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Bacterial Vaginosis-What Every
Woman Should Know
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV for short) is a very distressing and
embarrassing condition. For many women bacterial vaginosis is not
normally a serious condition, however for others who get repeated
attacks it can cause lasting psychological and emotional damage.
10-40% of women have had bacterial vaginosis at least once.
Yet bacterial vaginosis is not widely known about and can be easily
misunderstood by the medical profession.
Bacterial vaginosis is not caused by a particular organism but by a
change in the balance of normal vaginal bacteria or a change in the PH
balance. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of harmful
bacteria in the vagina due to the depletion of lactobacillus. The vagina
normally contains a lot of good bacteria called lactobacilli and some
other bacteria called anaerobes. Too many anaerobes can cause this
imbalance.
In the USA, 16% of pregnant women have Bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial
vaginosis is also called Gardenerella-associated vaginitis or non
specific vaginitis.It is one of the most common causes of vaginitis
symptoms among childbearing women particularly those who are sexually
active.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS?
· Excessive, thin gray or white vaginal discharge that sticks to the
vaginal walls.
· Fishy or musty, unpleasant vaginal odor, most noticeable after sex.
· Itching and irritation around the vagina.
· Burning during urination.
COMMON SENSE WAYS TO PREVENT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
· Avoid douching: douching disrupts the balance of the vagina's natural
organisms. It may lead to infection and may also cause the infection to
spread up to the reproductive tract. Most douches also contain hydrogen
low concentration (PH) which deviates from the normal level, making you
prone to more Bacterial vaginosis.
· Keep the vaginal area dry and clean. Wash vaginal area with clean
water and dry thoroughly before and after sex.
· Avoid tight fitting jeans. Wear panties that fit well and are made of
breathable cotton. The material should be able to absorb moisture and
allow air to circulate. Nylon underwear and tights do not absorb
moisture. Wear loose fitting trousers and try to avoid wearing nylon
pants and tights under tight trousers, especially at night. In fact if
you can, especially at night, wear no panties at all and let your vagina
breathe!
· Always wipe from front to back after bowel movements to prevent
Escherichia colic entering the vagina (Wipe from Vaginal to anus).
· Avoid scented toilet paper, deodorant tampons and other perfumed
personal hygiene products.
· Bathing in perfumed water or bubble baths also cause damage by
irritating the vaginal area. Soaps, bubble baths all can cause
irritation to the vagina. Pour cold water over the perineum. It also
helps to prevent urinary infections by washing away germs before they
reach the urethra.
· Change tampons or pads frequently.
· Loss excess weight- it makes itching worse.
· Avoid using biological washing powder. Washing powder contains harsh
chemicals which can irritate your vagina.
· Avoid vaginal deodorants as they can irritate the mucous membranes.
They can make your vagina dry and itchy and can cause allergic reaction.
· Intra-uterine device or IUD for short can put you at increased risk of
vaginal or uterine infections. If you are prone to repeated attacks of
bacterial vaginosis and you have one fitted, try and talk to your Doctor
about other methods of contraception.
· Try cool cabbage leaves to ease the discomfort of burning and itching.
Cabbage leaves are used to treat sore nipples and mastitis. Cabbage
leaves can be placed on top of a maxi pad to treat vaginitis. You can
experience complete relief from burning and itching within a couple of
hours.
· Boost your immunity with foods rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C and E,
zinc and selenium. Cut down your alcohol intake. An immune system that
is weakened by poor nutrition and too much stress does not have a
fighting chance of getting back to good health.
Lauretta is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Public Health Practitioner
with a special interest in finding natural remedies for women's health
problems.
Bacterial Vaginosis can be cured using safe and
effective natural remedies.

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