Vaginal Infections Treatment

Vaginal infections can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. If it’s treated at the right time properly, it can lead to severe complications and affect the person’s overall health. However, most vaginal infections are treatable. Vaginal infections or vaginitis or inflammation of the vagina are a common problem that women experience one or more ways during g their lifetime.

Signs and Symptoms

• Itching & irritation in the vagina or in the vulva
• A burning sensation during intercourse or at the time of urination
• Reddishness and swelling in the vulva
• Vaginal pain & soreness
• Vaginal rash
• Thick, white, and odor-free vaginal discharge that is of a cottage cheese lookalike
• Watery vaginal discharge

Causes of Vaginal Infection

Vaginal infections can be caused by bacteria, yeast, and other microbes. Vaginal infections are usually caused by bacteria that are present in the anus. The important causes vaginal infection include-

• Lesser acidity (Increased pH) in the vagina leads to the less protective bacteria (lactobacilli) that are normally had in Vagina.
• If the genital region isn’t kept clean, the number of bacteria will increase and lead to bacterial infection.
• Tight and non-absorbing underwear may trap moisture and encourage the growth of bacteria and yeast
• The tissues of the pelvis are damaged due to several causes – surgery, radiation treatment, tumors, fistulas, birth defects, and structural abnormalities that weaken the body’s natural defenses.
• Inflammation of vaginal tissue can cause tears and pain that allow bacteria and yeast to enter the bloodstream.
• Sexually transmitted infections, for example, due to sexual abuse
• Pinworms
• Hormonal changes during the childbearing years
• Low estrogen levels post-menopausal

Treatment

Different treatments depend on the cause of the vaginal infection. Yeast infections can be treated with medications that are inserted into the vagina. Yeast infections are treatable through oral medications. Bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotics such as tablets. Trichomoniasis disease is treated with oral antibiotics. For more details, consult Dr. Inthu M, Senior Gynecologist, Obstetrician & Gynic Laparoscopic Surgeon at 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 who provides comprehensive treatment for various vaginal infections under state-of-the-art medical infrastructure.