Can public swimming pools spread sexually transmitted diseases? What measures need to be taken to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases

A college student has been swimming since summer and has been feeling itching in her lower body recently, with more and more vaginal discharge. Diagnosis revealed gynecological diseases, and swimming may be the cause of her illness. Why can cleaning oneself also lead to gynecological diseases? What are the non sexual transmission routes of sexually transmitted diseases?

Why does clean self love lead to sexually transmitted diseases

Why do some women get sexually transmitted diseases when they always clean themselves? Epidemiological investigations have shown that apart from sexual behavior, about 10% of sexually transmitted disease patients are infected through non sexual contact, and the clothes and toilets used by patients may become the cause of infection.

Due to the unique physiological structure of women, some female patients infected with sexually transmitted diseases often do not have obvious genital or urethral symptoms and are easily overlooked. Many patients only go to the hospital for examination when there are complications such as cervicitis, cervical erosion, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, etc., which often delays diagnosis and treatment.

How to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases

When women swim, their vagina is in a moist state, which can damage the original slightly acidic environment, easily invade bacteria, cause infection, itching, burning, increased secretion, and odor in the perineum, which can easily cause vaginitis and eczema of the external genitalia. Therefore, after swimming, one should urinate promptly and rinse with a shower. At the same time, try not to use public towels or bath towels; Choose a shower instead of a bathtub for bathing; Toilets can indirectly transmit sexually transmitted diseases, and necessary protection should be taken.

Rinse with clean water as soon as possible after swimming

Swimming pool water can easily "bully" women, so what issues should female friends pay attention to when swimming? How to protect one's body? The gynecologist at Shaw Hospital suggests that it is best not to swim during certain periods.

Firstly, women who are currently ovulating or menstruating should not enter the water. Women during menstruation and ovulation have a relatively fragile immune system and are prone to bacterial infections and inflammation. Additionally, some people believe that using a tampon during menstruation can prevent the arrival of menstrual bacteria. But doctors say soaking cotton swabs in water can easily invade bacteria and infect them.

Secondly, if the body experiences early gynecological inflammation such as increased secretions, abnormal taste and color, or during inflammation treatment, it is absolutely forbidden to swim, otherwise it is easy to be infected by bacteria in the water, which will worsen the condition.