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Most of us have heard that anything scented is unhealthy to use around the vaginal area, but many women have used scented products for years without problems. In today's society, adding a scent to feminine products assures women constant freshness. They are not aware, however, of the potential dangers.
The use of any scented article against the vaginal area can cause severe yeast infections. Consider the fact that the area is already tender and open and we are shrugging off dead blood cells, any added scented item would only make a yeast infection worse.
In addition, recent studies have shown that that scented tampons, scented sanitary pads, and feminine hygiene sprays do not always cover up the odor, but instead cause an even worse odor. The mixture of blood and perfume really do not cover up any odor instead can produce an irritation causing redness and itching, leading to yeast infections.
Some women use only a sanitary pad or panty liner containing a deodorant that helps to minimize odor. This deodorant can be an irritant, and frequent exposure to it can lead to yeast production and cause uncomfortable infections. In addition, pads and sprays constantly cause friction which can irritate. Because this is a dark, warm, and moist area, the risk for the growth of yeast bacteria is almost doubled.
Many women know that if she needs a tampon or feminine product in a hurry, another woman will likely have something in their purse. However, products that have spent a lot of time jostling around in a purse usually have defects in the outside wrapper such as wrinkles, rips, or other damage leaving the tampon or feminine product unsterilized. That tampon has been in contact with perfume, dust, ink and other foreign bacteria found inside a purse. But at this point, what option do you have but to use it?
There are ways to prevent the increased risk of yeast infections during the time you have your period. Try changing pads and tampons more often, wash and thoroughly dry the vaginal area; this should eliminate the need for feminine sprays.
HelloLife Guest
I always thought that using scented pads was ok. I never realized or thought about the fact that they are touching so close to the skin. I will second think when i buy my sanitary items and avoid anything scented.
Commented on HelloLife December 03 2007 at 5:36 pm
HelloLife Guest
ok well i need sum serious answers bcuz this is like the secound time this has happened to me but it always happen after my periond and its really itching and well i have abnomarl discharges its unusual and im scared and the pads that i take have deodorant and i use bubble bath or maybe shower gel sumtimes and it neva bother me so wat should i do and wat should i use/not use please tel meh thank yhu
Commented on HelloLife July 27 2010 at 5:43 pm
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