Whitish problem is a problem that has long been an issue for women. Not many women who know what it is whitish and sometimes underestimate the problem of vaginal discharge in women. Though vaginal discharge can not be taken lightly, as a result of this whiteness can be very fatal if slow handled. Not
only can lead to infertility and pregnancy outside the womb, vaginal
discharge can also be an early symptom of cancer of the cervix, which
can lead to death. What exactly is that whiteness? Like what characteristics? And how to prevent it?According to dr. Sugi
Suhandi, specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Mitra Kemayoran
Jakarta, vaginal discharge (flour albus) is the excess fluid that comes
out of the vagina. Whitish can be physiological (under normal circumstances), but can also be pathological (due to illness). And whitish no boundaries of age. No matter how old a woman, could be exposed to whitish.
Whitish physiological usually occurs in the fertile period, also before and after menstruation. "Sometimes there was an excessive mucus, it's normal. And usually not itchy and does not smell, "said dr. Sugi. Meanwhile,
if pathological vaginal discharge, vaginal discharge that occurs is due
to infection of the vagina, the presence of a foreign body in the
vagina or due to malignancy. Infection can be as a result of bacteria, fungi or protozoa. The characteristics of pathological vaginal discharge, color is not like mucus. "Whitish
pathological usually, the color of cream, green or yellowish, or even
mixed with blood, that whiteness has become a disease," said dr. Sugi. When the whiteness has become a disease, pathological vaginal
discharge yangmenderita woman will feel itching in the vaginal area, and
smelling mucus, causing an uncomfortable feeling.Many things that actually make women prone to pathological vaginal discharge. Usually these pathological cause of vaginal discharge due to germs. "In actual vagina is not a sterile environment. Various kinds of bacteria there. Normal flora in the vagina to help keep the acidity of the vaginal pH, the optimal state. vaginal pH should be between 3.5 to 5.5. normal flora can be disrupted. For example, due to the use of antiseptics in the vagina area. This imbalance results in the growth of fungi and other germs. Whereas the presence of the normal flora needed to suppress the other plants not to thrive. If
the acidity of the vagina changes, other germs will easily grow so that
the result can be an infection that eventually causes whitish, the
smell, itching, and cause discomfort, "said dr. Sugi that afternoon was encountered in the RS Mitra Kemayoran.
Once a woman doing a conjugal relationship, then the woman opened once against germs that come from outside. Therefore whiteness can be obtained from venereal disease causing organisms that may be carried by the female partner. "So you should not substitute for the pair. Or better abstain until marriage. Because
usually in women who have never had a relationship, and hygienenya
well, rarely subject to pathological vaginal discharge. And be careful, pathological vaginal discharge can also be due to the process of malignancy. One sign of cervical cancer is, the existence of a foul-smelling vaginal discharge even bloody, "said dr. Sugi. "In women who have conjugal intercourse, vaginal discharge may also occur. But
the cause of vaginal discharge can occur due to use shared panties,
wearing a towel together, the lack of hygiene vaginal area, and also
cebok wrong way, "said dr. Sugi.
Use antiseptic soap is now widely advertised, for the vaginal area, is actually not a problem when applied externally. Flushing
the vagina (douchi) with antiseptics should be on the basis of
indications when exposed whitish, should a doctor, rather than cope
alone with drugs antiseptic that is inserted into the vagina whitish
pathology should be treated in accordance with the cause, "said dr. Sugi.
Whitish should be treated early, so symptoms. Because whiteness when it is chronic and lasts a long time will be more difficult to treat. In
addition, if the discharge is left to creep into the uterine cavity and
then kesaluran ovaries and to the ovaries and eventually into the
pelvic cavity. Not infrequently women who suffer from chronic vaginal discharge (years) could be infertile can even result in death. "Affects death because it can result in a pregnancy outside the womb. Ectopic pregnancy, bleeding, resulting in the death of the mother, "said dr. Sugi. In addition to beware, whiteness is the initial symptom of cervical cancer. So do not be late to know what the cause of vaginal discharge. Which certainly do not underestimate the whiteness. So that you do not regret it in the back of the day, as a result of vaginal discharge caused by this disease.
To note that this is about vaginal discharge:
How to correct vaginal rinse, after exhausted after defecation or
urination, you should rinse the vagina from front to back in the
direction of the anus.
Whitish physiological (normal), characteristics, such as mucus clear mucus, not itchy and odorless.
Whitish
pathological (due to illness), characteristics, color mucus is not
clear anymore but white like cream, yellow to greenish or brownish, even
reddish because of the blood. Usually accompanied by itching, and there was an odor that accompanies it.
Pathological causes of vaginal discharge (For Disease):
That causes infection by bacteria, fungi, or protozoa
Cervical cancer malignancy
Foreign body in the vagina (eg, condoms left)
How to prevent vaginal discharge:
Maintain cleanliness of the vaginal area
Rinsing the vagina in the right way
Do not like exchange-exchange panties used panties along with other female friends
Do not use the same towel (like exchange-exchange towels)
More careful - careful in using a public toilet facilities
Live a healthy lifestyle, getting enough sleep, exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet with nutrition
Avoid mutually exchange partner in touch
For women who are already doing a conjugal relationship, each year
have to do a pap smear to detect the temperament of the cells in the
mouth and cervix.
