各位姊妹们应该都知道或者亲身经历过,私密处的状态随着女性各种不同的生理问题或特殊时期,就会有不同的反应,而怀孕可说是身体内分泌变化最剧烈的时期,其中的酸甜苦辣,可说是只有生过才知道。

而不少女性在孕期的时候,因体内荷尔蒙变化,影响私密处的酸碱值、细菌丛生态及免疫力,私密处的分泌物会增多或异味变重,感到搔痒、刺激、灼热的比例也比较高,甚至有研究发现孕妇私密处感染的比例比起没有怀孕的女性高,孕妈咪真的很辛苦呢!

根据2021年马来西亚的研究发现,食用特殊的6株益生菌菌种组合4周以上能帮助孕妇改善私密不适的问题。研究团队将78位孕妇分成安慰剂组和益生菌实验组,每天食用安慰剂-麦芽糊精或菌数20亿以上的益生菌组合-L. plantarum LP115, L. helveticus LA25, L. rhamnosus LRH10, L. paracasei LPC12, L. fermentum LF26, and L. delbrueckii subsp. Lactis LDL114。

实验进行8周,在第4周就发现食用益生菌的组别,明显改善各项私密不适的指针项目,食用8周后,食用益生菌组的女性,私密处分泌物显著减少,搔痒改善,此外,排便次数也明显增加。

这个研究证实怀孕女性私密处因感染或细菌丛生态不稳定所造成不适感可以透过益生菌改善,也进一步能改善阴道炎的复发率及孕期让人困扰的消化道机能,让孕妇可以维持更健康的状态。

这个研究让食用益生菌的效果获得更多的实证,显示特定菌株的益生菌对私密处的健康确实有帮助。

 

 

Many women are likely aware, or have personally experienced, that the condition of the intimate area can vary due to different physiological issues or special periods in life, with pregnancy being the time when hormonal changes are most drastic. The ups and downs during this period are truly something only those who have been through it can fully understand. 

 

During pregnancy, many women experience changes in hormone levels that affect the pH balance, bacterial flora, and immunity of the intimate area. This can lead to an increase in discharge or stronger odors, with a higher likelihood of itching, irritation, and burning sensations. Research has even shown that the rate of infections in the intimate area is higher in pregnant women than in those who are not pregnant, making the journey of pregnancy particularly challenging. 

 

A 2021 study from Malaysia found that consuming a combination of six specific probiotic strains for more than four weeks can help pregnant women alleviate discomfort in the intimate area. The research team divided 78 pregnant women into a placebo group and a probiotic test group, with the participants taking either a placebo (maltodextrin) or a probiotic combination containing over 2 billion CFU (L. plantarum LP115, L. helveticus LA25, L. rhamnosus LRH10, L. paracasei LPC12, L. fermentum LF26, and L. delbrueckii subsp. lactis LDL114) daily. 

 

The experiment lasted for 8 weeks, and by the 4th week, it was observed that the group taking probiotics showed significant improvement in various indicators of intimate discomfort. After 8 weeks, the women in the probiotic group experienced a noticeable reduction in discharge and itching, and there was also a significant increase in bowel movements. 

 

This study confirms that the discomfort in the intimate area due to infections or unstable bacterial flora in pregnant women can be improved through the use of probiotics. It also further reduces the recurrence rate of vaginitis and alleviates digestive issues common during pregnancy, helping pregnant women maintain a healthier state. 

 

This research provides additional evidence for the effectiveness of probiotics, showing that specific strains of probiotics indeed contribute to the health of the intimate area.

 

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撰文者 妇科医师 洪芝晨