Aerobic vaginitis is a disease that is provoked by the multiplication of aerobic microorganisms (one of the types of vaginosis). In fact, this is the same as bacterial vaginosis, only in this case the inflammatory process in the vagina is provoked by the appearance of bacteria that need oxygen. With the bacterial form of vaginosis, the vaginal microflora can change under the influence of microorganisms that do not need oxygen.
Among the main causes of the appearance of aerobic vaginitis, there is a violation of the level of necessary lactobacilli, which control the vaginal microflora. Due to the lack of lactobacilli, harmful microorganisms begin to multiply. Doctors say that medicine is still not able to find out why pathogenic microflora develops, and what factors can affect the type of bacteria. Experts did not find an explanation for why oxygen or oxygen-free bacteria develop. Thorough diagnosis of patients is carried out already during the development of aerobic vaginitis. Savicheva A.M. (professor, doctor of medical sciences in the field of gynecology) claims that the disease can lead to the development of serious pathologies of the genitourinary system.
Causes of the disease
As medical practice shows, vaginitis often appears in young girls or in the elderly during menopause, so we can conclude that aerobic vaginitis develops due to a decrease in glycogen level. The latter is the basis for the life and functioning of beneficial microorganisms that can control the normal state of the vaginal microflora. Due to the decrease in this substance, health problems may occur in women. Because of this, the disease often develops. In the process of diagnosing aerobic vaginitis, doctors often detect the presence of harmful microorganisms, such as:
- enterococcus;
- staphylococcus;
- E. coli.
Most often, microbes are located in the anus or on the surface of the skin. Quite often, harmful microorganisms enter the human body due to non-compliance with basic hygiene rules and as a result of unprotected anal sex.
How to identify the disease?
At the initial stage of the development of the disease, symptoms are often absent. For this reason, doctors recommend visiting a gynecologist regularly and taking all the necessary laboratory tests. This will help prevent serious illness.
As medical practice shows, most often the disease manifests itself in the form of vaginal discharge of a yellow tint. A slight inflammatory process and redness in the clitoris may occur. Redness is localized only in the vaginal area. Sometimes itching and a slight burning sensation occur, worse in the afternoon. You should pay attention to the smell of secretions. Aerobic vaginitis differs from bacterial vaginitis in that there is no unpleasant odor.
Doctors recommend
If one of the symptoms of the disease appears, it is important to consult a gynecologist. The doctor will conduct a thorough diagnosis of the patient and make an analysis of the smear that he takes during the internal examination of the vagina. You should know that self-medication can only exacerbate the problem. If the symptoms of the disease have temporarily subsided, do not let the situation drift, as the disease can become chronic. At the initial stage of development of vaginitis, slight discomfort in the vagina may be present , with scarce yellow discharge appearing.
Diagnostics
To diagnose aerobic vaginitis and determine its shape, you need to take a regular smear from the vagina, which is collected during a standard gynecological examination. Certain diagnostic indicators will help to make a diagnosis. Unlike the bacterial form of the disease, the doctor will detect a large number of white blood cells in the smear.
Disease therapy
Only a doctor should prescribe medications, since self-medication can worsen the overall health of the patient. In the process of treating aerobic vaginitis, the gynecologist prescribes antibiotics. The specialist prescribes specific medications, depending on which infectious disease is found in the vagina. The presence of other diseases and individual physiological characteristics of the patient’s body are also taken into account.
How to treat aerobic vaginitis? With the help of Amoxiclav, Doxycycline, Vilprafen, Klacid, Ofloxacin, Tselin, Linezolid. Depending on the identified disease, the doctor prescribes the appropriate type of drug. If the disease is too neglected, then treatment with Biseptolum and Fusidinum is carried out.
After recovery, it is important to restore the vaginal microflora. The gynecologist prescribes medications to the patient in the form of tablets or suppositories, which contain lactobacilli. Antibiotics are not able to normalize the microflora of the vagina. There are times when this process is restored on its own. Much depends on the human immune system. In the process of treating nonspecific aerobic vaginitis, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and eat right. Sweet, spicy and smoked foods should be excluded. It is forbidden to drink alcohol.
How are the complications?
Among the complications that can occur against the background of aerobic vaginitis, there are:
- Inflammatory endocarditis. During pregnancy, aerobic vaginitis provokes the occurrence of premature birth, early rupture of the fetal membrane.
- Chorioamnionitis. If other serious diseases of the pelvic organs are present, then untreated aerobic vaginitis often provokes a complication in the form of acute inflammatory uterine disease.
- Chronic uterine disease.
- Parametritis.
- Pelvic cellulitis.
- Peritonitis and others
In the process of developing the disease, the body cannot resist infectious diseases that are sexually transmitted. To prevent the development of serious complications, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner. At the initial stage of the development of pathology, therapy is carried out much faster and more efficiently.
Illness in a child
In some cases, aerobic vaginitis in a child may occur. Most often, the disease appears due to injury to the genitals or non-compliance with basic hygiene rules. Dirty linen and towels, games in the sandbox often provoke the appearance of an ailment and severe inflammation of the vagina. Due to the appearance of worms, intestinal infection, prolonged use of antibiotics, gynecological diseases can also develop, one of which is vaginitis.
If symptoms of the disease appear, it is important to contact a pediatrician and conduct a thorough medical diagnosis of the child. Treatment at home without a doctor’s appointment often provokes the development of serious complications. Alternative methods of treatment can greatly harm and provoke an allergy.
What are the signs of the disease in girls?
Among the main symptoms of vaginitis are:
- a feeling of itching and burning;
- discomfort during emptying of the bladder;
- redness of the vulva;
- rash;
- combs.
It is important to immediately seek help from a pediatrician so that he prescribes treatment. In the process of therapy, it is important to carry out hygienic baths - this will help to improve the well-being of the child and relieve the inflammatory process. To eliminate itching and swelling, ointments based on corticosteroids will help. Antihistamines are prescribed orally. Self-medication is prohibited, as this can cause the development of serious complications.
Note to patient
Given the fact that it is impossible at home to diagnose the disease, you should consult a doctor. Experts recommend visiting the hospital every six months - this will help prevent the development of serious diseases. Many pathologies can develop without the presence of any symptoms of the disease.
Medications should be prescribed strictly by a doctor, depending on the individual characteristics of each organism. The duration of treatment and the dose are determined strictly by the gynecologist. The doctor takes into account the severity of the disease, how severe the unpleasant symptoms are. Self-medication can harm and provoke the development of severe complications.
It is forbidden to treat vaginitis in children at home, as the babies are too vulnerable, and improperly selected therapy can harm them. Be sure to contact a pediatric gynecologist or pediatrician.