Gardnerella vag - symptoms and treatment
Gardnerella, known as gardnerellavag, this is the causative agent of gardnerelleza - inflammation of the genito-urinary tract. Like thrush, the disease is a frequent reason for women to turn to a gynecologist. Gardnerella is transmitted in most cases by sexual route and is the result of infection of the vagina with the bacterium Gardnerella vaginalis. This is evidenced by the fact that the causative agent of the disease is often found simultaneously in both sexual partners.
In small amounts, this bacterium is presentin the normal microbial flora of the vagina, and even performs a protective function, creating a normal acidic environment there, and, thereby, preventing the reproduction of other microorganisms that can cause various inflammatory diseases of the genital organs. However, under the influence of some provoking factors gardnerella vag begins to multiply rapidly, destroyingnormal microflora. Such factors include frequent and erratic change of sexual partners, long-term independent use of antibiotics and antifungal drugs, uncontrolled use of various gynecological gels, ointments and vaginal suppositories, frequent use of gynecological pads and tampons, hormonal imbalance (especially in pregnancy), immunosuppression, etc.
Manifestations of gardnerella vag in women are more pronounced than in men. The main foci of infections in women are vagina, urethra and cervix. The symptoms of gardnerella are often noticed too late. Patients usually complain about too abundant discharge with an unpleasant, specific odor, swelling, redness and discomfort in the genitals, burning, itching and painful sensations during sexual intercourse.
Gardnerella vag in men is not found as often as in women,However, as they say, "the phenomenon takes place to be", therefore, men in this respect should be no less attentive to themselves than women. Usually, the gardnerella in men is asymptomatic and is excreted from the body 2-3 days after penetration. However, in some cases (with hypothermia, a decrease in the protective properties of the organism, concomitant diseases, etc.), the causative agent becomes more active, manifesting as signs of urethritis. At such a time, complaints of frequent, low doses of urination, pain, or even pain during urination, discomfort during sex are typical.
Gardnerella vag: treatment
Previously it was believed that gardnerella vag does not have harmful effects on the body. However, modern medicine has identified the consequences of the disease as a risk factor for inflammatory diseases of the appendages, infertility, premature birth, pregnancy pathology.
Treatment prescribe after analysis forthe pathogen. Women are prescribed antibacterial therapy. Usually appoint trichopol (suppositories and tablets) or clindamycin. Treatment is best done in a complex, i.e. with the appointment of drugs for topical administration and oral administration.
In early pregnancy prescribe ampicillin, in 2 and 3 trimesters are treated with metronidazole. Herpes virus during pregnancy increases the likelihood of developing gardnerellez, so that prevention or timely treatment (during the incubation period) significantly reduces the negative impact of herpes on the female body.
On the need to treat gardnerella vag men make a decision in each caseindividually. If the measures are not taken in a timely manner, there is a high probability of complications such as chronic prostatitis, pyelonephritis, epidemitis, cystitis.
Qualitative treatment of the disease is possible only if the original cause of the disease is identified. Modern effective methods of diagnosing this infection can successfully fight it.
