On the way to motherhood, a woman lies in wait for many surprises, including unpleasant ones. During pregnancy, the body begins to work differently. In order that he could not fight the nascent life, because the baby is alien to him, immunity is reduced.
In addition, there are significant changes in the hormonal background for successful gestation. All resources and body forces are spent primarily on this. Organs and systems begin to work more intensively.
Such colossal changes often lead to various diseases. Both long forgotten ones can become aggravated, and new ones may arise. Especially often, future mothers are faced with the development of opportunistic microflora.
These are microorganisms that are normally present in the body of a healthy woman in a certain amount. However, their balance is important, if it is disturbed, then diseases arise.
Quite often, future mothers encounter vaginal dysbiosis. One of the microorganisms that is actively involved in the onset of this condition is gardnerella vaginalis.
These are coccobacilli or small sticks located in smears in pairs or singly. Some gynecologists believe that gardnerellosis is an STD. However, this is not quite true.
Unprotected intercourse with a male carrier can actually provoke a disease. However, it can occur without this under certain conditions, which include bearing a baby, which is not typical for STDs.
Therefore, gardnerella during pregnancy often begins to multiply and a condition called bacterial vaginosis occurs . It is characterized by the presence of vaginal discharge with the smell of rotten fish.
In addition, a lot of white blood cells are found in the smear, normally there should be up to 20 in the field of view, and a low number of lactobacilli (rods). In this case, treatment is required. If there are no such symptoms and complaints, but just a small amount of gardnerella is found during pregnancy, then no measures are required.
Even if there are complaints and symptoms, serious treatment during the bearing of the child cannot be carried out. Usually antibiotics are not used, for fear of harming the fetus. Use local treatment (sanitation, douching, suppository). If the disease is not started, then it is effective.
Gardnerella can be successfully cured during pregnancy only if the microflora of the vagina and the population are restored by its lactobacilli. In addition, it is necessary to increase local and general immunity.
Gardnerella during pregnancy should be treated only by a doctor. Attempts to get rid of it yourself are unacceptable. This can harm both the mother and the baby.
The danger is that if the disease is not treated, then the urogenital system may be affected. Often in such a situation, urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis occur. They can very negatively affect the course of pregnancy, as well as the health of the mother and child.
Therefore, it is necessary to treat gardnerellosis , otherwise it can contribute to premature birth, polyhydramnios, the occurrence of complications. As soon as the discharge appears, you should visit a gynecologist.
The onset of the disease is contributed by:
- strong physical and emotional stress;
- change of sexual partner;
If a woman is diagnosed with gardnerellosis, then a sexual partner should be treated in parallel with her. Moreover, even if they are not found in him.
Therefore, ideally, even before conception, it is necessary to undergo an examination and, if necessary, be treated. Then, with a greater probability, gardnerella during pregnancy will not bother.
Also, if this pathogen is detected, it will be useful to be tested for STDs. In addition, it is often combined with candida, mycoplasmas and anaerobic microorganisms.
Thus, pregnancy with gardnerellosis can go without complications with timely treatment. It is performed locally without systemic antibiotic use. However, the treatment regimen must necessarily include the restoration of the vaginal microflora, local and general immunity. It is necessary only if there are symptoms of the disease. In parallel, the sexual partner should be treated.