. According to the NHS, thrush is a common yeast infection that affects men and women. It is caused by a group of yeasts called candida albicans, and while it is usually harmless it can be uncomfortable and keep coming back. Meanwhile, BV is an imbalance of usual bacteria found in the vagina, which can lead to abnormal vaginal discharge that can smell fishy and unpleasant. Gynaecology expert Dr Susanna Unsworth, from INTIMINA , has highlighted that sand and salt from the beach can also 'contribute to irritation of the vulva and vagina, which disrupts the natural balance'. She added: 'When the balance of bacteria is disrupted by heat changes or exposure to a persistent damp environment, the healthy bacteria that usually grows in a normal vaginal environment is affected and other organisms can grow, leading to thrush and BV.' Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE BV affects one-third of females in the UK at least once in their lifetime, while thrush affects three quarters. Intimate health is probably the last thing on your mind as you bask in the glorious rays, but Dr Unsworth has shared her top tips for keeping things happy down under during the brighter weather. The gynaecology expert recommends wearing loose clot){kind=link}
While Brits enjoy basking in the warm weather this week, gynaecology expert Dr Susanna Unsworth has urged women to take precautions to avoid thrush and bacterial vaginosis, which thrive in the heat
With temperatures expected to soar to 29C in parts of England this week, health experts have warned Brits about the less-welcome side effects that strike âdown there’ during the hot weather.
Normal hygiene routines can be disrupted when the warm weather arrives, with excessive sweating and more time spent in swimwear leading to an increased risk of intimate infections. The sweltering conditions can affect the natural balance found in the vagina, paving the way for thrush and bacterial vaginosis (BV).
According to the NHS, thrush is a common yeast infection that affects men and women. It is caused by a group of yeasts called candida albicans, and while it is usually harmless it can be uncomfortable and keep coming back. Meanwhile, BV is an imbalance of usual bacteria found in the vagina, which can lead to abnormal vaginal discharge that can smell fishy and unpleasant.
Gynaecology expert Dr Susanna Unsworth, from INTIMINA , has highlighted that sand and salt from the beach can also “contribute to irritation of the vulva and vagina, which disrupts the natural balance”. She added: “When the balance of bacteria is disrupted by heat changes or exposure to a persistent damp environment, the healthy bacteria that usually grows in a normal vaginal environment is affected and other organisms can grow, leading to thrush and BV.”