Vulvo-Vaginitis
Dr.Jyoti Agarwal
Dr. Sharda Jain
Director of Lifecare Centre
Lifecare IVF
Vulvo vaginitis
• It is one of the most
common reasons for a
women to seek
Gynecological care.
• If left untreated, can
lead to more serious
conditions such as PID,
endometritis, post
surgical complications
and spread of AIDS
Normal Vaginal Discharge
A normal vaginal discharge consists
of about a teaspoon (4 ml.) a day
that is white or transparent , thick to
thin and odorless. It is sufficient to
lubricate the vagina and labia
minora without staining or
moistening the underclothes
The Vaginal Ecosystem
Estrogen

Glycogen
Promotes
growth of
lactobacilli;
inhibits growth
of pathogenic
organisms

Lactobacilli

Lactic acid

pH 3.8 – 4.2
Natural conditions altering
the Vaginal Ecosystem
Conditions that may alter
the vaginal acidity:
Click to edit• Master title style
Menstruation
• Sexual activity
• Antibiotic therapy
• Click to edit Master text styles
• Vaginal infections
– Second level
• Obstetrical and
• Third level
gynecological procedures
– Fourth level
» Fifth level• Postpartum

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Altered vaginal ecosystem may
lead to vulvo vaginitis
&
Treatment
• Medical treatment

• Concurrent supportive therapy –
Perineal Hygiene
A Vicious Circle with poor perineal hygiene
Infections /
Recurrent
Infections

Antibiotics
(Systemic /
Topical)

Poor
Perineal
Hygiene

Flora & pH
Disturbance
Role of Perineal Hygiene
Vicinity of Potentially Infected Organs
• Urethra
• Anal Canal.

Proper Perineal Hygiene plays a definite
preventive role!
ACOG 2004.
Perineal Hygiene
Cleaning Habits
Patient Education & Counselling
• The perineal area of the woman is extremely
delicate & susceptible to infections.
• Because of the close proximity of the vagina
to the rectum the Golden rule in cleaning the
perineal area is “Front to Back”.
For good Perineal Hygiene
antiseptic liquids

excessive soap

tissue paper

anti-perspirants

deodorants

talcum powder
tight nylon undergarments

Special attention in monsoon season
Managing pubic hair hygiene
* Trimming
This is the ideal method. Take care not to cut too close to the skin.
* Shaving
Must make sure that you use a disposable blade.
Could create cuts & abrasions which serve as an entry point for
bacteria
* Hair removal creams
Creams contain chemicals and can cause itching & irritation.
* Waxing
One must be very careful to wash away all wax residues as it may
lead to itching/rashes.
Perineal Hygiene During Menstruation
• Sanitary napkins should ideally be made of cotton
lining.
• Avoid the nylon-lined ones or those that are heavily
deodorized.
• Douches & Tampons should be discouraged
– Alters pH, suppress endogenous bacteria, and
introduces microbes
• Change of napkins frequently
• Keep the vulval area clean & dry.
Best Vulval Wash
• Water
• Keep the area dry
Summary
• There exists a dynamic vaginal ecosystem
which maintains perineal health aided by
natural defense mechanisms
• Perineal hygiene plays a very important and
definitive role in maintaining and restoring
good perineal health
Care of the body

• Beautiful outside
• Beautiful inside
Take Home Messages
‘ for good genital health’

1. Perineal Care

2. Perineal Care

3.Good Perineal Care
&
ADDRESS
35 , Defence Enclave, Opp. Preet Vihar
Petrol Pump, Metro pillar no. 88, Vikas
Marg , Delhi – 110092
CONTACT US
011-22414049, 42401339
WEBSITE :
www.lifecarecentre.in
www.drshardajain.com
www.lifecareivf.com
E-MAIL ID
Sharda.lifecare@gmail.com
Lifecarecentre21@gmail.com
info@lifecareivf.com
Vulvo-Vaginitis, Dr. Sharda Jain, Dr. Jyoti Agarwal Lifecare Centre

