Vaginal health is an important part of
a woman’s overall health. Vaginal problems can
affect your fertility, desire for s*x and ability to
reach climax. Ongoing vaginal health issues can
also affect other areas of your life, causing stress
or relationship problems and impacting your self-
confidence.
What affects
vaginal health?
The v**ina is a closed muscular canal that extends
from the vulva — the outside of the female private
part area — to the neck of the uterus (cervix).
Various factors can affect your v**ina, some
modifiable and some not. They include –
1. Unprotected s*x. You might contract a sexually
transmitted infection if you have unprotected s*x.
2. Aggressive s*x or pelvic fracture. Forceful s*x or
an injury to the pelvic area can result in vaginal
trauma.
3. Certain health conditions. Diabetes and Sjogren’s
syndrome — an autoimmune disorder — can
cause vaginal dryness.
4. Medications and feminine-hygiene products.
Prolonged use of antibiotics increases the risk of a
vaginal yeast infection. Certain antihistamines can
cause vaginal dryness. Superabsorbent tampons
can lead to toxic shock syndrome — a rare, life-
threatening complication of a bacterial infection.
5. Birth control products. Spermicide and NuvaRing
(vaginal ring) can cause vaginal irritation. Using a
diaphragm or contraceptive sponge might pose a
risk of toxic shock syndrome.
6. Pregnancy and childbirth. If you become
pregnant, you’ll stop menstruating until after your
baby is born. During pregnancy, vaginal discharge
often increases. Vaginal tears are relatively
common during childbirth. In some cases, an
episiotomy — an incision made in the tissue
between the vaginal opening and anus during
childbirth — is needed. A vaginal delivery can also
decrease muscle tone in the v**ina.
7. Psychological issues. Anxiety and depression can
contribute to a low level of arousal and resulting
discomfort or pain during s*x. Trauma — such as
s*xual abuse or an initial painful s*xual experience
— also can lead to pain associated with s*x.
8. Getting older. The v**ina loses elasticity after
menopause — the end of menstruation and
fertility.
9. Hormone levels. Changes in your hormone levels
can affect your v**ina. For example, estrogen
production declines after menopause, after
childbirth and during chest-feeding. Loss of
estrogen can cause the vaginal lining to thin
(vaginal atrophy) — making s*x painful.

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asandigbo:
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