STRICTLY FOR LADIES My dear ladies, a normal vagina is warm and discharges a natural cleanser that keeps a balance between healthy and unhealthy bacteria in that area. This fluid doesnt itch, burn or smell bad. It varies in colour from clear to white, depending on where you are in your cycle. It appears yellowish when dry. So do not panic but use water and water alone to wash the outer layer and leave the inside.“The vagina contains more bacteria than anywhere else in the body after the bowel, but the bacteria are there for a reason.”The good bacteria inside the vagina:*.provide numerical dominance: they outnumber other potential harmful bacteria that might enter the vagina*.help to keep the vagina’s pH balance (how acidic the vagina is) at an even level, which helps to keep the balance of bacteria healthy*.can produce bacteriocins (naturally occurring antibiotics) to reduce or kill other bacteria entering the vagina*.produce a substance that stops invading bacteria sticking to the vagina walls, which prevents bacteria from invading the tissuesIf the balance of bacteria is disturbed, this can lead to infection and inflammation. Bacteria called lactobacilli help to keep the vagina’s pH balance at its normal low level (less than pH 4.5), which also prevents the growth of other organisms. If the pH of the vagina increases (in other words, if it gets less acidic), the quality or amount of lactobacilli can fall and other bacteria can multiply. This can result in infections such as bacterial vaginosisor thrush, which can cause symptoms including itching, irritation and abnormal discharge, When you smell or see anything unusual, see a doctor. Infact, naturally, your vagina is cleaner than your mouth when it is not infected, so take good care of it.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 09:28:56 +0000
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