What is yeast colpitis. Signs and treatment of yeast colpitis. Treatment of colpitis during pregnancy
Previously, the diagnosis of colpitis during pregnancy was a very rare occurrence. But over time, it began to be diagnosed more and more often, and now more than 75% of women of childbearing age turn to specialists for treatment.
Colpitis can pose a threat to the woman and the fetus. These are inflammatory processes of the vaginal mucosa and part of the cervix.
The disease is characterized by:
- swelling;
- white abundant, in rare cases purulent, discharge, which is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
Often the process accompanies the inflammatory processes of the external genital organs, proceeds in the form of vulvovaginitis. This is due to sexual diseases such as gonorrhea, candidiasis, chlamydia, herpes and many others.
In pregnant women, colpitis begins due to a decrease in the immune system, when natural defense mechanisms are disrupted and a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria appears. Inflammation of the vagina during pregnancy is caused by various reasons, including the imbalance of normal and pathogenic microflora.
The main causes of colpitis during pregnancy:
- damage to the vagina;
- non-compliance with personal hygiene;
- allergic reaction to drugs;
- frequent douching;
- long-term use of antibiotics;
- disease of the endocrine system.
There are several types of diseases.
- nonspecific and specific. The first is caused by opportunistic pathogens that are part of the human microflora. Specific inflammation can occur when pathogenic bacteria enter the vagina. This can happen during unprotected intercourse, if personal hygiene is not observed, or during a gynecological examination.
- Candidiasis or yeast. The most common type of disease. It occurs due to the reproduction of the Candida fungus, which every woman has in a small amount in the microbial flora. Colpitis during pregnancy is accompanied by discharge, a white coating on the labia, a woman may feel itching, burning (how it looks, you can see in the photo).
- Emphysematous vaginitis. Diagnosed during pregnancy. Bubbles appear on the mucosa with a clear liquid and gas inside. A few weeks after birth, the disease disappears.
- Cyanotic or atrophic. It does not happen in pregnant women, it occurs in women over 50 years old, it can be difficult to get rid of it.
- Trichomonas vaginitis. Occurs when Trichomonas gets into the vagina. More often the disease occurs during sexual contact, as well as when using other people's personal hygiene products (towel, etc.).
- Acute, chronic. Abundant mucopurulent discharge begins, severe itching, burning occurs. There is heaviness in the lower abdomen, acute pain. Some people have a fever. It begins due to a decrease in immunity. With chronic colpitis in a woman during pregnancy, the symptoms may be less noticeable, but irritation of the genital organs appears.
Occurs as a result of the reproduction of the fungus Candida
The main signs of the disease
Symptoms in pregnant women are identical to those in women in the normal state. The most basic signs are highlights. The only thing that can change is their number. In a more neglected form, irritation begins, maceration of the labia majora and labia minora, as well as the inner thighs, pubis. The skin turns bright red and begins to itch.
On examination by a gynecologist, hyperemia of the vaginal mucosa and its edema are visible. Dirty white, yellow or green formations accumulate on the walls. The discharge can be of a different color - from white to slightly green, and an unpleasant odor. Itching extends near the genitals, increases with walking, exercise, and malnutrition.
Without proper treatment, colpitis develops into erosion, which will adversely affect during pregnancy. And then bleeding may begin, which begins after contact (sexual intercourse or douching). There are pain in the ovaries, in the lower abdomen, if the urethra is damaged, there may be pain when urinating. It happens that the symptoms are absent or go unnoticed, which is why it is so important to undergo scheduled examinations with a doctor on time.
For diagnosis, the doctor needs to conduct an examination, examine vaginal discharge for bacterial flora. After that, he conducts a bacteriological culture, takes a blood and urine test. After the necessary actions prescribe treatment.
The result of bacteriological culture
In any case, folk recipes are very useful, but it is better to combine them with the means prescribed by a specialist. If it is planned to treat colpitis with folk remedies, this must be agreed with a specialist.
