What is vaginitis, and how to deal with it? Perhaps the answer to this question is simply obliged to interest every modern woman.
So, this medical term characterizes the inflammatory process of the vaginal mucosa, caused by various protozoa and bacteria. Treatment of vaginitis has an integrated approach, but first you need to understand why this disease is exacerbating in the female body. As you know, the vaginal mucosa is represented by lactobacilli, which perform a protective function by enhancing the acidity of the internal flora. But damage to the mucosa by pathogenic infections and microorganisms significantly reduces the number of “beneficial inhabitants” and increases the number of pathogenic microbes that provoke inflammation of the vaginal walls.
So, the cause of vaginitis is: prolonged antibiotic therapy, hormonal failure, as well as the prevalence of characteristic diseases of the genital area, in particular, adnexitis, fibroids and endometriosis. The weakening of the immune system after a disease, as well as the presence of diabetes mellitus and vaginal injuries are also predisposing factors for exacerbation of vaginitis. But one should not exclude improper intimate hygiene or its complete absence.
When the cause is finally established, treatment for vaginitis is more productive. So, effective therapy is based on the fight against a pathogenic pathogen, normalizing the vaginal microflora, a special diet and strengthening immunity.
To begin with, for the period of treatment, the daily diet should be completely changed, excluding smoked, salted and spicy foods from it. It is advisable to consume more dairy products, as well as vegetable fiber in the form of fruits and vegetables. In addition, it is necessary to limit sexual contact and regular hygiene of the genitals.
However, this is still not enough, since the treatment of vaginitis should be accompanied by the use of combined preparations with antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Most often, these are vaginal tablets and suppositories (Terzhinan and Vokadin). In the first case, a medicinal product, having a gentle effect in the body, effectively treats vaginitis during pregnancy, but it is advisable to negotiate such an appointment with a leading gynecologist.
Speaking of pregnancy. This period in a woman's life requires special control, since this disease often leads to infection of the amniotic fluid and the formation of serious complications of pregnancy.
One way or another, combination therapy is selected by a knowledgeable specialist based on the received clinical studies, taking into account the specifics of the female body. With candidal vaginitis , antifungal drugs such as Fluconazole, Ketoconazole and Clindamycin are prescribed; with gonorrheal colpitis, antibiotics are indicated, in particular, ceftriaxone, cefixime and tetracycline; and trichomonas vaginitis is effectively treated with metronidazole.
However, it is important to understand here that no matter how highly effective the prescribed medications, the treatment of vaginitis should extend to both sexual partners, only then does the chance of a final recovery increase.
As you know, taking antibiotics can destroy the usual microflora, therefore, at the end of it, it is recommended to take medications whose action is aimed at restoring the normal microflora of the vagina, for example, Linex tablets and Bifidumbacterin vaginal suppositories.
Indeed, the disease is specific, but with the right medical approach is treatable.