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Conventional BV Treatment – Why it is Not Always Recommended

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:21:19 +0000

Downsides of Conventional Bacterial Treatments

Two common approaches for treating BV are over-the-counter medication and the treatment with antibiotics. To understand why antibiotics are not an optimal treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis we need to look a little closer how those medications actually work.

It is actually quite normal that there is always a certain amount of “good” as well as “bad” bacteria in the female genitals. It is this balance of the bacteria in the vagina which makes it possible that the female genitals are steadily kept healthy on their own and we usually do not have to do anything further.

Bacterial Vaginosis means that the number of bad bacteria is increasing, the healthy balance of the bacterial flora inside the female genitals is brought out of balance.

This could happen due to a number of different reasons, for example the use of irritating, scented soaps or baths.

Now, antibiotics are not “smart” in a sense as they don’t know not to eliminate the good bacteria which are actually beneficial for the vaginal health. Antibiotics simply try to kill off all bacteria, including the good ones.

While this approach will certainly kill the bacteria responsible for the Bacterial Vaginosis, the antibiotics will also destroy the natural shield of the beneficial bacterial and with it the ability of the vagina to keep itself healthy on its own.

With the good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria gone, the antibiotics now give way for a potential new BV infection down the road.

We can therefore observe a rather high rate of vaginosis infection recurrence anywhere from 2 weeks up to a month from the initial treatment with antibiotics. Many chronic sufferers from Bacterial Vaginosis have this problem of BV infection recurring after they got treated with antibiotics.

There is an increasing number of patients who realize that such treatment is not optimal due to the high rate of occurrence and this rather radical approach of eliminating all of the bacteria.

Other criteria which speak against antibiotics are the potential side-effects of them, in particular in pregnant women.

Natural treatments have the following benefits:

* No recurrence of bacterial vaginosis.

* High success rate of > 90% in most women.

* No side-effects

A natural treatment solution which gets rid of the actual problem in the long run is certainly better than repeated taking of antibiotics just to have the infection coming back a few weeks later.

Bacterial Vaginosis – Can Men Get Bacterial Vaginosis?

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:48:41 +0000

Can Men Get Bacterial Vaginosis?

Many people wonder whether Bacterial Vaginosis is contagious and whether males also can actually get Bacterial Vaginosis. There is some confusing information to be found whether men can actually get or transmit this infection.

How common is the occurrence of Vaginosis on Men? For one, we can with certainty say that Bacterial vaginosis infections have never been observed in men. Due to the physionomy of the male genitals the bacteria which are responsible for BV cannot grow in males as they do in females.

However, sexual contact can make the condition worse for the woman and it is not advised that women who suffer from BV engage in any sexual intercourse unless the Vaginosis is properly treated and completely gotten rid of. The worst which can happen due to sexual contact is that the infection would spread internally and cause even more complications down the road. Abstinence is strongly advised until the infection is under control.

There are also indications that having sexual contact while infected with Bacterial Vaginosis can be responsible for the recurrence of the infection and it might make it much more difficult to successful heal and treat the infection in the long run. Why make things worse and hinder the healing process?

Another problem is the potential spreading of the condition from one women to the other. While men themselves are prone to Bacterial Vaginosis, it is certainly possible that the harmful bacteria are spread similar to sexual transmitted diseases (STDs). While BV is not an STD in itself, the ways of transferring the infection are similar, caution is therefore always best as opposed to risking even more health problems.

If a woman is uncertain about having a BV infection, the best is simply to consult a doctor first for a proper diagnosis. After a proper diagnosis has been made by a doctor or physicist, women can use a variety of natural but effective treatments to get rid of the bacterial vaginosis.

To minimize the risk, always use condoms and use special caution and hygiene to avoid any further and unnecessary complications.

In conclusion, while men cannot get Bacterial Vaginosis, it is possible that they can spread the condition and make things worse. Any such health risks should be avoided.

Bacterial Vaginitis Treatment

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:15:40 +0000

What exactly is Bacterial Vaginitis and How can You Treat it?

Simply spoken, Bacterial Vaginitis occurs when the natural and normal balance of microorganisms in the vagina is getting out of control.

