Bacterial vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can occur due to the entry of viruses, pathogenic bacteria and yeast onto the mucous membrane. Vaginitis can occur as a result of a decrease in immunity after diseases, taking antibiotics, or with increased virulence of microflora, which usually lives in the genitals of girls.
Recently, bacterial vaginitis takes a leading place among all gynecological and obstetric diseases. Among its pathogens, the following microorganisms are distinguished: ureaplasmas, toxoplasmas, chlamydia, mycoplasmas, E. coli, Candida fungus, streptococci and staphylococci.
The female reproductive system is designed in such a way that protects the body from the introduction of foreign bacteria and maintains the natural balance of bacteria in the microflora of the vagina. In addition, nature provided for a system of self-cleaning, which also performs a protective function. However, all these protection systems sometimes weaken, and there are many situations that lead to this.
These include:
- Reception of antibacterial drugs.
- Hormonal disorders
- Diabetes
- Treatment with cytotoxic drugs
- Violations of the structure of the genital organs
- Blood diseases
- Immune System Impairment
Varieties of bacterial vaginitis
Gynecologists divide bacterial vaginitis into Trichomonas and Candida. It depends on the course of the disease, its nature, symptoms and causes.
Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by the bacterium Trichomona, it is more common than other similar infections that are transmitted sexually. This disease was affected by every third woman. Trichomonas vaginitis can suffer not only them, but also men. In women, bacterial vaginitis of this type affects the mucous membrane of the vagina, and in men - the prostate gland and seminal vesicles. Infection occurs through sexual contact with an infected partner without using condoms. It is in women with more than two sexual partners that Trichomonas vaginitis is more common.
The incubation period of the infection is 10-15 days, after which the woman notices the appearance of grayish-yellow liquid secretions that have an unpleasant odor. The mucous membrane is affected, there is irritation, a burning sensation and itching. When urine enters the surface of the vagina, the burning sensation intensifies. All manifestations of vaginitis increase several times over several days after menstruation.
Candidiasis vaginitis is the most common among all others. 90% of women of all ages face this disease. The development of this type of vaginitis causes Candida fungus. This fungus lives in the woman’s vagina, and sometimes, under the influence of adverse factors, it begins to grow and increase in number, which leads to the development of yeast candidiasis.
Any qualified specialist can easily diagnose this disease. In women who suffer from candidal vaginitis, there is a profuse white, thick discharge with a sour smell. Manifestations of infection increase significantly under the influence of high temperatures - when taking a hot bath, bath, sauna or after a hot day.
With frequent infection, it develops into chronic vaginitis, which can worsen or subside for months and even years. In this case, the pain is practically not felt, in the vaginal area there are only copious discharge, burning, itching and sores. Symptoms of chronic vaginitis may worsen after bacterial and viral infections, alcohol consumption, during pregnancy or menstruation.
Treatment of bacterial vaginitis
When diagnosing a disease, bacterial vaginitis is prescribed only by a gynecologist. In no case do you need to self-medicate. Your doctor will prescribe the necessary medications and will watch you until you recover completely. In the treatment of infection, the participation of both sexual partners is necessary, as well as restrictions on sex during the treatment period. If there is no desire or opportunity to refuse sexual intercourse, it is necessary to protect yourself using a condom.
An important step in the treatment of bacterial vaginitis is the treatment of all concomitant diseases, as well as the restoration of disorders of the immune system.