5 things mothers need to know to protect their daughters from gynecological inflammation

The article was consulted by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Phuong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

Many mothers still believe that young children are not at risk of gynecological inflammation. But in reality, there are girls under 10 years old, even 5-6 years old also have problems with "private areas" such as vulvovaginitis and vaginitis.

BSCKI Le Thi Phuong (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Ha Long Hospital) explained that because at a young age, the ovaries are not active, so the characteristics of the genital organs in girls before puberty are different from women's. reproductive age. "The baby's private area is easily irritated because of the lack of physiological 'barriers' that help prevent infection. For example, the labia majora, labia minora, undeveloped, hymen and vaginal epithelium thin... In addition, because in girls, the vagina has a neutral pH and lacks protective antibodies, so germs conditions for development. These factors combined with poor hygiene can easily cause vulvovaginitis and vaginitis in girls.”
Besides, the vulva and vagina of girls are often inflamed due to intestinal bacteria, even respiratory bacteria and parasites such as pinworms.
If the child is not well cared for, has poor sanitary conditions, it is very easy to get gynecological infections.

5 things to note when cleaning the "private area" for the baby properly According to doctor Le Thi Phuong, keeping the "private area" for the baby is not too complicated, mothers can completely do it themselves at home daily.
Sanitize at least twice a day, morning and evening. Pay special attention to cleaning with clean water after the baby has defecated, pay attention to cleaning from the top down, to avoid pushing bacteria back into the "zone" tight” Underpants should not be too tight, non-irritating materials Do not let your baby sit on the floor, especially when the baby is wearing a skirt or only underwear Do not wash the child's underwear with parents

Common manifestations when a girl has an infection of the "private area" When seeing these symptoms, the mother needs to take the baby to see a doctor immediately for timely examination and treatment, to avoid the disease getting worse. Gynecological inflammation not only makes the baby feel uncomfortable and frustrated in daily life, but can affect the reproductive health of the baby in the future.
Green or brown discharge, this is the most common manifestation of a vaginal infection Itching "private area" Urinary disorders: frequent urination, pain or bedwetting (in older children) Baby does not sleep well