Factors That Affect Vaginal Health
The vagina is a sensitive organ, and its health is influenced by many different factors, especially hormones. That’s why things like pregnancy, hysterectomy, and menopause can cause major changes in the health of the vagina. Of course, sex is also a major factor in women’s vaginal health. Issues can arise with a new partner, with changes to sexual habits, or even with a new form of birth control. Other issues can arise from douching or washing with harsh soaps, which can throw off your vagina’s delicate pH balance, or from wearing tight-fitting clothing and undergarments that restrict air flow to the vagina. To avoid these factors from causing negative repercussions for your health, it’s best to overcome any embarrassment and discuss your vaginal health freely with your healthcare provider. Learning more about the issues that can arise—as well as how to prevent them—can help you be a better steward of both your sexual and overall health and wellbeing. Read more…
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