of the labia majora or of the mucous membrane at the opening to the vagina. This can develop as easily and innocently as a boil or bout of tonsillitis.
Another type of infection that nearly every woman will experience at some stage of her life is vaginitis – inflammation of the vagina. The same germs that could, for example, cause a bladder or skin infection, also cause vaginitis, as could a fungus.
It usually develops quite innocently, but it could be an indication of poor personal hygiene or sexual contact with an infected person (see page 105). Signs which could indicate vaginitis are an itchiness of the genitals and an excessive white or yellow discharge from the vagina (leucorrhoea).
The vagina is of course always moist, but excessive moisture, especially if it occurs in conjunction with an irritation or leucorrhoea, should be regarded as a warning sign. Since vaginitis is often contracted for reasons unrelated to sexual activity and is easy to cure, it is foolish to keep quiet about it out of shyness. It is especially stupid to play doctor and try to heal yourself by applying home remedies. And to come back to the use of tampons – it is best to avoid wearing them until a vaginal irritation and/or infection has cleared up.
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