Itching, burning and redness can remove the decoction, it requires:
- Take two tablespoons of chamomile officinalis and calendula, chop.
- Grind the bark and buds of oak in the same amount.
- Pour boiling water (0.5 liters).
- Leave for at least half an hour.
- Take baths or wash the genitals before going to bed.
At the treatment stage, acid douches are excellent, they help protect against infections and restore the alkaline environment of the uterus.
For the recipe you need:
- lemon juice;
- vinegar;
- coltsfoot or oak bark.
Instructions for use.
- Take a spoonful of lemon juice or vinegar.
- Dilute in 1 liter of water (warm, boiled).
- Do douching once a day.
- If the doctor prescribes the use of suppositories, you can moisten them in a weak decoction of coltsfoot or oak bark.
Any use of these recipes that you plan to treat colpitis is only permissible after consulting a doctor.
Possible complications during gestation
Vaginitis during pregnancy is dangerous because the infection can spread. Timely and qualified treatment is necessary. The main complications that can be:
- premature termination of pregnancy;
- frozen pregnancy;
- polyhydramnios;
- the birth of a baby with infectious diseases (pneumonia, etc.);
- infection of the placenta leads to placental insufficiency;
- chronic hypoxia, delays in fetal development;
- infection of the baby through the birth canal.
But, nevertheless, with the necessary attention, the outcome is most often favorable and there are no dangerous consequences for the child if the woman does not relapse.
When colpitis is diagnosed during pregnancy, pathogenic flora can infect the fetus. Infections affect the uterus, cervix, postpartum endometritis, erosion may develop.
If the infection gets into the amniotic sac, it can affect the amniotic fluid. If this protective system is violated, the child becomes infected.
At the first appearance of symptoms, it is necessary to contact a specialist and after treatment to prevent relapse.
Necessary preventive measures
The process of treating vaginitis in pregnant women is much more complicated than for women in the normal state. Because during pregnancy, many effective drugs and drugs simply cannot be used.
Those methods that the doctor allows to use to cure colpitis in women are often not effective enough. That is why experts recommend using several methods at once and give advice on how to prevent the onset of the disease.
- follow a special diet, a woman should limit her intake of fatty, spicy or fried foods;
- before planning pregnancy, it is necessary to check for infectious diseases;
- timely treatment of diseases of the reproductive system;
- make sure that there is a strong immune system;
- observance of intimate hygiene;
- underwear should be made from natural fabrics;
- undergo antibiotic therapy, drugs are prescribed by a doctor who will take into account the duration of pregnancy;
- if the disease has arisen, it is necessary to refrain from sexual intercourse;
- if a woman has been diagnosed with trichomonas colpitis, both partners should be treated, otherwise a relapse will cause serious consequences during pregnancy.
Reviews of those who were treated.
I had a colpitis in my second trimester. There were no particular inconveniences, but still I felt discomfort, all the more I was afraid to harm the baby. I was prescribed a course of Hexicon (candles in the morning, in the evening for a week). There was no more vaginitis. But before giving birth, for three days, the doctor once again advised me to use candles for prevention.
I was diagnosed with colpitis at 32 weeks of pregnancy. At first I thought it was thrush, because the symptoms were similar, I used Pimafucin suppositories, after a while it all started again. After she went to her gynecologist, she took tests for research, then she said that I had vaginitis, prescribed treatment (there was a bacterial colpitis). Metrogyl vaginal helped me - it is allowed to use it during pregnancy. Every day I rinsed with a decoction of chamomile. Everything went away within a week. I'm happy.
What threatens colpitis during pregnancy and what to do about it?
If 15 years ago the diagnosis of "colpitis" was quite rare, today it is made by 80% of women who turn to a gynecologist for help.
Colpitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina and the vaginal part of the cervix, accompanied by swelling of the mucous membrane and the appearance of copious white or purulent discharge with an unpleasant odor. This condition can occur as a result of various diseases, including candidiasis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (gardnerellosis), genital herpes, chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis and other infections. Untreated vaginitis, as this condition is also called, can also go to the cervical canal, uterus, appendages, etc., which, in turn, leads to endometritis, cervical erosion and infertility.
The causes of colpitis are many. Among them are the unfavorable ecological situation, early sexual (in many cases promiscuous) intimate life, expensive, often inaccessible for many, treatment.
Symptoms of colpitis during pregnancy
Depending on the form - acute or chronic - colpitis during pregnancy manifests itself differently. In the acute period, you definitely will not disregard inflammation: the signs are pronounced and cause severe discomfort. The most characteristic of them:
- swelling and redness of the vaginal mucosa;
- itching and burning in the vulva;
- pain in the lower abdomen and in the pelvic area (aching, bursting, pressing);
- copious pathological discharge (putrid, with an unpleasant odor, sometimes with blood impurities).
Irritation can spread to the skin tissues surrounding the genitals (on the buttocks, inner thighs), and when neglected, rise higher and affect the reproductive organs: the cervix, uterus, appendages.
The chronic course of colpitis during pregnancy is less pronounced, sometimes completely asymptomatic, which makes it difficult to detect the disease and begin its treatment. In this case, the consequences of colpitis can be more dangerous.
Why is colpitis dangerous during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, colpitis creates a particular inconvenience, but in fact, colpitis itself is not as terrible as its possible consequences, for example, the likelihood of an ascending infection (it can harm the developing fetus during gestation, and also pose a danger to the child during childbirth). In addition, in pregnant women, inflammation of the vaginal mucosa can cause miscarriage and infection of the fetus, or lead to infection of the amniotic fluid and the development of pregnancy complications (polyhydramnios, premature birth, etc.).
In the future, a woman may have difficulty conceiving a child due to chronic colpitis. And almost always running untreated vaginitis leads to endometritis and other lesions.
Colpitis can be infectious or bacterial. In pregnant women, it often occurs due to changes in hormonal levels and a malfunction in the immune system.
Treatment of colpitis during pregnancy
We will not open America to you if we say that the treatment of colpitis cannot be carried out on your own. Only a competent obstetrician-gynecologist will be able to determine what caused colpitis. Based on the results of the tests, he will prescribe treatment. Keep in mind that a pregnant woman is responsible not only for her own health, but also for the health of her baby.
As a rule, chemical drugs (including antibiotics), physiotherapy, herbal decoctions, acid baths, ointment applications, and a special diet are used to treat colpitis during pregnancy.
Treatment of vaginitis in pregnant women is complicated by the fact that many effective medicines are not allowed to them. For example, widely used drugs such as nolicin, dalacin, clindacin have contraindications during pregnancy. And from other systemic ones (those that are taken orally and act when absorbed into the blood), only nystatin and pimafucin can be used. They are safe even in large doses, but, unfortunately, they are ineffective. Therefore, treatment with these drugs is combined with local treatment (douching with herbal decoctions, taking sitz baths, using vaginal and rectal suppositories, creams or gels).
The popular remedy betadine can only be used up to 3 months of pregnancy. At the same time, terzhinan and vagotil have no contraindications for pregnant women. As for antibiotics, they are prescribed only after determining the sensitivity of the pathogen to drugs of this series.
If the cause of colpitis was an infection caused by Trichomonas, the doctor prescribes Metronidazole. True, this drug is contraindicated in the 1st trimester of pregnancy, but if necessary, it can be used during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Pregnant women in the case of trichomonas colpitis are prescribed Clotrimazole (in the vagina, 100 mg daily for a week). But this only results in a reduction in symptoms. Treatment happens only at 1/5 part of patients.
Although tetracycline is often used in gynecological practice for the treatment of vaginitis, it should not be prescribed to pregnant women.
