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

-Increase temperature and the humidity are usually essential factors for the appearance

-vaginitis is one of the most common causes of consultations in primary care in southern 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 the summer, the vulvovaginitis are more frequent and the chances of acquiring them increasing by 50%. Increased temperature and the humidity tend to be critical factors for its appearance. The 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 a vaginitis ”, explains Dr. José Luis Neyro, Hospital Universitario de Cruces, Bilbao. gynecologist vaginitis is one of the causes of more regular consultation in primary care in southern Europe, during the summer ”, adds.

For many women, the discomfort caused by these disorders often represent a common problem during the long hot 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, the experts recommend not to spend more time with wet suit 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

According to Dr. José Luis Neyro first and foremost, try to keep the vulva dry, to the extent possible, keeping 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 complement ”, says the expert. Lactobacilli are probiotics used to restore the balance of vaginal flora and has anti-allergy effects 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 capsules and buffer format. The first are easy to use, and due to its innovative presentation, ensures compliance with the treatment to be part of the practice of women using tampons during menstruation. With regard to the latter, they assume a more comfortable for women treatment option that does not generate waste.

General recommendations

Although precautions should intensify in the 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.