Can alcohol be used to disinfect the vagina?

Since the vagina secretes some substances, it is an area where bacteria easily breed. Some people may think about using alcohol to clean and disinfect the vagina, but it is recommended not to use alcohol to clean the vagina. Alcohol itself is a highly irritating substance, and the human vagina is covered with a layer of mucous membrane. Alcohol will irritate this protective membrane or even directly damage it. Therefore, whether you are cleaning or disinfecting the vagina, you should not use products with strong odors or irritants.

1. Prepare your own special cleaning basin, cleaning utensils and towels. Cleaning utensils should be washed before use, and towels should be dried in the sun or in a ventilated place after use. It is best to expose them to the sun to facilitate sterilization and disinfection. Because towels are not exposed to sunlight for a long time, they are prone to breed bacteria and fungi.

2. During menstruation, wash the vulva frequently with warm water and change sanitary napkins frequently to prevent blood stains from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.

3. When cleaning, do not use highly alkaline soaps or chemicals such as potassium permanganate to avoid changing the normal acidic environment of the vagina.

4. After defecation, wipe from front to back with toilet paper, and it is best to develop the habit of washing or flushing the anus with warm water. If it is not wiped clean, fecal stains will remain at the anus and contaminate the underwear. The intestinal bacteria contained in the feces stains will take the opportunity to enter the vagina and cause inflammation.

5. Using warm water is enough. It is not recommended to use vaginal washes because some vaginal washes will affect the pH value of the vagina, and some vaginal washes contain chemical ingredients. The skin may be allergic to it or these ingredients may irritate the vulvar skin, which is not good. The vagina has an acidic environment and is home to many bacteria that are beneficial to us. Cleaning the vagina will affect these natural barriers.

6. Pregnant women should not use any vaginal douches. Because there is a sperm in the mother's body, the overall immunity will be reduced and candidal vaginitis will often occur. If you get candidal vaginitis, you should use drugs specifically for the treatment of candidal vaginitis for pregnant women. It is not recommended that netizens buy flushing agents and use them at home. They should use the medication under the guidance of a doctor.

7. Reproductive tract infection is a disease faced by many women. Not only does it cause physical harm to the patient, but the itching of the vagina, the unpleasant odor and the pain during sexual intercourse between couples will cause greater psychological harm to the patient. Mastering correct hygiene knowledge and paying attention to preventing the occurrence of diseases in life are the fundamental ways to stay away from pain.

8. Generally speaking, the two kinds of medicines prescribed by doctors, one for vaginal flushing and the other for vulva washing, are not quite the same. When it comes to washing the vulva, there are some medicines that are really effective. They can clear away heat and dampness and relieve your symptoms through the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Patients with severe symptoms will be prescribed some medicines for flushing the vulva. Some of them are placed inside the vagina to work. In the past, we advocated flushing if you have vaginitis. Later, we gradually became more and more aware of the natural defense function of the vagina. Under normal circumstances, flushing is not necessary, but it does not mean that you absolutely cannot flush when necessary. It depends on your specific situation.