Bacterial vaginosis can be seen in every woman. Vaginitis, that is, vaginal infection, also known as bacterial
vaginosis, occurs when the normal flora of the vagina changes and becomes dominated by bad bacteria. In other words, it occurs when the balance of 'good' and 'bad' bacteria in the vagina changes to the side of bad bacteria. It is the most common cause of vaginal infection in women between the ages of 15 and 44. There is no clear information about how the woman got or developed this disease. Having a new sexual partner or more than one sexual partner,
washing the inside of the vagina causes vaginitis to occur as it will allow bacteria to multiply.
Unfortunately, it is not known what kind of effect sexual intercourse has on bacterial vaginosis, bacterial vaginosis is sexual
It is not a sexually transmitted disease, but it increases the chances of any sexually transmitted disease being transmitted from the other side
. Bacterial vaginosis can occur even in people who have never had sexual intercourse.
There is no possibility of bacterial vaginosis being transmitted from the toilet bowl, bed or pool. Since there is no definitive information about how bacterial vaginosis
develops, there is no clear recommendation for its prevention. However, the incidence of the disease can be reduced with some minimum
behaviors:
Not having sexual intercourse
Reducing the number of sexual partners
Not washing the vagina with water or soap
Before going to bed at night. Wearing loose underwear
Cleansing from front to back
Not wearing tights or tight trousers
Does it have an effect during pregnancy?
Bacterial vaginosis may also occur during pregnancy. It increases the chance of premature birth or giving birth to a low birth weight baby. Therefore, it is very important to get treatment during pregnancy.
What are the symptoms?
Many women with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms. White, gray thin discharge, odor, pain, itching and burning sensation in the vagina are typical symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. There may be a burning sensation while urinating, as well as a burning sensation in the outer
part of the vagina.
How is the diagnosis made?
Diagnosis can be made with some laboratory tests performed on the discharge after examining the patient.
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What is the treatment?
Bacterial vaginosis can sometimes go away without treatment. . But if there are symptoms, you should see a doctor
and get treated. The given treatment must be completed. Even if the symptoms of the disease disappear, treatment should not be stopped early.
The disease may relapse after treatment with antibiotics. Thanks to treatment
the possibility of transmitting other sexually transmitted diseases is reduced.
If bacterial vagiosis is not treated:
If there is a sexual partner with HIV disease, the possibility of transmitting HIV increases.
/> If the person is HIV positive, the possibility of transmitting HIV to her partner increases.
If there is no treatment during pregnancy, the baby may be born much earlier than expected.
The possibility of contracting diseases known as chlamydia or gonorrhea increases.
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