Folk remedies for the treatment of colpitis during pregnancy
Treatment of colpitis with herbs and folk recipes can be effective only if it is combined with drug treatment. In this case, douching with decoctions of herbs that have anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects will be a good help in the treatment of colpitis. To prepare a decoction of medicinal chamomile, you need to take two tablespoons of herbs per 1 liter of water, boil for 5-10 minutes, insist, strain and douche 2-3 times a day. For the same purpose, use a decoction of calendula.
It is useful to complete the course of treatment with douching with a slightly acidic solution. For this purpose, you can use lemon juice (dilute one tablespoon of juice in a liter of warm boiled water) or table vinegar (two tablespoons per 1 liter of water). This procedure “will give strength” to the Dederlein wand, which will then independently fight the alkaline environment and uninvited guests from the outside. On the expense of carrying out such a procedure during pregnancy, you need to consult with your doctor.
If a woman is sexually active during pregnancy, now is the time to take a break. Be sure to adhere to a sparing milk and vegetable diet, which excludes spicy, salty, sour foods that can additionally irritate the inflamed walls of the vagina and cervix. It is also necessary to exclude sweets: sweets, chocolates, cakes, etc.
In order to increase the body's defenses, in addition to drugs whose action is aimed at treating colpitis itself, the doctor should also prescribe general tonic and immunomodulatory drugs. Appointments should be made, taking into account the individual characteristics of the woman and the characteristics of the course of pregnancy.
Yeast colpitis
Yeast colpitis(candidiasis colpitis) is an inflammatory disease that almost every woman has encountered at least once. This disease is also known as thrush due to its characteristic symptoms.
At yeast colpitis inflammation of the vaginal mucosa occurs, and it is caused by yeast-like fungi belonging to the genus Candida.
It is worth noting that fungi of this species live in any organism. In particular, they are part of the normal vaginal microflora. However, under the influence of many adverse factors, they can begin to multiply too actively and suppress other microflora. If this happens, then inflammatory process.
Causes
The most common cause of yeast infection is decreased immunity. Although the dysfunction of the immune system is not a direct cause of the disease, it creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of fungi.
To other factors that can affect the vital activity of these microorganisms, relate:
- Mechanical damage soft tissues of the vagina.
- Wearing intrauterine device.
- Synthetic tight underwear.
- Unsystematic taking antibiotics or hormonal drugs.
- The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics leads not only to the extermination of pathogenic microorganisms, but also to the death of beneficial lactobacilli, which are found in the vagina and are a kind of antagonists of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. Antibiotics disrupt the pH level in the vagina, which disrupts both defense mechanisms and the natural self-cleansing process. Also, fungi have the ability to use certain types of antibiotics as a source of nutrition.
- Preparations containing hormones also contribute to an increase in pH vaginal secretion. That is why, in recent years, yeast colpitis has become so often diagnosed. More and more women are taking oral contraceptives. Scientists have found that taking funds with a high content of estrogen contributes to the loosening of the vaginal epithelium, while the pH shifts to the alkaline side.
- Radiation and chemotherapy in oncological diseases.
- Lack of proper hygiene genitals.
- Vitamin imbalance.
- Lack of proper diet.
- Chronic diseases of the endocrine system.
In some endocrine diseases, such as diabetes, the level of glucose in the urine rises, and dystrophy is also noted in the epithelial cells of the vagina. This contributes to the active reproduction of yeast-like fungi and their introduction into epithelial cells. - Chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Congenital pathologies in the structure of the female genital organs.
Very often, yeast colpitis occurs in women during pregnancy. This can easily be explained by changes in the hormonal background> when the level of estrogen increases. This, in turn, leads to an increase in glycogen in epithelial cells and more active reproduction of fungi.
How Candida Infection Develops
If we consider the most severe cases of the disease, then infection usually happens in several stages:
- attachment of fungi to the mucous membrane of the vagina;
- colonization of the mucosa by fungi;
- overcoming the epithelial barrier by fungi and penetration into the epithelium and connective tissues, overcoming defense mechanisms;
- penetration of the pathogen into the vessels and the spread of infection to other organs.
