{"id":32668,"date":"2023-03-19T13:13:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T11:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labcare.gr\/?p=32668"},"modified":"2023-03-30T18:42:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T15:42:47","slug":"vaginitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/labcare.gr\/en\/vaginitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaginitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vaginitis is one of the most common pathological conditions of the female reproductive system. It affects women of all ages and causes discomfort that leads the woman to the doctor.<\/p>\n<p>How is it caused?<\/p>\n<p>Ulcers occur as a result of a change in the balance of the microbial flora of the vagina.<\/p>\n<p>When the lactobacilli that keep the vaginal environment acidic are reduced in number, the microbes of the vaginal flora prevail and cause inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>What microbes are normally found in the vagina?<\/p>\n<p>Vaginal microbiome or flora during reproductive age:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>70 \u2013 90% lactobacilli<\/li>\n<li>Gardnerella vaginalis (vaginal Haemophilus)<\/li>\n<li>E. coli<\/li>\n<li>Group B streptococci<\/li>\n<li>Genital mycoplasma<\/li>\n<li>Candida albicans<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms of vaginitis<\/li>\n<li>Vaginal discharge, often with an unpleasant odor<\/li>\n<li>Pain, itching or burning in the area<\/li>\n<li>Pain during intercourse<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort during urination<\/li>\n<li>Types and causes of vaginitis<\/li>\n<li>Non-specific vaginitis (BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS): Gardnerella vaginalis,<\/li>\n<li>Mycoplasma hominis, Anaerobic bacteria, Composite bacterial colonies (Biofilms)<\/li>\n<li>Trichomonas: Trichomonas vaginalis<\/li>\n<li>Candidiasis: Candida albicans, Candida krusei, Candida glabrata<br \/>\nAtrophic vaginitis (Genitourinary syndrome of menopause):<\/li>\n<li>Estrogenopenia<\/li>\n<li>Exfoliative inflammatory vaginitis: No specific bacterium responsible has been identified. Almost total absence of lactobacilli.<\/li>\n<li>Allergic contact dermatitis: Contact irritation, allergic reaction with exacerbations<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Women with diabetes have more frequent vaginal yeast infections.<\/p>\n<p>Diabetic women have increased glucose in their vaginal secretions, and since glucose is an excellent nutrient for fungi, they overgrow.<\/p>\n<p>Preparation for the exam<br \/>\nDo not use vaginal creams two twenty-four hours before the examination.<br \/>\nAvoid sexual contact for 48 hours before your test.<br \/>\nDo not use tampons.<br \/>\nAvoid bubble baths in a full bathtub. Before your examination, showering is recommended.<br \/>\nHow is the exam done?<br \/>\nYou will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist down.<br \/>\nYou lie in a comfortable examination chair, placing your legs in special supports so that they remain open during the sampling.<br \/>\nThe doctor gently inserts the dilator into your vagina, causing only minimal discomfort.<br \/>\nThe sample is taken by the doctor in special swabs and the dilator is removed.<br \/>\nDiagnosis<\/p>\n<p>In the LabCare laboratories, a vaginal swab is taken by the doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Direct preparation microscopy is then performed as well as smear microscopy after Gram staining.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, aerobic and anaerobic micro-organisms and fungi are cultured.<\/p>\n<p>A culture for chlamydia, mycoplasma, and ureaplasma is also performed (when the clinician suspects cervicitis).<\/p>\n<p>An antibiogram is performed on a positive culture.<\/p>\n<p>If requested, it is possible to check the vaginal microbiome with RT-PCR.<\/p>\n<p>When will I get a result?<\/p>\n<p>You will have results of the cultivation in three twenty-four hours.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment<\/p>\n<p>The type of treatment for ulcers depends on the factor that causes them.<\/p>\n<p>Oral antibiotic or antifungal medications, vaginal creams and suppositories are the treatment, which should only be taken on the recommendation of your doctor and not empirically.<\/p>\n<p>Prevention<br \/>\nTake good care of the hygiene of the area<br \/>\nAvoid using antiseptic soaps that disturb the vaginal flora.<br \/>\nApply intravaginal washes only on the recommendation of your gynecologist.<br \/>\nPrefer cotton and loose pants and underwear as tight and synthetic ones create irritation due to friction and consequently disturbance of the vaginal microbiome.<br \/>\nChange your bathing suit after swimming in the sea or the pool, as the humidity favors fungal infections.<br \/>\nDo not use scented tampons.<br \/>\nMake sure you have safe sex. You will thus avoid forms of vaginitis caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>For any medical issue that concerns us, we consult exclusively with our doctor![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vaginitis is one of the most common pathological conditions of the female reproductive system. 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