During summer season, visits to the gynecologist increase, as a consequence of the vulvovaginal bacteria, such as candidiasis or trichomoniasis, that are caused by the vaginal fungi that reproduce by high temperatures and excess sweating

Evelyn Campos, gynecologist at Clínica Ricardo Palma shares 5 important on tips to avoid vaginal infections during this hot season:

• Wear cotton clothes. It keeps the vaginal area fresh and dry, avoiding humidity that predisposes to fungi infections
• Do not stay with the bathing suit wet. Humidity can cause imbalance in your vaginal flora, increase the heat and end up producing vaginal discharge and itchiness
• Change your pads regularly. Change them every 4 or 6 hours, even if there is not heavy bleeding. Remember that blood is an organic fluid that can decompose, and this causes alterations in the vaginal flora
• Avoid wearing tight clothes. Most of these clothes have spandex, a fabric that does not provide a correct ventilation of the genital area
• Strengthen the immune system. Follow a healthy diet, do some physical activity and drink plenty of water

Dr. Evelyn Campos
Gynecologist at Clínica Ricardo Palma