Any woman notices even minor changes in her intimate health, especially the menstrual cycle, the nature of discharge from the genitals. Therefore, with changes in the body, as a rule, panic begins. For example, a white coating on the labia. This phenomenon is quite common. Where does he come from? - Many are wondering. And one more important question, is white plaque on the labia a sign of any inflammatory process or is this normal?
First you need to calm down and take into account that a woman changes the structure, texture and smell of secretions throughout the cycle. If a woman is healthy, then the discharge does not have a pronounced smell, as well as white plaque on the labia. Sometimes the discharge has a slightly sour smell, which is also a variant of the norm and depends on the microflora of the vagina. And here it is important to take into account not so much the white coating on the labia itself, as the attendant symptoms. We list the main ones. This can be a burning sensation, a feeling of discomfort in the lower abdomen, an unpleasant smell of secretions and plaque itself, sometimes a general increase in temperature.
In this case, there is reason to immediately contact a gynecologist in order to identify the cause of such changes in the body.
Untreated thrush can cause abundant white plaque on the labia, and infection can occur regularly from the sexual partner. Traditionally, but, unfortunately, it is mistakenly believed that neither infections nor unusual secretions are peculiar to very young girls who do not live sexually and who have not yet begun menstruation. But this is not so. According to gynecologists, often they are approached by anxious parents so that the child complains or is afraid of strange changes in the body. But the fact is that plaque on the labia in such cases overwhelmingly means that the girl undergoes hormonal changes in her body and very soon her period will begin. As a rule, such a raid appears at 11-13 years old, that is, at the very time when the onset of the first menstruation is expected very soon.
And another common case. Often at the very beginning of sexual activity, a woman notices such changes. And, of course, fears and doubts reappear. The fact is that even if the girl and her partner are healthy (that is, we exclude the option of STDs), then there is still a change in the microflora of the vagina. In other words, this is a kind of reaction to the alien microflora of the partner. Typically, the change passes over time and no longer bothers the woman.
It is practically impossible to say in absentia whether a white spot on the labia means the presence of a disease, say, vulvovaginitis, or is it a usual restructuring of the body associated with hormonal changes or the onset of sexual activity.
And the last one. Do not try to get rid of plaque as soon as possible. If this is not a consequence of the disease, then it performs a protective function for the body. Plaque prevents the penetration of pathogenic microbes into the inside and creates a healthy vaginal microflora.
In the implementation of personal hygiene, which, of course, is necessary in any case, it is recommended to remove this plaque with a cotton swab dipped in water or vegetable oil. Just do not use soap or gels, they can cause irritation. True, special gels for intimate hygiene are currently sold, they are based on plant extracts traditionally used in folk medicine to relieve inflammation and irritation of the most intimate and sensitive areas. These gels contain marigold and chamomile extracts and are therefore suitable for daily use.