By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2011-11-15 02:13:18 | Word Count: 468
When the normal bacteria in and around the vagina grows then there could be a problem for bacterial vaginosis. There are lots of types of bacteria that persist close to the vagina which is standard. Any overgrowth of bacteria causes harm and results in bacterial vaginosis. The principal reasons for bacterial vaginosis are having various sex partners, lesbianism, cigarette smoking and vaginal douching. Although the disease is generated because of the above reasons, it is not contagious or a result of sexual interaction. This is essentially an disproportion of the normal bacteria contained in and throughout the vagina.
The symptoms for bacterial vaginosis are unusual discharge, foul odor and fishy smell. The discharges are typically gray-white in color and are more than common discharges. Each woman have their discharge potential and above the normal is definitely alarming for bacterial vaginosis. Generally in most of the cases the conditions are not noticeable and as such the disease could not be discovered at an early stage unless you have been having the periodical pelvic checks. The disease is curable but should be treated at an early stage to prevent complicacies.
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The testing of the discharge usually is done under a microscope and the bacterial vaginosis can be confirmed by getting rid of other possibilities. The subtle test of the discharge with pH test can also determine the bacterial vaginosis. This complaint test will have in excess of 4.5 vaginal pH. Another testing method is to test the discharge with KOH. In the event the discharge is when combined this solution it gives a fishy smell and therefore the diagnosis becomes distinct.
The common medical treatment of bacterial vaginosis is antibiotics. This can be used orally or externally, but as per the doctor's advice. Flagyl, Metrogel, Cleocin and Tinidazole are some typical antibiotics that are recommended by the doctors. The cure is inevitable but the recurrence cannot be ruled out. If it re-occurs then you could have to take another course of antibiotics as determined by the doctor. The recurrence of the disease is noticed in almost half of the women who had undergone bacterial vaginosis in the past.
Since the exact cause is not clinically established, one should stay away from using tobacco, drinking alcohol, douching or having multiple sex pursuits. The disease can enhance the risk during pregnancy and could result in premature delivery. Moreover there is always a risk for uterus infection. This ailment can be seen with young women who have not experienced sexual activities, also. On the other hand, this symptom is curable commonly after two or three menstruating cycle.
It is always prudent to consult your doctor on the slightest known symptom of bacterial vaginosis.
