RISK FACTORS

        There may be daily risk factors that facilitate the alteration of the balance of the vaginal flora and the onset of disorders

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Gym
Sweat, use of shared equipments and bathrooms increase the chances to come into contact with bacteria and fungi.

 

Swimming pools and beaches
Warm and consequently an increase in sweating, wet bathing suit which stays in contact with the vaginal area for a prolonged period and the use, even in this case, of areas in common such as showers and bathrooms, threaten the intimate health.

 

Tampons and panty-liners
Clinical evidences show that women who use them are more likely to contract an infection.

 

Sexual intercourses
Sexual intercourses and the use of condom increase the chance for the vaginal flora to come into contact with foreing microorganisms.

 

Clothes
The use of synthetic or colored underwear, tights or tight pants decrease the perspiration and create a warm and humid environment.

 

Situations of altered hormone levels
Menstruation, immunodeficiency, use of oestro-progestogens, use of certain types of medicines alter the natural balance of the vaginal flora.

 

gym

Gym
Sweat, use of shared equipments and bathrooms increase the chances to come into contact with bacteria and fungi.

Swimming pools and beaches
Warm and consequently an increase in sweating, wet bathing suit which stays in contact with the vaginal area for a prolonged period and the use, even in this case, of areas in common such as showers and bathrooms, threaten the intimate health.

Tampons and panty-liners
Clinical evidences show that women who use them are more likely to contract an infection.

Sexual intercourses
Sexual intercourses and the use of condom increase the chance for the vaginal flora to come into contact with foreing microorganisms.

Clothes
The use of synthetic or colored underwear, tights or tight pants decrease the perspiration and create a warm and humid environment.

Situations of altered hormone levels
Menstruation, immunodeficiency, use of oestro-progestogens, use of certain types of medicines alter the natural balance of the vaginal flora.

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