Vaginitis Prevention

Keep your genital area clean and dry when you have vaginitis.

• Avoid soap and just rinse with water to clean yourself.
• Soak in a warm bath -- not a hot one.
• Dry thoroughly afterward.

Avoid douching. Douching may worsen vaginitis symptoms because it removes healthy bacteria that line the vagina. These bacteria help protect against infection.

• Avoid using hygiene sprays, fragrances, or powders in the genital area.
• Use pads and not tampons while you have an infection.
• If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar levels under control.

Allow more air to reach your genital area.

• Wear loose-fitting clothes and not panty hose.
• Wear cotton underwear (rather than synthetic), or underwear that has a cotton lining in the crotch. Cotton increases air flow and decreases moisture buildup.
• Don't wear underwear at night when you sleep.

Girls and women should also:

• Know how to properly clean their genital area while bathing or showering
• Wipe properly after using the toilet -- always from front to back
• Wash thoroughly before and after using the bathroom

Always practice safe sex. And use condoms to avoid catching or spreading infections.

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Source: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000566.htm