When female compatriots had sanitary napkins and menstrual periods were no longer embarrassing, people invented panty liners similar to sanitary napkins. It can absorb women's daily secretions outside of menstrual periods, greatly alleviating women's worries. Panty liners are generally small and thin, so that people don't feel uncomfortable. They are a very useful invention. However, experts say there are also details that need to be paid attention to when using sanitary pads.

Sanitary pads are not suitable for long-term use

Healthy women should have no major problems using sanitary pads every day, but there are also hidden dangers: most pads have a layer of plastic at the bottom with poor air permeability, which can easily cause the vagina to become damp and sweaty, allowing pathogenic bacteria to breed. Failure to replace sanitary pads for a long time will greatly increase the local humidity and temperature, especially in hot flash climates. This not only creates suitable conditions for the growth of bacteria and fungi, but also destroys the pH of the vagina and reduces it. The local protective barrier effect can cause vaginitis, vulvar itching, etc. In addition, the friction of sanitary pads can easily cause damage to local skin or hair follicles, and cause vulvar folliculitis and other diseases. Therefore, sanitary pads should not be used for a long time. It is even more wrong to think that using sanitary pads does not require local cleaning every day.

Some women use panty liners mainly to deal with excessive secretions and odor in the private parts. He suggested that if someone has a similar situation, it means that their body may have certain diseases. At this time, they should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. treat.

When not to use panty liners

The body sweats easily in summer, so it is not advisable to use sanitary pads if it is not necessary; some sanitary pads with additives or fragrances may cause allergies to special groups of people, while sanitary pads with drugs are not suitable for normal use. There is no need to use it under certain circumstances. Overemphasis on the use of medicated pads will be detrimental to reproductive health.

Precautions for using sanitary pads

Timely replacement is very important, mainly to prevent interference with the acid-base environment regulation of the perineum itself. The replacement time is determined according to the specific situation. As long as the pad is moist, contaminated, etc., it should be replaced in time; before using sanitary pads To prevent contamination of the pads, be sure to wash your hands when replacing them, and use them immediately after unpacking to prevent bacterial infection; the pads should be placed in a ventilated and dry place, keep the pads sealed and intact, and prevent moisture and damage; also after using the pads, Pay attention to breathability, and do not wear clothes that are too tight to prevent local friction, irritation, and allergies.

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