Vulvo-Vaginitis, Dr. Sharda Jain, Dr. Jyoti Agarwal Lifecare Centre

  • 1.
    Vulvo-Vaginitis Dr.Jyoti Agarwal Dr. ShardaJain Director of Lifecare Centre Lifecare IVF
  • 2.
    Vulvo vaginitis • Itis one of the most common reasons for a women to seek Gynecological care. • If left untreated, can lead to more serious conditions such as PID, endometritis, post surgical complications and spread of AIDS
  • 3.
    Normal Vaginal Discharge Anormal vaginal discharge consists of about a teaspoon (4 ml.) a day that is white or transparent , thick to thin and odorless. It is sufficient to lubricate the vagina and labia minora without staining or moistening the underclothes
  • 4.
    The Vaginal Ecosystem Estrogen Glycogen Promotes growthof lactobacilli; inhibits growth of pathogenic organisms Lactobacilli Lactic acid pH 3.8 – 4.2
  • 5.
  • 6.
    Conditions that mayalter the vaginal acidity: Click to edit• Master title style Menstruation • Sexual activity • Antibiotic therapy • Click to edit Master text styles • Vaginal infections – Second level • Obstetrical and • Third level gynecological procedures – Fourth level » Fifth level• Postpartum 6
  • 7.
    Altered vaginal ecosystemmay lead to vulvo vaginitis &
  • 8.
    Treatment • Medical treatment •Concurrent supportive therapy – Perineal Hygiene
  • 9.
    A Vicious Circlewith poor perineal hygiene Infections / Recurrent Infections Antibiotics (Systemic / Topical) Poor Perineal Hygiene Flora & pH Disturbance
  • 10.
    Role of PerinealHygiene Vicinity of Potentially Infected Organs • Urethra • Anal Canal. Proper Perineal Hygiene plays a definite preventive role! ACOG 2004.
  • 11.
  • 12.
    Patient Education &Counselling • The perineal area of the woman is extremely delicate & susceptible to infections. • Because of the close proximity of the vagina to the rectum the Golden rule in cleaning the perineal area is “Front to Back”.
  • 13.
    For good PerinealHygiene antiseptic liquids excessive soap tissue paper anti-perspirants deodorants talcum powder tight nylon undergarments Special attention in monsoon season
  • 14.
    Managing pubic hairhygiene * Trimming This is the ideal method. Take care not to cut too close to the skin. * Shaving Must make sure that you use a disposable blade. Could create cuts & abrasions which serve as an entry point for bacteria * Hair removal creams Creams contain chemicals and can cause itching & irritation. * Waxing One must be very careful to wash away all wax residues as it may lead to itching/rashes.
  • 15.
    Perineal Hygiene DuringMenstruation • Sanitary napkins should ideally be made of cotton lining. • Avoid the nylon-lined ones or those that are heavily deodorized. • Douches & Tampons should be discouraged – Alters pH, suppress endogenous bacteria, and introduces microbes • Change of napkins frequently • Keep the vulval area clean & dry.
  • 16.
    Best Vulval Wash •Water • Keep the area dry
  • 17.
    Summary • There existsa dynamic vaginal ecosystem which maintains perineal health aided by natural defense mechanisms • Perineal hygiene plays a very important and definitive role in maintaining and restoring good perineal health
  • 18.
    Care of thebody • Beautiful outside • Beautiful inside
  • 19.
    Take Home Messages ‘for good genital health’ 1. Perineal Care 2. Perineal Care 3.Good Perineal Care
  • 20.
    & ADDRESS 35 , DefenceEnclave, Opp. Preet Vihar Petrol Pump, Metro pillar no. 88, Vikas Marg , Delhi – 110092 CONTACT US 011-22414049, 42401339 WEBSITE : www.lifecarecentre.in www.drshardajain.com www.lifecareivf.com E-MAIL ID [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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