Yeast colpitis stabilizes at one of the stages described above. Most often, inflammation affects only surface layers epithelium and can exist in this form for many years.
Yeast colpitis in the acute stage lasts no more than two months. During this period, the disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- thick whites with a mild sour smell, which can be curdled, flaky, membranous;
- hyperemia of mucous membranes and skin, rashes;
- severe itching and burning in the area of the labia and vulva, periodically aggravated during sex or emptying the bladder.
All of the above symptoms may be more or less pronounced in each individual woman. If the disease is not treated, it will pass into a chronic form, which happens:
- recurrent- the symptoms of the disease completely disappear after treatment, but after a while they return again (usually exacerbations occur several times a year);
- persistent- clinical manifestations persist constantly, subsiding after the treatment.
Yeast colpitis during pregnancy
According to statistics, this disease occurs several times more often in pregnant women than in non-pregnant women. Many of the patients for the first time in their lives encounter yeast colpitis during the period of bearing a child. This is explained hormonal changes. It is known that the hormonal background directly affects the state of immunity and the acidic environment in the vagina.
Yeast colpitis, being an inflammatory disease, can significantly complicate pregnancy, and also significantly increases the risk of infection of the child.
Yeast colpitis during pregnancy is characterized alternation of relapses and asymptomatic course.
- The disease cannot provoke early birth, but the child may be infected during passage through the birth canal.
- In addition, the presence of fungi in the birth canal increases the risk of developing postpartum inflammatory diseases organs of the female genital area.
Diagnostics
In order to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment, the doctor prescribes a number of studies which include:
- Microscopic examination.
One of the simplest and most affordable diagnostic techniques is microscopic examination, which is carried out in Gram-stained and native preparations.
This analysis allows:- identify the pathogen, which in the case of yeast colpitis are fungi;
- as well as identify other bacteria.
- Sowing material on a nutrient medium.
However, microscopic examination alone is not sufficient to make a diagnosis, as the same organisms may be part of the normal vaginal flora. Therefore, this type of research is in complex with the study of smears of vaginal discharge.
Bacteriological culture allows:- identify the species of mushrooms
- determine their sensitivity to antibiotics and antifugal agents.
- Detection of antibody titer to fungi Candida
in blood serum.
In a severe relapsing form of the disease, a diagnostic method can be used, in which titers of antibodies to fungi in the blood are determined. - Colposcopy.
Sometimes, with inflammatory diseases of the vagina, colposcopy is prescribed, with which you can clearly see changes in the epithelium, but it is impossible to establish the etiology of the disease.
Treatment of yeast colpitis should be carried out complex, because only under this condition can recovery be achieved.
Therapy for this inflammatory disease may include:
- taking general strengthening drugs;
- the use of antibacterial agents;
- alternative methods of treatment and a special diet.
Of course, can't self-medicate because it can exacerbate an existing problem. Therefore, before using any means, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Local treatment colpitis usually includes: the use of vaginal suppositories, ointments, douching, taking baths, as well as local hormone therapy.
Antibacterial treatment yeast colpitis can be carried out with the following local preparations:
- Miconazole(Ginezon, klion-D);
- Clotrinazole(Antifungol, Kanesten);
- Ketoconazole(Nizoral);
- Pimafucin and others.
The course of treatment usually lasts about two weeks if it is necessary to use the drugs once or twice a day.
For systemic therapy, the doctor may prescribe the following: antifungal drugs and antibiotics:
- Fluconazole(Diflucan, Diflazon, etc.);
- Levorin;
- Nystatin and others.
Since the growth of fungi in a certain way contribute sugar and yeast, then a special diet can become an indispensable assistant in the fight against candidal colpitis: it will help normalize the vaginal microflora, as well as improve overall well-being.
