Dysbacteriosis of the vagina: how and why does it appear?

Dysbacteriosis of the vagina is now considered a fairly common problem, which at least once in life, each representative of the fair sex. It is characterized by a disturbance of the vaginal microflora, in which intensive multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms is observed along with a significant decrease in the content of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to make such a diagnosis, as often dysbiosis proceeds without any visible symptoms.

Dysbacteriosis of the vagina: causes

There are a lot of various factors that can cause a disruption in the composition of microflora. Here are the most common of them:

• Failures of the hormonal background - arise in diseases of the endocrine system, as well as in violation of menstruation, after abortion or childbirth, with irregular sexual life, as well as during menopause or puberty.
• Subcooling the body, as it leads to a decrease in both the general and the local level of immune defense, which prevents the body from suppressing the development of pathogenic microorganisms.
• Infectious or inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.
• Infectious diseases that are transmitted from a partner during intercourse.
• Treatment of any disease with antibiotics.
• Neglect of the rules of personal intimate hygiene.
• Sharp climate change - indeed, quite often dysbacteriosis begins to develop during trips to other countries with unusual weather conditions.
• Dysbacteriosis of the intestine - the fact is that the state of the microflora of the vagina is connected with the internal environment of the organism.
• Improper use of tampons. It should be remembered that the tampon should be changed every two hours, regardless of the amount of excreta.

Dysbacteriosis of the vagina: signs

As already mentioned, most often such a disease proceeds secretly, and its symptoms are so insignificant that women just do not pay attention to them. For example, if the microflora is disturbed, the amount of secretions increases, they acquire a yellowish tinge, and in some cases have an unpleasant smell. Sometimes, on the contrary, patients complain of severe dryness in the genitals. As for all other symptoms, they are directly related to complications - inflammation, fungal and bacterial infection. In some cases, the disease can spread to the urinary system.

Dysbacteriosis of the vagina: treatment

Methods for treating dysbacteriosis can only be determined by a doctor. First of all, it is necessary to find out the cause of such a state and liquidate it. For example, if dysbiosis emerged as a result of sexual infection, then a patient with a woman is prescribed a course of antibiotic treatment. In addition, special tampons, lotions and baths with antiseptic agents are used that eliminate the pathogenic microflora.

After the removal of pathogens, it is necessary to begin to restore normal microflora. To this end, drugs are used that modulate and stimulate the activity of the body's immune system.

Typically, treatment of vaginal dysbiosis lasts about a month, but these times vary depending on the extent of the lesion and the presence of concomitant diseases.

Even after treatment, there is a risk of recurrent disease, especially if the cause of dysbiosis was not found. In this case, the patient must visit the treating gynecologist every three months for one more year. During consultations, the examination and delivery of tests will be conducted to prevent the development of new diseases in time. In addition, the treatment of dysbiosis is much easier and more successful if it can be detected in the early stages.