During pregnancy | Vagina inflammation

During pregnancy

Vaginal inflammation can also occur during pregnancy. This is favored by the changing hormonal influence on the natural vaginal flora. Often women suffer from a vaginal fungus, the above-mentioned Candida albicans, which can usually be easily treated with antimycotic ointments.

It is important to note that some vaginal inflammation pathogens can also be harmful to the unborn child! This includes, for example, infection with Chlamydia, which can lead to premature labor or even miscarriage. It is therefore very important that pregnant women with the above-mentioned symptoms consult their gynecologist as soon as possible so that the infection can be treated quickly and efficiently.

How contagious is this?

Vagina inflammation is not always contagious. Many of the pathogens are naturally present on our skin and mucous membranes and can only grow more by disturbing the vaginal protective layer. However, infection can also occur if the toilet paper is rubbed from the buttocks to the vagina while going to the toilet.

This is how intestinal bacteria can reach the vaginal mucosa. Therefore, the opposite direction – i.e. from vaginal to anal – is recommended when using toilet paper. However, there are also some pathogens that are exchanged as venereal diseases via unprotected sexual intercourse, including chlamydia, gonococcus, herpes viruses or even trichomonads. Here, the treatment of the partner is essential to prevent a renewed infection.