Gynecological uses of sodium bicarbonate powder

Sodium bicarbonate belongs to alkaline substances, the main use in gynecology is the treatment of mycotic vaginitis, you can use sodium bicarbonate powder to mix with water and then directly wash the vulva or sitz bath, but also can be mixed with sodium bicarbonate solution used for vaginal douche, in order to change the acidic environment in the vagina. Because after the occurrence of mycotic vaginitis, the vaginal environment will be changed, this time the vaginal environment can lead to a large number of mold growth, so the use of alkaline solution to achieve the purpose of inhibiting mold growth, so as to alleviate the itching, tingling and other uncomfortable symptoms. For women who are not sexually active, there is no way to treat with local vaginal medication, so you can only consider localized cleansing of the vulva or sitz baths to relieve the symptoms of vulvar itching. At the same time, these women can also take oral fluconazole capsules, itraconazole and other drugs for antifungal treatment, for pregnant women suffering from mycosis vaginalis, the use of sodium bicarbonate topical wash is also safe.