How to treat bacterial vaginosis
Sep 09, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Bacterial vaginitis may be caused by factors such as decreased vaginal self-cleaning ability, active sexual life, damage to the vaginal mucosa, cervicitis, or mycoplasma infection. When the above conditions occur, treatment methods such as general management and medication can be used under the guidance of a doctor. To prevent bacterial vaginitis, it is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genital area in daily life.
Bacterial vaginosis is generally caused by factors such as decreased vaginal self-cleaning ability, active sexual life, damage to the vaginal mucosa, mycoplasma infection, and cervicitis. When the above conditions occur, treatment under medical guidance may include general management and medication. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Decreased Vaginal Self-Cleaning Ability
Disruption of the normal vaginal flora, with a reduction in lactobacilli, leads to an elevated pH level, promoting bacterial growth and resulting in inflammation. It is important to enhance immunity and maintain external genital hygiene.
2. Active Sexual Life
Frequent sexual activity may alter the microbial environment within the vagina, increasing bacterial proliferation and causing bacterial vaginosis. Daily attention should be paid to sexual hygiene, avoiding excessive cleaning.
3. Vaginal Mucosal Damage
Rough sexual intercourse or birth canal injuries during delivery can damage the vaginal mucosa, making it susceptible to infection and leading to bacterial vaginosis. This condition is often accompanied by symptoms such as dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) and local redness and swelling. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets, ornidazole vaginal suppositories, or erythromycin ointment for treatment.
4. Mycoplasma Infection
Mycoplasma spreads through sexual contact or shared items in public places, causing vaginal inflammation. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, frequent urination, and urgency. Patients may take azithromycin tablets, roxithromycin capsules, or amoxicillin capsules as recommended by their doctor to improve symptoms.
5. Cervicitis
Cervicitis can result from sexually transmitted infections or cervical procedures. Inflammation may spread to the vagina, causing bacterial vaginosis. Symptoms may include increased vaginal discharge and cervical pain. Under medical supervision, patients may use cefuroxime axetil tablets, levofloxacin vaginal gel, or tinidazole vaginal tablets to relieve symptoms.
To prevent bacterial vaginosis, it is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genital area, avoid unhygienic sexual practices, strengthen immunity, and avoid overuse of antibiotics and immunosuppressive agents.
