Can you still get vaginitis from a total hysterectomy?

The possibility of vaginitis still exists after total hysterectomy. For patients who have vaginitis as a complication of uterine disease, total hysterectomy can help reduce the chance of vaginitis. For gynecological diseases such as cervical polyps and cervical lesions, the chances of vaginitis will be greatly reduced after total hysterectomy due to the improvement of the environment in the vagina. However, vaginitis refers to vaginal infections caused by hygiene habits, living habits and other problems, and common vaginitis is caused by bacteria, mold and other infections. After a total hysterectomy, the vagina itself is not affected, so the patient may still have an imbalance of the flora and external infections that can cause inflammation. There is no obvious relationship between the probability of vaginitis and total hysterectomy. It is recommended that women with recurring vaginitis should develop good cleaning habits and ensure personal hygiene. At the same time in the diet and exercise to improve, in order to enhance their own resistance.