TAKING CARE OF VAGINAL HEALTH

The vagina is an important part of a women's body - if we pay so much attention to our face, hands and feet, why shouldn't we do the same for the vagina?

 

 As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, it saddens me that many Malaysian women take such little notice of their vaginal health.

In fact, very few women are familiar with the conditions of their vagina, or even feel comfortable talking about it. This could be largely due to our cultural taboos regarding sex and sexual health.

- Datuk Dr. Nor Asyikin Mokhtar, consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist (FRCOG, UK). 

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 Women should not let such outdated thinking hinder them from being aware of their vaginal health. The vagina is an important part of a women's body - if we pay so much attention to our face, hands and feet, why shouldn't we do the same for the vagina?

The first step towards good vaginal health is knowing  what is normal for your vagina and what is not. In this article, you can learn about the sign and symptoms of common vaginal problems, as well as what you can do to keep it healthy.

Getting to know your vagina

 Factors affecting vaginal health

V is for vagina: There are surprisingly a lot of factors that can affect the state of the vagina and increase the risk of problems.

Common vaginal problems

Care for your vagina

Don't be shy or embarrassed to talk to your doctor about your vaginal health - it is as much a part of you as any other or limb in your body.