This study assessed the associations between vaginal douching practice and the adverse reproductive tract outcomes, and the risk modulating factors among young women. The data source was a cross-sectional population b...This study assessed the associations between vaginal douching practice and the adverse reproductive tract outcomes, and the risk modulating factors among young women. The data source was a cross-sectional population based sample of 1488 women aged 18-35 years in a university community. Self-administered socio-demographic and female genital hygiene practices questionnaire were used to survey the participants. The overall prevalence of vaginal douching was 79.8%. Pelvic pain, vaginal itching, and vaginal discharge were significantly associated with higher odds for douching. Moreover, participants with menstrual disorders such as menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, and inter-menstrual bleeding douche more often than those without these disorders. Early-onset, higher-frequency, and prolonged douching, as well as douching with commercial vaginal deodorant and inserting the nozzle of the douching tube inside the vagina were associated with higher rate of pelvic and menstrual disorders. The present study revealed a paradoxical relation between vaginal douching and adverse reproductive tract disorders, which supports the hypothesis of confounding by indication. The direction of the association is dependent on several modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most common household disinfectants worldwide.Hydrogen peroxide has been documented as a rare cause of chemical colitis.CASE SUMMARY We present a case of 31 years old lady wh...BACKGROUND Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most common household disinfectants worldwide.Hydrogen peroxide has been documented as a rare cause of chemical colitis.CASE SUMMARY We present a case of 31 years old lady who presented to our hospital with rectal bleeding and abdominal pain after using hydrogen peroxide vaginal douche as an enema.She underwent colonoscopy which showed findings suggestive of chemical colitis and was managed conservatively.Hydrogen peroxide can induce chemical injury in the colon.Clinical presentation and endoscopic findings of chemical colitis are nonspecific.History taking is an important tool in identifying the underlying etiology.Review of literature showed few case reports,mostly were managed with oral antibiotics and conservative approach.CONCLUSION Chemical colitis is usually managed conservatively.Complications including perforation,stricture and peritonitis may happen and need aggressive treatment accordingly.展开更多
Background:Iron deficiency anemia(IDA)is a significant global health concern,affecting a substantial proportion of the population,particularly women of reproductive age.Conventional iron supplementation,while effectiv...Background:Iron deficiency anemia(IDA)is a significant global health concern,affecting a substantial proportion of the population,particularly women of reproductive age.Conventional iron supplementation,while effective,often causes adverse gastrointestinal effects and can disrupt gut microbiota.Alternative therapeutic approaches,such as hydrotherapy,which is one of the most important methods of traditional medicine,may offer safer and non-invasive options for improving anemia-related blood parameters.Objective:This pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cold lumbar douches on hematological parameters in women with mild to moderate IDA.Methods:A randomized controlled trial,14 women(aged 18-25 years)from S-VYASA University were randomly assigned to either an experimental group(cold lumbar douches thrice weekly for three months)or a waitlisted control group.The cold lumbar douche was applied using a jet spray at temperatures between 7.2°C to 21.1°C,targeting the lumbar region for 3 min.Hematological parameters such as hemoglobin(Hb),erythrocyte count,mean corpuscular volume(MCV),packed cell volume(PCV),and mean corpuscular hemoglobin(MCH)were measured at baseline and after 3 months.Results:The experimental group experienced a significant increase in hemoglobin levels(from 10.50±0.48 g/dL to 11.35±0.97 g/dL,P=0.030)and count also showed a trend towards significance(from(3.67±0.18)×106cells/μL to(3.85±0.32)×106 cells/μL,P=0.074).No significant changes were observed in MCV or MCH.The control group showed no meaningful changes,and two participants dropped out.Conclusion:Cold lumbar douches may enhance hemoglobin levels and other hematological parameters in women with mild to moderate IDA.Further research in larger studies is needed to confirm these findings and investigate the mechanisms behind the effect.展开更多
Introduction:Worldwide,women perform a variety of vaginal practices to enhance their intimate hygiene and sexual health.Objective:To conduct a systematic review to assess the different kinds of intimate hygiene practi...Introduction:Worldwide,women perform a variety of vaginal practices to enhance their intimate hygiene and sexual health.Objective:To conduct a systematic review to assess the different kinds of intimate hygiene practices and their association with reproductive tract infections and complications.Methods:PubMed,Medline and The Cochrane Library were used.Both observational and interventional studies targeting the urogenital infections and their association with hygiene practices were included.Exclusion criteria included studies that assessed the knowledge and attitudes towards intimate hygiene practices rather than their relation to infections.The design of this systematic review complied with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis(PRISMA).Results:Fifteen articles were included.Intravaginal practices were found to be associated with reproductive tract infections.Reusable absorbent material used during menstruation increased the risk of Candida infection with an adjusted proportional reported ratio(aPRR)of 1.54(95%CI 1.2–2.0),but no association with bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas vaginalis infection was noted.Bathing or vaginal washing during menstruation with water only showed a higher association with symptoms of urogenital infections when compared with washing with both soap and water during menstruation.Drying reusable pads inside the house and storing them inside the toilet was found to be associated with a higher candida infection prevalence.Moreover,bathing in sitting position during menstruation,not drying the genital area or using cloth for drying it,and not paying attention to hand washing,were all associated with a higher risk of genital infections.Finally,postpartum use of native homemade vaginal preparations might be a risk factor for ascending vaginal infections,and the use of inappropriate material for menstrual blood absorption was associated with secondary infertility.Conclusion:Several hygiene practices put women at higher risk for reproductive tract infections.We should continue to increase awareness to counter the misinformation resulting from marketing campaigns and common misconceptions.展开更多
文摘This study assessed the associations between vaginal douching practice and the adverse reproductive tract outcomes, and the risk modulating factors among young women. The data source was a cross-sectional population based sample of 1488 women aged 18-35 years in a university community. Self-administered socio-demographic and female genital hygiene practices questionnaire were used to survey the participants. The overall prevalence of vaginal douching was 79.8%. Pelvic pain, vaginal itching, and vaginal discharge were significantly associated with higher odds for douching. Moreover, participants with menstrual disorders such as menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, and inter-menstrual bleeding douche more often than those without these disorders. Early-onset, higher-frequency, and prolonged douching, as well as douching with commercial vaginal deodorant and inserting the nozzle of the douching tube inside the vagina were associated with higher rate of pelvic and menstrual disorders. The present study revealed a paradoxical relation between vaginal douching and adverse reproductive tract disorders, which supports the hypothesis of confounding by indication. The direction of the association is dependent on several modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors.
