Can gel be used for gynecological health?

For women who are completely healthy and have no symptoms of discomfort, the mainstream clinical advice is that routine use of gynecological gel is not necessary or recommended. Of course, it is not 100% completely prohibited. It depends on the usage scenario and the type of gel.

The vagina itself has a self-cleaning function, just like a small garden that maintains a dynamic balance. The dominant bacterial group Lactobacillus is the gardener in this garden. It can adjust the pH value by itself, inhibit the reproduction of harmful bacteria, and everything can run well without additional intervention. I met a 26-year-old girl in the clinic a while ago. Her gynecological examinations were all normal. After watching a live broadcast, a blogger planted a so-called "detox gel" that said it could clear uterine waste, nourish the nest and fight aging. She took one before going to bed every day. After using it for less than two months, she became itchy and couldn't sit still. When she went to check for leucorrhea, it was found that the mold was positive and the lactobacilli were almost gone. It took almost two months of conditioning to return to normal. However, using the gel indiscriminately disrupted the original flora balance.

Of course, this does not mean that gels are completely unavailable when healthy. I have also met a patient who worked on the Internet before. She worked on projects for more than three months in a row and stayed up until 2 or 3 o'clock every day. She had no symptoms of itching in her private parts, but a routine physical examination showed that the density of lactobacilli was low. At this time, we would also recommend that she use a medical grade lactobacilli gel for 3-5 days to help quickly bring the flora back to normal levels. Stop after use, and will never let her use it as daily care for a long time. There are also some women who are usually completely gynecologically healthy. After minor surgeries such as cervical rhinoplasty and hysteroscopy, doctors will also prescribe some wound repair gel to prevent infection and help mucous membranes heal. This kind of treatment can be used according to the doctor's instructions and will not put a burden on the body.

A special reminder is that don’t believe those popular Xiaozihao gels on the market that claim to be able to shrink the vagina, drain sewage, and cure various gynecological diseases. Many of these products will add some irritating or even weakly corrosive ingredients in order to have the effect of "draining dirt." The so-called "toxins" discharged after use are actually the corroded and shed vaginal epithelium and the matrix of the gel itself. By the time you feel uncomfortable, the vaginal microecology has long been destroyed.

In fact, gynecological care in a healthy state is really not that complicated. It is enough to rinse the vulva with warm water every day, change pure cotton underwear frequently, and wear less tight and airtight pants. If you really need to use gel, go to the hospital to do a routine leucorrhea evaluation to evaluate the status of the bacterial flora, and follow the doctor's advice before using it. It is much more reliable than blindly buying hundreds of online celebrity products.