What is the danger of inflammatory diseases? They have a serious effect on the female reproductive system and often cause impaired reproductive function. Pathologies arise as a result of sexual penetration of pathogenic bacteria into the female body . So colpitis - what is it? This is inflammation of the delicate mucous membrane of the vagina and the vaginal part of the cervix. Usually it is accompanied by copious discharge (white, purulent, with an unpleasant odor).
What contributes to the development of the disease?
The female body is amazing - it can self-clean, so the penetration of a variety of microbes into the vaginal environment during sexual intercourse is not so dangerous. Conditionally pathogenic strains of microorganisms are located in the vagina of a healthy woman, helping to maintain normal microflora.
Vaginitis, or colpitis - what is it, why does it occur? When taking antibacterial drugs or weakening the body's immunity, microorganisms begin to multiply intensely. As a result, the clinical picture of the disease is observed. In this case, fungal flora, cocci are causative agents of the disease. The cause of the disease can also be microorganisms that can be transmitted sexually. This form of colpitis is considered specific.
Acute and chronic
Symptoms of an acute form of the disease (itching, burning,
copious discharge of a purulent / mucopurulent character, heaviness in the lower abdomen) appear suddenly. Features of the course of colpitis depend on the type of pathogen, as well as on the age of the patient. Chronic colpitis - what is it? The name speaks for itself - a woman was not treated by a doctor during acute colpitis, and now the inflammatory process is sluggish with periodic exacerbations. Chronic inflammation is characterized by the spread of inflammation to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus.
Postmenopausal colpitis
Senile colpitis develops in older women. At this age, menopause occurs, the level of sex hormones in the blood decreases, the mucous membrane of the vagina begins to change (dry out). It is smoothed out, slight trauma and inflammation occur. Age-related colpitis is characterized by the disappearance of lactobacilli, which are the main component of the vaginal microflora, as a result of which the non-pathogenic flora is activated.
Treatment
Colpitis - what is it, how to treat it? It is extremely important to conduct a thorough examination and identify the type of pathogen. Nonspecific colpitis involves local treatment with a course of anti-inflammatory drugs. If the disease is caused by fungal microflora, then the doctor may prescribe antimycotic drugs. The full course of treatment can be up to six months. In the case of trichomoniasis, suppositories and antiprotozoal drugs are prescribed for internal use.
The treatment of colpitis is always aimed not only at eliminating the infection, but also at restoring the natural microflora of the vagina with the help of preparations containing lactobacilli. The resulting natural defense prevents relapse from occurring. Be healthy!