Gardnerella in women: symptoms and treatment

The vagina maintains a certain balance of microorganisms. When this balance is broken, dysbacteriosis arises, it is also called gardnerellez. In women, the symptoms of the disease may not appear, but it needs to be treated, especially when planning pregnancy, since the reproduction of bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis can adversely affect the fetus.

Causes of developing gardnerella and symptoms of the disease

Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by a reduced content of lactobacil, which prevent the reproduction of opportunistic pathogens. Against this background, anaerobic microorganisms and Gardnerella vaginalis begin to develop. Especially fast bacteria grow when:

• Hormonal disorder;
• Imbalance of intestinal microflora;
• Use of antibiotics;
• Inflammatory processes in the organs of the genitourinary system;
• The use of hormonal drugs and antidepressants.

If there are several favorable conditions for the multiplication of bacteria, it is likely that gardnerellosis in women will develop, the symptoms of which will be described below.

In general, these bacteria are transmitted sexually, so with active sex life you need to periodically take tests. For men Gardnerella vaginalis poses no danger, so often partners can be carriers of infection. The incubation period lasts up to 10 days. During this short time gardnerellez develops in women. Symptoms of the disease are:

• Yellow-gray, creamy, sticky discharge;
• Unpleasant smell, reminiscent of fish;
• Itching, irritation, burning, inflammation in the vagina;
• Pain during intercourse.

Depending on the characteristics of the body, the symptoms can be pronounced brightly or not. There are cases when there were no manifestations of gardnerellez in women at all. Infection during pregnancy can lead to:

• Uterine bleeding and infection of the fetus;
• Chronic inflammation of the urogenital system;
• Early rupture of amniotic membranes in childbirth;
• Postpartum endometritis;
• Various complications after caesarean section;
• Pneumonia of newborns;
• Small weight of babies.

The risk of developing pathologies in newborns is significantly reduced if timely examination and treatment of such a disease as gardnerellez in women, the symptoms of which are present in one form or another.

Diagnosis of the disease

The diagnosis is made according to the clinical picture and the results of a smear from the vagina. For the diagnosis, the pH of the vagina is also determined, since during the propagation of anaerobic bacteria and gardnerell the medium becomes alkaline, that is, the pH increases. In medical practice, use is also made of the test for isonitrile, which determines a large amount of Gardnerella vaginalis.

Treatment gardnerelleza in women: candles and tablets

Treatment is usually performed with antibiotics, but it must be remembered that the gardnerella is resistant to tetracyclines, sulfonamides, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides. The most effective drugs are ampicillin and clindamycin. They should be used in combination with vaginal suppositories or tablets.

For local treatment, metronidazole gel is used, clindamycin cream. Inside, often prescribed metronidazole, clindamycin. It should be remembered that when you use antibiotics, alcohol is contraindicated! To accelerate recovery to the treatment regimen, strengthening and immunostimulating agents are added .

In the article, we examined what gardnerellez in women, symptoms, treatment of the disease. However, one must remember that the disease is easier to prevent than treat. Therefore, you need to have a permanent partner, support immunity, and with any pain and discharge, go to the gynecologist.