文摘BACKGROUND Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most common household disinfectants worldwide.Hydrogen peroxide has been documented as a rare cause of chemical colitis.CASE SUMMARY We present a case of 31 years old lady who presented to our hospital with rectal bleeding and abdominal pain after using hydrogen peroxide vaginal douche as an enema.She underwent colonoscopy which showed findings suggestive of chemical colitis and was managed conservatively.Hydrogen peroxide can induce chemical injury in the colon.Clinical presentation and endoscopic findings of chemical colitis are nonspecific.History taking is an important tool in identifying the underlying etiology.Review of literature showed few case reports,mostly were managed with oral antibiotics and conservative approach.CONCLUSION Chemical colitis is usually managed conservatively.Complications including perforation,stricture and peritonitis may happen and need aggressive treatment accordingly.
文摘Background:Iron deficiency anemia(IDA)is a significant global health concern,affecting a substantial proportion of the population,particularly women of reproductive age.Conventional iron supplementation,while effective,often causes adverse gastrointestinal effects and can disrupt gut microbiota.Alternative therapeutic approaches,such as hydrotherapy,which is one of the most important methods of traditional medicine,may offer safer and non-invasive options for improving anemia-related blood parameters.Objective:This pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cold lumbar douches on hematological parameters in women with mild to moderate IDA.Methods:A randomized controlled trial,14 women(aged 18-25 years)from S-VYASA University were randomly assigned to either an experimental group(cold lumbar douches thrice weekly for three months)or a waitlisted control group.The cold lumbar douche was applied using a jet spray at temperatures between 7.2°C to 21.1°C,targeting the lumbar region for 3 min.Hematological parameters such as hemoglobin(Hb),erythrocyte count,mean corpuscular volume(MCV),packed cell volume(PCV),and mean corpuscular hemoglobin(MCH)were measured at baseline and after 3 months.Results:The experimental group experienced a significant increase in hemoglobin levels(from 10.50±0.48 g/dL to 11.35±0.97 g/dL,P=0.030)and count also showed a trend towards significance(from(3.67±0.18)×106cells/μL to(3.85±0.32)×106 cells/μL,P=0.074).No significant changes were observed in MCV or MCH.The control group showed no meaningful changes,and two participants dropped out.Conclusion:Cold lumbar douches may enhance hemoglobin levels and other hematological parameters in women with mild to moderate IDA.Further research in larger studies is needed to confirm these findings and investigate the mechanisms behind the effect.
文摘Introduction:Worldwide,women perform a variety of vaginal practices to enhance their intimate hygiene and sexual health.Objective:To conduct a systematic review to assess the different kinds of intimate hygiene practices and their association with reproductive tract infections and complications.Methods:PubMed,Medline and The Cochrane Library were used.Both observational and interventional studies targeting the urogenital infections and their association with hygiene practices were included.Exclusion criteria included studies that assessed the knowledge and attitudes towards intimate hygiene practices rather than their relation to infections.The design of this systematic review complied with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis(PRISMA).Results:Fifteen articles were included.Intravaginal practices were found to be associated with reproductive tract infections.Reusable absorbent material used during menstruation increased the risk of Candida infection with an adjusted proportional reported ratio(aPRR)of 1.54(95%CI 1.2–2.0),but no association with bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas vaginalis infection was noted.Bathing or vaginal washing during menstruation with water only showed a higher association with symptoms of urogenital infections when compared with washing with both soap and water during menstruation.Drying reusable pads inside the house and storing them inside the toilet was found to be associated with a higher candida infection prevalence.Moreover,bathing in sitting position during menstruation,not drying the genital area or using cloth for drying it,and not paying attention to hand washing,were all associated with a higher risk of genital infections.Finally,postpartum use of native homemade vaginal preparations might be a risk factor for ascending vaginal infections,and the use of inappropriate material for menstrual blood absorption was associated with secondary infertility.Conclusion:Several hygiene practices put women at higher risk for reproductive tract infections.We should continue to increase awareness to counter the misinformation resulting from marketing campaigns and common misconceptions.
