In summer, the vulvovaginitis are more frequent and the chances of acquiring them increase by 50%.

-Increased temperature and the humidity tend to be key factors for their appearance

-vaginitis is one of the most common causes of consultation in primary care in the South of Europe, during the summer

-experts recommend not to spend more time with the wet swimsuit than absolutely necessary

-probiotics increase vaginal flora and the they favor, because they contain Lactobacillus and represent a good therapeutic addition

Madrid, 2011-July in summer, the vulvovaginitis are more frequent and the chances of acquiring them increase by 50%. Increased temperature and the humidity tend to be critical factors for its appearance. Heat adds sweat and generates a larger number of secretions which alters the vaginal flora.

Summer is the ideal time to make alterations in the vaginal flora, which can trigger in a vaginitis ”, explains Dr. José Luis Neyro, the University Hospital of crosses, Bilbao. gynecologist vaginitis is one of the causes of more regular consultation in primary care in the South of Europe, during the summer ”, adds.

For many women, the discomfort caused by these disorders often represent a common problem during the long and warm summers. Moisture, heat, and all the factors that represent a change in the natural environment of the vagina, provide perfect conditions for the development of infections.

In this regard, experts recommend not remain with the wet swimsuit for longer than is absolutely necessary. Is therefore important to have a replacement garment, and may be, this cotton to allow a better perspiration ”, says Dr. Neyro.

Preventing infections in summer

Says Dr. José Luis Neyro first and foremost, try to maintain the vulva dry, to the extent possible, saving spare underwear, and drying well ”.

Also, experts recommend the use of probiotics vaginal. These probiotics increase vaginal flora and her favor, because they contain Lactobacillus and represent a good therapeutic addition ”, says the expert. Lactobacilli are probiotics used to restore the balance of vaginal flora and has anti-allergy effects, they induce the release of anti-inflammatory Cytokines and increases immunoglobulin, i.e. they have an anti-inflammatory effect therefore, increase defenses.

There are probiotic vaginal format buffer and capsules. The first are easy to use, and due to its innovative presentation, ensure compliance with treatment as part of the practice of women using tampons during menstruation. With regard to the latter, they assume a more comfortable for women treatment option, since they do not generate waste.

General recommendations

Although precautions should intensify in summer, it is advisable to follow a series of guidelines for the remainder of the year to maintain good vaginal health:

-do not perform vaginal DOUCHING, except when they are indicated by the specialist.

-Do not use too aggressive for the vulva soaps because they can alter the balance of vaginal flora.

-Do not use soaps with pH high.

-Prevent the continued use of protege-slips because they retain the discharge from the vagina and prevent this transpire.

-Use little abrasive hair removal procedures for skin vulvar.