As the weather gets hotter, swimming has become the preferred way for people to cool off in the summer. It is indeed a great pleasure to soak in the cool water of a swimming pool. However, experts remind female friends to pay special attention to hygiene and personal health protection when swimming in public pools to avoid the spread of bacteria through the pool water and cross-infections.
Female physiological structure makes them more prone to infections and they should not swim when experiencing symptoms of infection
Women have a connection between their vagina and the outside world due to their physiological characteristics, which provides the possibility for bacterial infections. Experts say that precisely because women have such structural characteristics, they need to pay special attention while swimming. Otherwise, it is easy to infect the vagina and develop inflammation. In fact, for women, besides contagious diseases such as skin diseases and eye diseases that prohibit swimming, if they are menstruating or experiencing gynecological inflammation, especially during the treatment period, they should absolutely not go into the water.
Living stress also triggers gynecological inflammation, and swimming is not allowed during inflammation
Modern women experience high levels of stress, tight work schedules, irregular sleeping patterns, and weakened immunity, which can all trigger gynecological inflammation. The cervix, in particular, has no nerve distribution, so even if there is early-stage inflammation, there will be no discomfort. On the other hand, although the water in the swimming pool is circulated and disinfected, it cannot be completely sterile. If disinfection is not thorough, there is even less guarantee. Therefore, if the body shows early signs of gynecological inflammation such as increased discharge, abnormal odor and color, or is in the treatment period of inflammation, swimming should be strictly avoided. Otherwise, it is easy to be infected by bacteria in the water, which will worsen the condition.
Swimming is not recommended four days before and after menstruation
It is also important to remember to avoid swimming during menstruation, and it is best to swim three days after menstruation. Even if there is no gynecological inflammation and the woman is not menstruating, she should still pay attention and strengthen self-protection during swimming.
Public facilities can also cause gynecological infections, so be vigilant
The changing rooms of public swimming pools are usually simple, with shared benches, toilets, and lockers, which are inevitably contaminated with bacteria. Therefore, when changing clothes, women should try not to let their skin directly touch the benches, and the clothes taken off should be packed in a clean bag, especially underwear should be wrapped in the outer clothes. Care should also be taken during swimming. It is often seen that many girls casually sit on the floor or platforms by the poolside. The ground by the poolside is often stepped on by bare feet, and the fungal infections on the feet can easily be transferred to the ground. If one sits on it casually, it is easy to develop fungal vaginitis. Therefore, when sitting by the poolside, it is advisable to use a towel as a cushion and not let the skin directly touch the ground.