Vaginitis should not be mixed up with having a candida yeast infection, although the symptoms can look very much the same. Sometimes the same treatment as for bacterial vaginitis can also help to cure candida.

An effective cure for bacterial vaginitis is not as hard to obtain as you might assume. Bacterial vaginitis (bacterial vaginosis) is a very common condition amongst many women.

Actually it is just about the most frequent of such conditions and can be encountered by women of all ages. It is very common that it causes quite some degree of psychological stress and annoyance, however it is not a life threatening condition.

Discharge

The discharge produced by Bacterial Vaginitis is particularly common right after intercourse, although it can appear any other time also.

Its appearance is usually of a bright yellow-color and also thin in consistency. Other signs or symptoms could be excessive itching in addition to uncomfortable swelling of the vagina and vulva. And of course there is the hint of the distinctive fishy odour.

That smell is apparent upon discharge but it stays until the conditions is gone. Douches wont help, they actually make the condition even worse. Doctors quite often aren’t sure themselves which condition (vaginosis, candida) it is and then simply move through whatever treatment options until something finally works.

Important is that we want to make sure that we are not dealing with candida, thrush or candida albicans or trichomoniasis. After we have the right diagnosis we can start treating, but not before we actually know what we are dealing with.

Main Reason for Bacterial Vaginitis

A root cause, as we know, is a higher than normal ph level compared to the typical pH level within the vagina. Harmful microbial growth is limited in the vagina as long as the acidic pH level stays normal at about 3.7 to 4.2.

But if this level goes up towards the alkaline area of the scale and exceeds 4.5, the harmful bacteria start to take over – starting to give off that distinct fishy odor.

What medication works best? Antibiotics or perhaps an alternative Natural Treatment for Bacterial Vaginitis?

For many doctors, anti-biotics are always the first and initial option and there’s no reason to believe this will change in mainstream medicine any time soon.

According to medical studies, we know that medication with antibiotics is only successful for 16% of all women and then in parts for about 38% of women. A further problem is the extremely high rate of reccurence of the vaginitis if it is treated with antibiotics.

And then there are naturals cures for vaginitis with an astonishing success rate of over 90% for sufferers. And: The actual ingredients cost only a few dollars and such natural treatment is usually working right away or in very short time.

It is no surprise that a growing number of doctors tend to be leading sufferers in direction of a natural cure when it comes to bacterial vaginitis. Better even, antibiotics lose its effectiveness over time and natural healing methods often do not, let alone that mainstream medication like antibiotics often have serious side effects.

Natural treatment of Bacterial Vaginitis is therefore preferred for many reasons.

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What Vaginal Infections are there?

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:09:38 +0000

Different Kinds of Vaginal Infections

Vaginitis is the broader medical term which can describe a number of conditions of the vagina, like infections or inflammations. Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation of both the vagina and the outer female parts, the vulva.

The cause of a vaginitis can therefore be both:

A vaginal infection as well as an irritation from contact with chemicals or clothes. An infection (as opposed to an irritation) is usually caused by bacteria, viruses or yeast.

Depending on what causes the infection, the symptoms may vary.

The most common symptoms of Vaginitis:

Vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor.
Burning and itching.
Discomfort during sexual activity.

What Vaginal Discharge is considered normal?

A certain amount of clear and odor-less discharge is considered normal for most women. But a vaginal discharge that has an odor or that is irritating can be considered abnormal discharge and needs to be looked at. Such abnormal discharge can be especially annoying and irritating at night and during sexual activity.

It is advised to consult your doctor or gynecologist if you note any such changes in the discharge.

Types of Vaginal Infections

The most common forms of infection

Candida (Yeast Infection)
Bacterial Vaginosis
Trichomoniasis vaginitis
Chlamydia
Viral vaginitis
Non-infectious vaginitis

It might be difficult to differentiate the exact types of infection and get a clear diagnosis since the symptoms can often be very similar. Furthermore, it can happen that several infections appear at the same time so its not always easy to make a diagnosis.

It is important to consult your doctor at the first appearance of symptoms because only a doctor can do the right diagnosis.

See Vaginal Infections for more information.