Bacterial vaginosis is the polymicrobialclinical syndrome which is resulting in a replacement from the normal hydrogen peroxide that produces the Lactobacillus sp inside the vagina with higher concentrations of ureaplasma, anaerobic bacteria, mycoplasma, G. Vaginalist and wide amount of fastidious. There are many women who experience the transient of vaginal microbial changes, while the others experiencing with longer intervals of time as well. So, bacterial vaginosis is the common cause of discharge or odor. This bacterial vaginosis also had been related with having multiple sex partners, new sex partners, douching or lack of condom usage and less of vaginal lactobacilli. The major cause of this microbial which had been precipitated in BV was not fully understood and whether bacterial vaginosis as the result of the acquisition of single transmitted pathogen was still unknown clearly. However, women who experiencing bacterial vaginosis also have a risk to get some STD’s as well. There are several treatment options that you can choose and also often related to what is metronidazole bacterial vaginosis?
So, what cause of bacterial vaginosis?
The bacterial vaginosis occurs when there is a change in the natural balance in your vagina’s bacterial. What cases of this infection is not fully known as the mentioned before, but you might likely get it, if:
- You are sexual active
- You have the IUD
- You have multiple sex partners
- You might use the perfume products on your vagina area
Bacterial vaginosis was not classified as the STI, even though it could be triggered by sec activity, a woman also able to pass it into other women during sex as well. However, a woman who have not sex yet also can get this bacterial vaginosis.
Treatment
Treatment was much recommended for women with the following symptoms. The benefits from the nonpregnant therapy are relieving the vaginal symptoms along with infection signs as well. the other potential benefits to treat this infection including of reducing the risk for acquiring N gonorrhea, C.trachomatos, HIV, herpes and more.
The recommended of regimens
- Using Metronidazole 500mg in orally for twice a day during 7 days.
- Using Metronidazole gel 0.75% in one full applicator intravaginally, take once a day during
5 days.
Women who experience this infection should avoid consumption of alcohol during the treatment using nitroimidazole. To reduce the risk of disulfiram-like reaction and should avoid alcohol during 24 hours after completion this metronidazole. Plus women also should be advised to do not have sexual activity or using a condom consistently. You should net that douching can cause the risk of relapse as well.
Several things that you can do yourself
Dos:
- You can use warm water and emollient, such as plain soap or E45 cream to wash your vagina area.
- You should have showers than baths.
Don’ts
- Using the vagina deodorants, douches or washing
- Using the perfumed soap, shower gel or bubble bath
- Using strong detergents in washing your underwear
- Using the antiseptic chemicals in the bath.