What are the common causes of reproductive organ inflammation?

Patient's question:

Patient Gender: Reproductive organ inflammation is another common cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding. We all know that the female reproductive organs are not completely sealed; their semi-open channels to the outside world make them susceptible to various pathogenic factors from the external environment. When you are in situations that weaken your defense mechanisms, such as anxiety, tension, or exhaustion, various pathogenic factors may take advantage of this vulnerability, leading to the occurrence of the aforementioned inflammations. This can make local blood vessels fragile, making it difficult for bleeding during menstruation to coagulate, often resulting in increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual periods. If you have been generally unwell recently, excessive vaginal bleeding accompanied by lower abdominal pain or

Doctor's answer:

Physiological Causes
1. The skin of the female external genital area is very delicate, with abundant sweat glands, numerous folds, and a hidden, poorly ventilated environment, making it most susceptible to bacterial attacks.
2. The female reproductive system, abdomen, and external world are interconnected, which is a unique feature of the female reproductive system. Bacteria can enter the uterus through the vagina.
3. Under normal circumstances, the vagina contains a large number of lactobacilli, which decompose glycogen to produce lactic acid, creating an acidic environment that is unfavorable for the growth of harmful bacteria. However, when local resistance decreases, some bacteria and pathogens take advantage of the opportunity to invade.
4. The vaginal opening is close to the urethral and anal openings, making it easily contaminated by urine and feces, which can foster bacterial growth.
5. Due to menstruation, pregnancy, or other reasons, the cervix is long exposed to irritating secretions, leading to epithelial shedding and making it easy for various pathogens to hide within the cervical mucosal folds and glands.
Pathological Causes of Gynecological Inflammation:
1. Lack of hygiene during menstruation: Using unclean sanitary pads, sexual activity during menstruation, etc.
2. Inadequate disinfection during uterine cavity surgical procedures.
3. Gynecological surgeries such as induced abortion and childbirth cause damage to the cervix and vagina, leading to infection.
4. The external genital and vaginal mucosa are important organs involved in sexual activity. Sexual intercourse can cause local tissue damage or cross-infection.