The vagina has vaginal plants made up of good bacteria, mainly lactic. They ensure the acidity of the cavity and protect the vaginal ecosystem from harmful bacteria. Infection can then develop when normal vaginal plants fall in favor of other harmful bacteria. This vagina is most often caused by bacteria called vaginal Gardrilla (other germs sometimes involved: bacteria, Mobilinkos, Atobium, etc.). Link with another germ, mycoplasma is possible.
Vaginal irritation sometimes leads to absence of symptoms. In the opposite case, itching is often weak but vaginal discharge in the foreground. With Gardinella, they are grayish white and have a foul odor, especially after intercourse or during menstruation. In the absence of treatment, vaginitis can be complicated by pelvic infection, pelvic organs. In pregnant women, complications are feared, such as premature birth, low fetal weight, and even spontaneous abortion.
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How is the vagina treated?
Most often, symptoms are often sufficient to make a diagnosis, due to the appearance of vaginal secretions and smelly.
In case of doubt, the vaginal sample is taken, and will be followed by germ culture. PH is alkaline (rather than acid). Of the characteristic cells of the vagina, called blue cells are present. As a result of his analyzes, biology counts the Nugent score: if it is greater than or equal to 7 out of 10, vaginal diagnosis is certain.
What treatment?
In the first infection, a single dose of cinidazole or tindazole, or metronidazole is described as more than 7 days, especially active on Gardinella. Repeated repetition Unfortunately, treatment is longer, always through antibiotic, then described. Metronidazole is always with vaginal gel attack treatment, more than 10 days, followed twice a week for 4 months (eg from a therapeutic regimen). In parallel, the reconstitution of natural vaginal plants can improve the condition, thanks to the vaginal probiotics (rich in lactation). It is clear that intimate hygiene will be as minor as possible and risk factors will be avoided, as long as they can
