- putrid,fishy discharge from vagina with irritation and burning
- increased unpleasant discharge after sex.
- itching,irretation, swelling ,burning and stomach pain.
- lower energy level,weakness and tired feeling.
There are various belifs related to development of this disease.
Natural imbalnce in the bacterial flora in the vagina is considered prime reason of this disease.In Vagina both good and harmful bacteria are present. The imbalances due to increase in number of bad bacteria may lead to bacterial vaginosis leading to the increased discharge,irretaion,odour and itching.
- Unhygenic condition of the vagina
- Improper cleaning of anus after bowl movement
- Scratching due to inner wear in anus/vagina.
- Lowering in acidity of vaginal track( PH>4.5). It should be acidic with ph 3.2 to 4.8 to check harmful bacterial growth.
- iron deficiency in pregnant woman.
- lesbian and woman suffering from sexually transmitted disease are said to be more prone to Bacterial vaginosis.
Doctors/Practitioners adopt different practices to diagnose and treat the bacterial vaginosis.
- Eliminating the unwanted bacteria.
- Lowering the PH in vagina for healthy growth of good bacteria.
- Adding lactic bacteria to maintain healthy vaginal flow.
- To grow and produce Lactic acid directly in the vagina to promote growth of the Lactic acid bacteria which creates an healthy environment for cure of Bacterial vaginosis.
Implications of Bacterial vaginosis:
Bacterial vaginosis is considered a minor affliction but its implications are very embarrassing for ladies and has a very adverse affect on the physical and mental health and can affect their relationship with their partner/husband also.A lady suffering from bacterial vaginosis get her spirit lowered and develop a sense of hatred for herself.She is always conscious before her husband /partner espcilally at the time of getting intimate.A putrid discharge from vagina can generate disgust in herself and her partner too. She does not feel fresh and delighted.Her partner can loose interest in her and this may lead to break up of relation ship.
Lady suffering from this problem generally does not expose this problem before her partner and tries to cover up this problem by use of some perfume or ointment,oil,cream etc. She try to get rid of this problem but it is not easy to become free of Vagionosis.If one comes in the grip of this problem ,rush from one doctor to another doctor and spend lot of time and money paying heavy bills to doctors.
Treatment with antibiotics generally do not last long and come back with same intensity after some time.Excessive use of antibiotics and antifungal medicines makes some time situation more worse as excessive use of antibitics make the bacteria resistant to antibiotics and there is not escape root. Antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria and if good bacteria becomes lesser in number , the bad bacteria grow more rapidly and make curing more difficult.
The problem should not be ignored at early stage and should be diagnosed and treated early to get relived of vaginosis and bring back cheers in life.
