- Bacterial vaginosis - sex is not recommended
- Can a partner infected?
Can a partner infected with bacterial vaginosis?
Typically, in the treatment of men not necessary, but sometimes pathogenic microflora of the vagina cause urethritis in men, which is shown burning and pain when urinating. In this case treatment. Such contamination prone men who had undergone in the past chlamydial or gonococcal infection, patients with chronic prostatitis
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abuse and the use of local antiseptics for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, until the end of treatment, women are not recommended for sex without a condom.
That may contribute to bacterial vaginosis
In the occurrence of bacterial vaginosis can play both internal and external factors.
The external factors include:
- frequent vaginal douching at which washed out the normal microflora of the vagina; particularly dangerous douching chlorinated antiseptics (eg miramistinom);
- Application vaginal tablets and suppositories broad spectrum of action (e.g. Betadine);
- use of contraceptives containing antiseptics (Patenteks Oval candles);
- the use of condoms with spermicidal lubricant;
- uncontrolled use of antibiotics;
- anticancer therapy, hormonal, anti-fungal drugs, radiation therapy;
- use of vaginal swabs
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;
- the use of intrauterine devices;
- multiple sex partners or a new sexual partner.
The internal factors include:
- hormonal disturbances (puberty
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In pregnancy, etc.);
- immunity disorders (both general and local);
- intestinal dysbiosis.
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis
There are abundant vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge
Which often have an unpleasant "fishy" odor. This can be accompanied by pruritus and burning sensation in the vagina. Gynecological examination did not reveal signs of inflammation.
In half the cases of bacterial vaginosis are asymptomatic and can be detected only by means of special diagnostic tests. Should it do so? Of course, as any form of bacterial vaginosis can cause a number of complications.
Complications of bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis promotes the development of pelvic inflammatory disease - there is no longer vaginosis and vaginitis - inflammation of the vagina, which can climb up and cause inflammation of the internal reproductive organs (uterus, ovaries with appendages) and pelvic organs (eg, bladder).
During pregnancy, bacterial blight can also cause inflammatory disease that contributes to premature birth and complications in the fetus.
Bacterial vaginosis is usually in varying degrees, suffer general and local immunity, which may cause increased susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections, fungal diseases, microorganisms living on the skin, the upper respiratory tract and intestine. All these microorganisms can cause inflammation.
Bacterial vaginosis can disrupt the process of fertilization, as the alkaline environment does not create a barrier to defective sperm.
Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
Using laboratory studies identified markers for bacterial vaginosis (microorganisms, which are always present when vaginosis). In addition, a complex assessment of the results of clinical and laboratory findings (for example, the system Nugeta).
Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Treatment of bacterial vaginosis task is arduous and lengthy. Prescribers promoting growth retardation opportunistic pathogens, restoration of normal vaginal microflora, stimulating general and local immunity.
Prevention of bacterial vaginosis
Prevention of bacterial vaginosis results from its causes. This rejection of the irrigation and the use of contraceptives containing antiseptics, vaginal tablets and suppositories broad-spectrum, from the uncontrolled use of antibiotics.