in the vagina.

Not: Not treating infection can lead to unpleasant, painful, and serious reproductive health problems.

Vaginal: Vaginal infections can be treated with oral or topical medications.

Lubrication: Lubrication is an important part of intercourse.

Without: Without Lube, labia and vagina can become irritated and chafed, sometimes to the point of breaking.

Some: Some women don't have enough natural lubricant and should use artificial one to reduce friction.

Avoid: Avoid Oil based gels,...they can cause latex in condoms to break down and might cause infection.

Some: Some tight fabric can increase heat and moisture, leading to bacteria overgrowth and infections.

Wear: Wear cotton underwear during the day, and avoid thongs if possible.

Try: Try not to wear tight-fitting clothing that constantly rub against the vagina.

Change: Change out of wet swimsuits and sweaty workout clothes as quickly as possible to help prevent Infx.

Common: Common sense can go a long way in protecting the health of your vagina.

After: After a bowel movement, wipe from front to back to avoid bacterial contamination & prevent Infx.

Proper: Proper wiping Front to back, helps to lower the risk of a vaginal or bladder infection.

A: A wet Pad/Liner will keep moisture and warmth near your vagina, which can result in infection.

Douching: Douching might cover up the odor of a vaginal infection BUT it won't cure one.

NO,: NO, douching after sexual intercourse does not prevent pregnancy !

Douching-: Douching- The risk of developing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is 73% greater in women who douche.

Douching: Douching during pregnancy may ^ risk for preterm delivery.

Risk: Risk of ectopic pregnancy may be increased by up to 76% in women who douche.

Studies: Studies show that women who douche regularly have lower conception rates.

Mucus: Mucus secretions clean the vagina naturally.

Douching: Douching can spread vaginal infections deeper into the body.

Vaginal: Vaginal dryness is common in menopausal and post-menopausal women.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health- Did you know that douches may contain preservatives & fragrances?

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Douching does NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Douching often does Damage.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Douching is not needed to clean blood from vagina.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Douching can cause vaginal redness, swelling and pain.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Douching does NOT protect vaginal health.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health - Brown discharge may be older, deoxygenated blood (at end of period).

Clumpy,: Clumpy, white, non- odorous discharge w itching, burning, swelling or redness may be yeast infection.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Chlamydia may present w yellow mucus vaginal discharge and strong odor.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Gonorrhea may sometimes cause no vaginal symptoms.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Gonorrhea can cause thick, green pus-like discharge.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Gonorrhea may increase a woman's vaginal secretions.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Trichomonas can cause a frothing, greenish – yellow vaginal discharge.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Vaginal Pain, itching, burning w urination or pain w sex warrants medical eval.

Bacterial: Bacterial Vaginosis – yellow cloudy, white or gray discharge w fish- like odor.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Overgrowth of Gardnerella vaginalis causes Bacterial vaginosis.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health- Neither herpes simplex virus nor HPV cause abnormal vaginal discharge.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – The color of menstrual blood is usually not of clinical significance.

Ignore: Douching increases the risk of vaginal infections. Just bathing is adequate for hygiene.

Ignore: The vagina is self cleaning and douches are not necessary. Avoid douching.

Eat yogurt: Eating yogurt adds healthy bacteria to your vagina.

Ignore: Avoid STD'S. Use a barrier such as condoms.

Ignore: Fun vaginal fact: the vagina is a self cleaning organ. Douching and using soap only irritates.

Up: Up to 50% of women will experience one episode of vulvovaginal candidiasis and in 8% more than once.

Ignore: Don't douche ,wipe from front to back after using the bathroom.

Ignore: Eating less, simple carbohydrates, should decrease yeast infections, if frequent.

Ignore: The vagina is a self cleaning organ. Douching and obsessive cleaning actual cause infections.

Ignore: The vagina is a self-cleaning oven - it does not need your help! Don't douche, scrub, or spray!

Ignore: Do not ignore new odors or discharge, as infections need immediate attention.