What is Bacterial Vaginosis and How to Overcome

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina that often occur in women, particularly in the age of reproduction. Female vaginal health is often controlled by the presence of good bacteria (Normal Flora) that can help prevent bad bacteria.

If the presence of bacteria is reduced, the bad bacteria will multiply and encourage phenomenon more serious bacteria, including bacterial vaginosis.

Vaginosis infection usually goes away on its own without any treatment but the infection can often lead to more severe problems.

Who have the Risk

Bacterial vaginosis can occur on its own, but there are factors that cause you tend to get this infection. You are more at risk if you;

•     Do douches or rinsing the vaginal area regularly
•     Wearing pant liners
•     Vaginal washes from back to front
•     Wearing tight pants such as jeans
•     Wearing trousers in thick causes vagina less ventilation
•     Having more than one sex partner
•     If you smoke and drink alcohol
•     Wearing IUD as a family planning

Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis

The most common symptom is vaginal discharge that smells fishy. It is sometimes itchy and may slightly yellowish when attached to your underwear. Odor may be less satisfactory over during or after sex and your husband will probably complain about the presence of the smell.

Many women are not aware of the smell and they probably have no symptoms at all. Symptoms of vaginal discharge can also be caused by other sexually transmitted infections, so make sure you see a specialist to ensure appropriate treatment.

How the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis are made

Based on the symptoms and the symptoms, the doctor will examine you and may take a sample of vaginal discharge or vaginal tissue to be tested in the laboratory.

Complications Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginosis infection is usually mild and does not have a lasting impact on the patient, but it can seriously impact the event;
    You are pregnant because it can pose a risk of miscarriage and premature birth
    During abstinence, you have more risk of developing uterine infection, fever and vaginal bleeding
    You're more likely to get an infection in the pelvis after cesarean surgery

Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis

Your doctor will recommend the use of antibiotics such as metronidazole to kill germs. It may be in the form of pills or tablets eating inserted into the vagina. Treatment may take 5 to 14 days, depending on the severity of your infection. Do not stop taking this antibiotic even if you feel you have already recovered from this infection. If you stop, the infection may be repeated more quickly and it may be more difficult to treat.