Reproductive tract infections are caused by microorganisms that are otherwise normally present in the reproductive tract or that enter the reproductive tract from the outside through sexual contact or during medical procedures. Reproductive tract infection is a broad concept. It includes both sexually transmitted infections, which are primarily transmitted by sexual intercourse, as well as endogenous and medical infections that occur in the genital tract. They can occur in both men and women. Reproductive tract infections are a general term for infections of the reproductive system with pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, mycobacteria, trichomonas, chlamydia, and mycoplasma. It includes vulvovaginitis, vestibular adenitis, trichomonas vaginalis, vulvovaginal pseudomycosis, bacterial vaginosis, senile vaginitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and sexually transmitted diseases. Normal leukorrhea in women of childbearing age is white, thin, pasty, sticky discharge that is usually odorless. With reproductive tract infections, there are significant changes. For example, the leucorrhea of trichomoniasis is often foamy and often has a fishy odor when there are other bacteria mixed with the infection; the typical leucorrhea of mycotic vaginitis is sticky, beanbag-like or curd-like; the leucorrhea of bacterial vaginosis is often purulent or plasma-like and has a fishy odor in severe cases; the leucorrhea of gonorrhea is often purulent, with itching, pain, burning and falling sensation in the vulva, sometimes with pain. If infected with STDs, there will also be some ulcers, growths and other symptoms. Reproductive tract infection is one of the common gynecological diseases affecting reproductive health of women of reproductive age, which includes sexually transmitted infections, endogenous infections and infections of medical origin. If not detected and properly treated in time it can cause complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, congenital infection and neonatal blindness, and can increase the risk of HIV infection and cervical cancer. Standardized and effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment are the keys to control and reduce the rate of reproductive tract infections. The risks of reproductive tract infections reproductive tract infections have a greater impact on women’s reproductive health, with common adverse outcomes such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, premature rupture of membranes, congenital infections and neonatal blindness, and in severe cases, even fatal consequences such as cervical cancer and AIDS. Currently, cervical cancer remains the leading cause of death from female genital tumors. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the main cause of cervical cancer. In addition sexually transmitted infections can increase the risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which increases the incidence of AIDS. Common genital tract infection signs of sexually transmitted diseases: genital tract infections pathogenic microorganisms abnormal vaginal discharge (vaginal cervicitis), female lower abdominal pain genital ulcers gonorrhea Chlamydia trachomatis infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis vulvovaginal, candidiasis pelvic inflammatory disease genital, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, Neisseria, trachoma, chlamydia many microorganisms Trichomonas vaginalis, Pseudomonas many microorganisms, including Aerobic bacteria (such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae), anaerobic bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis, etc. Herpes simplex virus type 2 and type I syphilis spirochete prevention of sexually transmitted infections postpone the first sexual intercourse, especially adolescents; reduce the number of sexual partners; avoid unclean sex; raise awareness of the use of condoms with double protection and increase their use rate; insist on the correct use of condoms; once the symptoms of sexual infection early to the regular hospital The first thing you need to do is to go to a regular hospital as soon as possible to seek medical attention and treat the infection together with your partner. Endogenous infection prevention: Identify susceptible groups: 1. pregnant women and those who use oral contraceptives. 2. 2, long-term use of antibiotics and steroid hormone drugs. 3. Patients with diabetes mellitus. 4. Frequent vaginal douchers. Preventative measures: 1. Avoid vaginal douching with detergents, disinfectants, herbal medicines, etc. Vaginal douching should be used at the discretion of medical personnel according to the condition. 2. Wash the vulva with water every day. 3. Avoid excessive or long-term unreasonable use of antibiotics. Common diseases of reproductive tract infection: trichomoniasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, vestibular adenitis, gonorrhea, urinary/genital tract Chlamydia trachomatis infection, condyloma acuminata, genital herpes, lice, scabies, syphilis. The principles of prevention of reproductive tract infections: 1, understand and grasp the knowledge of common reproductive tract infections, to enhance self-prevention capabilities. 2, both spouses should be clean and maintain a single sexual partnership. 3, advocate the use of condoms, advocate safe sex. 4, childbirth, gynecological inspection, IUD, abortion, etc. should go to regular hospitals and family planning services. 5, active, active participation in the investigation and treatment of women’s diseases and reproductive tract infection prevention and treatment. 6, adhere to contraception, prevent and reduce abortion. 7.Don’t share injection needles and syringes with others. 8, develop good hygiene habits, pay attention to sexual organ hygiene; both husband and wife should wash the vulva every night, especially before intercourse; do not share bath tubs and bath towels with others, wash the vulva and wash feet in separate tubs and towels, take showers as much as possible; avoid sharing unclean toilets; change underwear regularly and dry in the sun; use clean sanitary products for menstrual cycle. Principles of treatment of reproductive tract infections In order to prevent reproductive tract infections and improve the reproductive health and quality of life of women of childbearing age, treatment with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine techniques should be adopted, and different drugs should be used according to different pathogens of infection. 1.Local medication treatment: different effervescent tablets or suppositories are chosen to be placed deep in the vagina according to different diseases. 2, Chinese medicine treatment: clear heat and detoxify, remove dampness and stop banding, kill worms and stop itching.