By Abdul-Aziz Maryam Usman
U15MM2007
It is no longer news that cases of cancer of the cervix and growing in number in Nigeria every day. Every woman is either infected or is at risk of getting infected by one vagina disease or the other especially students in hostels, To-let houses or any kind of environment that provides public toilets. Vagina health tips are not one of those things you should see and just pass or shy away from. Prevention they say is better than cure; Most ladies surfer and spend a lot on treatment of the wrong vagina infection because of lack of knowledge about Vagina health, now here a list of common vagina infections/diseases, measures of preventing them, and early signs and symptoms and a word of advice:
Most common vaginitis
· Candida or yeast infections
· Allergies (non-infectious vaginitis)
· Viral vaginitis
· Cervical cancer
Preventive measures
ü Have separate panties for menstruation
ü Keep yourself clean and dry
ü Go for annual pelvic examination in a hospital
ü Wear strictly cotton underwear
ü Your vagina cleans itself so all you need there is clean water
ü Avoid or reduce your sugar intake; sugar causes overpopulation of candida and yeast in the bowels and in the vagina (Dr. Femi Kusa)
Signs and symptoms
ü Frequent urination
ü Burning pee
ü Change in nature of discharge
ü Itching, burning, swelling or soreness around the outside of your vagina
ü Sex becomes uncomfortable
Note:
The key to treating vaginal infections effectively is getting the right diagnosis. See a doctor immediately when you notice any abnormality and it is important to note that negligence of your vagina health can easily result to cancer of the vagina.
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