Betadine - a broad-spectrum preservative, which is able to destroy pathogens of any nature, including fungal. It fungi of the genus Candida are the culprits constant recurrence of thrush that bother some women.

What is thrush and its causes

Thrush - a fungal infection caused by the yeast genus Candida. The fungi of the genus Candida are representatives of conditionally pathogenic microflora, constantly live on the mucous membranes of the genital tract of women. The disease they cause only if the reduced immunity or they have an opportunity to multiply very quickly. The latter situation arises when the suppression and partial destruction of the natural microflora of the vagina The microflora of the vagina: purity Which normally does not allow too active reproduction of conditionally pathogenic.

Thrush occurs when frequent uncontrolled antibiotics (they destroy the natural microflora of the vagina), with a decrease in immunity against various chronic diseases and so on. Often thrush developing against any other bacterial, viral or protozoal infections. Mixed infections are a prominent feature of all diseases of the external genitalia of women.

Thrush manifests in the form of white cheesy raids on reddened and edematous mucosa of the vagina. The raids at the beginning of the disease can be easily removed, but then they grow, merge with each other and firmly adheres to the mucous membrane. Accompanied by a disease severe itching.

How does betadine on thrush

Betadine active substance is povidone iodine, which in use of vaginal suppositories evenly covers the vaginal mucosa and gradually releases the active iodine. The last binds to proteins and fungal cells thus destroys them.

It also applies to all other infectious agents of bacterial and viral origin, and also the simplest. This is very important as a Betadine is enough to cure not only fungal but also a mixed infection, which under the action of the drug is killed instantly. Addiction pathogens to Betadine almost does not occur, which he compares favorably with most drugs of this series.

Since vaginal suppositories Vaginal suppositories - for contraception and treatment of inflammation   manufactured on the basis of a water-soluble, they are not irritating to the mucous membrane of the vagina. However, for a more rapid dissolution and reducing irritation candle before introduction into the vagina recommended wetted with water.

Betadine is the only drug-preservative which is permitted to apply at the beginning of pregnancy during the first 12 weeks, when there is a formation of tissues and organs of the fetus, as established that it does not have any adverse effects on the fetus during this period.

After contact with the vaginal mucosa betadine Betadine - use correctly   distributed over the surface and acts mainly locally, but if candles are used for a long time, perhaps, and their systemic effects because of the contact with blood. The concentration of iodine in the blood increases while, but not for long: to remove the drug all quickly (within one to two weeks) passes without causing women with normal thyroid function unchanged. Displayed iodine excretion.

Contraindications

If a woman has any changes of the thyroid gland (especially if its function is increased), the application of Betadine can cause even greater violations, so these women are not prescribed Betadine.

Contraindications for use Betadine are also dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring (severe skin disease of unknown origin, characterized by intense itching and a variety of skin rashes), a condition that occurs during treatment with elevated thyroid radioactive iodine, pregnancy (II and III trimesters - may have damaged the thyroid gland of the fetus), breast-feeding Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding (iodine is excreted in breast milk) and idiosyncrasy of the drug.

How to use the vaginal suppositories with betadine

Suppositories removed from the package, moisten it with water and injected deep in the vagina. Carry out the procedure, one or two times a day, depending on the nature of the disease. In acute disease course candle administered twice a day for a week, in chronic - once at night for two weeks. Enter a candle is recommended even during menstruation. During the course of treatment is necessary to use sanitary napkins.

Galina Romanenko

Many women went through gynecological procedures such as endometrial curettage. Between themselves, the patient is called manipulation of this "cleansing" that basically captures the essence of the procedure. Curettage of the endometrium can be carried out both in the medical and diagnostic indications for and greatly facilitates the diagnosis. By itself, the scraping procedure is quite simple, painless (as performed under intravenous anesthesia) and is available. Endometrial curettage should own every gynecologist, so this manipulation performed in any hospital, where there is a gynecology department.

A little anatomy

Uterus - a muscular organ designed for childbearing. The shape of the uterus resembles a pear with a cavity inside. This cavity communicates with the vagina through the cervical canal (which is carried out through curettage). The uterus has three layers: serous (outside), muscle and mucous (endometrium). The endometrium during the menstrual cycle undergoes certain changes to prepare for implantation of a fertilized egg. If conception has not occurred, there is a rejection of the mucous membrane - menstruation.

By a functional layer located basal or germ layer from which further increases the new mucosa. Often held separate diagnostic curettage, which is first in the endocervical curettage Cervical canal - the path traversed by every person And then the uterus.

Indications for endometrial curettage

As noted above, scraping Scraping - heavy and unsafe procedure   Endometrial held on therapeutic and diagnostic indications.

Indications for diagnostic curettage of the endometrium:

• Changes in the mucous membrane on US

Ultrasound allows to suspect a pathological process or set the endometrium. Usually ultrasound determined excessively thickened endometrium or local education. Upon detection of such entities is necessary to ultrasound twice: the day before and after menstruation. Normally, the thickness of the endometrium during the first phase of the menstrual cycle is 8-9 mm, and the second of 12-15 mm. If the thickness of the mucosa of the uterus exceeds these figures, say endometrial hyperplasia Hyperplasia endometrial cancer - requires timely detection and treatment . To refine the diagnosis by scraping the uterine cavity Curettage - how dangerous it is? . Endometrial polyps - a patchy education, which does not disappear after menstruation and also requires a dilatation and curettage.

• Menstrual irregularities

Heavy and prolonged menstruation, intermenstrual bleeding, absence of pregnancy without apparent reason are also an indication for diagnostic curettage.

• Cervical Pathology

Pathological changes in the cervix, especially in cases of suspected malignant disease require separate diagnostic curettage of the cervical canal and the uterine cavity.

Before routine gynecological surgery

Diagnostic curettage is performed before elective surgery on the uterus in order to clarify the diagnosis and determine the scope of the planned surgery.

Indications to the treatment of endometrial curettage

• Endometrial Polyps

Therapeutic scraping endometrial polyps is carried out if they do not disappear on their own or after hormonal therapy.

• Endometrial hyperplasia

Overbuilt functional layer of the endometrium is removed by scraping followed by the appointment of hormonal therapy.

• Remains of the ovum

Remains of the ovum is one of the complications of medical abortion, and require therapeutic curettage (removal of residues).

• Endometritis

Medical scraping the lining of the uterus is one of the stages of endometritis therapy (removal of the inflamed mucosa).

• Synechias

Adhesions - intrauterine adhesions are also divided and torn in the process of endometrial curettage.

• Spontaneous abortion
• Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding from the uterus requires immediate scraping the purpose of hemostasis.

Anna Sozinova