Candida colpitis: causes, clinic, treatment

Colpitis is an inflammatory process in the mucous membrane of the vagina. It is the most common pathology among women of reproductive age and is caused by various pathogens: chlamydia, mycoplasmas, streptococci and staphylococci, a hemophilic rod.

Quite often inflammation of the vagina is caused by the influence of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. In this case, candida colpitis develops, which is characterized by a violation of the microflora of the vagina with a decrease in the number of bacteria that synthesize lactic acid.

Fungi, which cause colpitis, are unicellular organisms. They form pseudomycelia and blastospores.

Infection is observed among all age groups, transmission of infection in utero is possible . It should be noted that inflammation of the vagina in women of reproductive age requires immediate therapy, otherwise the pathological process extends to the cervical canal, the uterus and its appendages. This causes endometritis, erosion of the cervix and even infertility.

Candida colpitis: etiology

Among the factors that provoke the development of this disease, identify the following:

• infections transmitted through sexual intercourse;

• other infectious pathologies;

• mechanical trauma of the vaginal mucosa or disruption of its nutrition;

• anatomical changes in the structure of the vagina;

• Endocrine disorders;

• prolonged antibiotic therapy;

• allergy to condoms, vaginal suppositories and creams;

• non-observance of personal hygiene;

• low level of immune status;

• Violation of carbohydrate or protein metabolism;

• lack of vitamins;

• hormonal imbalance;

• elderly age.

I must say that under the influence of the above factors, not only candida colpitis (thrush) develops, but also vulvitis, endocervicitis.

Clinical picture of colpitis of fungal origin

Among the main clinical manifestations of this pathology are burning, itching, pain in the vagina and massive cheesy discharge. When gynecological examination it is noticeable that the mucous membrane is edematous and red. In addition, significant white deposits are found, when removing which form erosive surfaces. To confirm the diagnosis, swabs from the vagina are taken to detect fungi.

Candida colpitis: principles of treatment

Local therapy with nystatin solution is performed. Also prescribed are vitamins and antihistamines, antifungal agents for enteral administration (for example, levorin 500 thousand units three times a day for 20 days).

With superficial candidiasis, the most commonly used dekamine, which is prescribed in the form of 1% ointment for application to the vaginal mucosa. With thrush, the dekamine can also be prescribed in the form of caramel, which should be slowly dissolves in the oral cavity. Simultaneously, general restorative therapy is performed.

Treatment of candidiasis during pregnancy has its own characteristics. Women in this period should never resort to self-treatment, since the use of any medicine can provoke a number of serious complications. Therapy should be prescribed by a physician and include the use of the most effective but safe antifungal drugs.

Candida colpitis during pregnancy: treatment in the first trimester can be done with nystatin, pimafucin, hexicon or terzhinan. From 3-4 months of bearing the fetus, it is allowed to use metronidazole, clotrimazole, meratin combi. It is worth noting that sedative baths with a decoction of chamomile and calendula have a positive therapeutic effect.

With timely treatment complications of Candida colpitis occur rarely.