Salt water has many benefits. Some even use it to clean wounds. But can salt water be used to treat a vaginal infection or tightening?
When you feel itchy or feel a burning sensation down there, you should check yourself. It can be a vaginal yeast infection, which mainly occurs in women who are still in their reproductive stages. According to the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, vaginal yeast infection is quite common, with up to 75 out of 100 women having it at least once in their lifetime. A gynecologist can suggest what to do if you have a vaginal infection. But trying home remedies is also appealing to many. Salt water for a vaginal infection or even tightening is something some women suggest. But is salt water safe to use in your bay?
HealthShots consulted Dr. Chetna Jain, Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Sector 14, Gurugram about this. She says if a woman has more than four episodes of infection in a year, it’s called recurrent vaginal infection. As for some of the most common organisms in vaginal infections, yeast and bacteria top the list.
Salt water to treat vaginal infections
You may have noticed that when salt water is warm, it has a soothing effect on the vulva and external vagina. Dr. Jain says it reduces itching and discomfort temporarily, but has no long-term effect. Traditionally, epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate, was used to treat vaginal infections. The expert explains that warm salt water will generally increase the blood supply to the vaginal area. It can reduce sinus infection as part of the natural healing process. But using saline directly is unlikely to cure a vaginal infection.
Salt and warm water in the bay: Yes or no?
When there is extreme irritation down there, some women tend to use warm salt water. The point is that the genital area is very sensitive. The expert says that temperatures above 37 degrees can cause stinging and burns. Adding salt to it will only make it worse. It is best not to use hot water with salt on your private parts. Therefore, it is best not to bathe in hot salt water or sit in it to treat a vaginal infection.
Saline to tighten the vagina
Well, direct application of salt can lead to sinus burns. It can change or remove healthy bacteria from the vagina and then increase the chances of getting a vaginal infection. So try not to use salt to tighten the vagina. You can look for other methods like exercise.
Home remedies for vaginal infections
Vaginal infections have a variety of causes, and treatment depends on the underlying cause. Dr Jain says these are occurring more now due to lifestyle changes such as wearing tight synthetic clothes, changed sexual practices and using soaps and scented items in the private parts.
Some of the home remedies you can try are:
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• Diluted apple cider vinegar
• Topical application of coconut oil with or without tea tree oil
• Application of garlic paste
• Use of probiotics such as cottage cheese
While these home remedies may help reduce symptoms, it is important to see your gynecologist for a proper examination and appropriate treatment. Home remedies may provide some immediate relief, but in the long run they may not be the best thing to do. After all, self-medication is something that is not recommended by doctors. It can lead to infections and burns and also remove healthy bacteria from your vagina.
