subject: Bacterial Vaginosis Causes And Treatments [print this page] Bacterial vaginosis or Gardnerella vaginitis as it was previously known as, represents a change in the normal bacteria levels in the vagina. This vaginal condition is the results from the increased growth of the vagina's normal bacteria. Though bacterial vaginosis may not cause symptoms, many women with the condition report an increased discharge or "fishy" odor that can be embarrassing. This article discusses bacterial vaginosis causes and treatments.
Although this vaginal condition is not usually a serious health condition, it may lead to uterus and fallopian tube infections in some other cases. This makes it important for sufferers of this condition to seek treatment quickly. A baby may be born prematurely in some cases when a woman has bacterial vaginosis.
A. Causes of this Vaginal Condition
The exact cause of this vaginal condition remains unknown since there are many bacteria that normally that dwell in the vagina and determining why certain bacteria overgrow in the vagina remains mysterious. The overgrowth of certain "bad" bacteria which is not fully understood causes an imbalance in the normal environment of the vagina. Although the causes of this condition remain unknown, certain factors may increase the risk of developing this condition such as;
a. Smoking which decreases overall health levels and increase the risk of developing many diseases
b. Being involved in a sexual relationship with another woman also increases the risk of developing the condition
c. Having many sexual partners
d. Douching of the vagina may also increase the risk of getting this vaginal condition and when you discover that you have the condition, it is important not to vaginal douche.
It is important to note that though although this condition occurs more frequently in women with multiple sexual partners, it has not been identified as a sexually transmitted disease and cannot be transferred to a sexual partner since it is mainly a result of excess growth of normal bacteria in the vagina. This means that even women with little to no sexual activity can develop the condition.
Make an appointment with your doctor when you experience excessive or unusual vaginal discharge so that the discharge and the levels of acidity in the vagina can be tested can be tested to determine whether you have this condition and start bacterial vaginosis treatments.
B. Treatments for is Vaginal Condition
Traditional medicine usually prescribes antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis treatment but since there is always the potential that the condition will return again and again, finding holistic or natural remedies for this condition is always the best option because holistic bacterial vaginosis remedies seek to treat the root cause of the condition to prevent it from returning again and again.
Many natural bacterial vaginosis remedies have been tested and found to work very well at treating the condition for most women. A natural bacterial vaginosis remedy works best for most women because natural treatment options do not cause any side effects that may result from many antibiotics.
