GYNAECOLOGIST, ONE WOMAN IN 3 IN SUMMER WITH VAGINITIS

July 16, 2006

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GYNAECOLOGIST, ONE WOMAN IN 3 IN SUMMER WITH VAGINITIS

(AGI) - Rome, Jul 15 - " One woman in three in summer suffers from

infections at the private parts and the number of woman with

vaginitis doubles in the months July and August " . Claudio

Giorlandino, gynaecologist, warns women of all ages for this

disturbance. " In summer more women suffer from problems at the

private parts - Giorlandino says - The warmth, the use of synthetic

cloths and the higher risk of alteration of the bacterial vaginal

flora due to food and the stress of adaptation, can create the ideal

environment for vaginal bacteria, from Candida to cystitis. Very

annoying infections that ruin a vacation and, if not cured well, can

cause serious problems, like infertility " . According to research by

Prof Giorlandino involving over 2000 women - checked from January to

today with problems of burning, itching or pain when having sex -

vaginitis, in particular Candida, doubles in de warm months. The

research shows that the distribution of infections changes in that

period, with an increase in fungal infections. " Often to prevent

these unwanted guests - the expert explains - all that is needed is

to follow some simple hygienic rules: only wear cotton underwear and

change it every day, pants that are not to tight because they create

a moist zone that is ideal for the growth of fungi. Shower rather

than bath. Wash, without using soap, and above all dry the private

parts with care. Don't use towels used by other people, not even

family " . In particular, according to the expert, it is no good

wearing a wet bathing suit for too long a time, change as soon as

possible and wear it again only when dry. " Yes " to tampons, better

than external sanitary towels but don't wear them for more than four

hours. Rinse well all underwear to prevent traces of soap and iron

it to kill possible germs. Avoid - prof Giorlandino concludes -

every contact between the vagina and deodorants, be careful with

serviette and toilet paper, soap and shower products. And during sex

use condoms with every new partner " .

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