In this disease, the main the food rules are:
- products containing sugar, wheat flour and yeast should be avoided. This is especially true for fast food;
- give up sweet honey, jam, jam and other sources of large amounts of sugar;
- avoid sweet fruits (bananas, mangoes, etc.);
- diversify your daily diet, making sure that it contains a large amount of vitamins;
- separately take vitamin and mineral complexes;
- eat as much seafood, fresh vegetables and lean meats as possible;
- drink enough liquid per day.
Folk methods of treatment
Alternative treatment of colpitis includes use of herbal teas, which can be prepared according to the following recipes:
- Douching with a decoction of calendula. Pour a tablespoon of dried calendula flowers with a glass of boiling water and boil. As soon as the broth has cooled, strain it through cheesecloth and use for daily douching;
- Infusion of celandine for oral administration. Steep a tablespoon of celandine herb in one glass of boiling water for 30 minutes and strain. Take orally three times a day in the complex therapy of yeast colpitis;
- Tampon with sea buckthorn oil and onion juice. Rub two heads of onion on a grater, squeeze out the gruel. Dilute two tablespoons of onion juice with water and add a tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil. Soak a gauze or cotton swab with the mixture and insert into the vagina, leaving overnight. Repeat every evening for a week.
Prevention
For any woman, especially after successful treatment of yeast colpitis, necessary:
- wear underwear made from natural fabrics;
- avoid using scented intimate hygiene products;
- monitor the hygiene of the genitals;
- do not resort to the douching procedure without a doctor's prescription;
- do not use oral contraceptives without consulting your doctor;
- visit a gynecologist at least once a year for a preventive examination and taking smears.
Yeast colpitis during pregnancy
One of the common diseases that is often diagnosed in women of reproductive and non-reproductive age is yeast colpitis. In the people, this disease is simply called thrush, and it is accompanied by an intensive growth of Candida yeast-like fungi.
During pregnancy, yeast colpitis becomes a faithful companion of women and this is due to the fact that there is a decrease in the protective functions of the body and a complete restructuring of its hormonal levels. In the smear, an increased content of yeast-like fungi is revealed, which begin to cause a lot of discomfort to the woman. All this leads to the fact that yeast colpitis begins to progress in the body of a pregnant woman and the treatment of this pathology must be carried out under the supervision of an experienced specialist.
Reasons for the development of pathology
The presence of a causative agent of thrush in any woman is considered to be absolutely normal, and most often the oral cavity, esophagus and genitals become its habitat. The impact on the body of certain factors leads to the fact that there is a significant growth of this fungus and the result of this process is the development of various inflammatory reactions. This yeast-like fungus can cause the development of dysbacteriosis, stomatitis and vaginitis, or rather, yeast colpitis.
The development of thrush in the body during pregnancy occurs in the presence of certain factors that can provoke the progression of the inflammatory process.
Yeast colpitis in the body of a pregnant woman develops under the influence of the following factors:
- diagnosing various diseases in the body of a woman, transmitted mainly through sexual contact;
- hormonal imbalance, which is noted during pregnancy;
- antibiotic therapy for a long time;
- decrease in the protective functions of the body during pregnancy;
- the presence of endocrine pathologies in a woman, for example, diabetes mellitus;
- improperly organized and irrational nutrition, that is, yeast products and high sugar content predominate in the daily diet of a woman;
- The constant presence of a woman in a stressful environment or situations requiring increased emotional stress;
- Avitaminosis, that is, insufficient intake of a certain group of vitamins in the body.
Symptoms of the disease
Yeast colpitis in the acute stage of its development during pregnancy is characterized by the appearance of vivid symptoms:
first of all, white discharge begins to appear from the vagina, which in its consistency resembles a curd mass;
Often from a woman during pregnancy, you can hear complaints about the appearance of pulling pain immediately after intercourse. It is noticed that with the onset of menstruation, the symptoms of the disease are significantly weakened, that is, the so-called rest stage begins. Yeast colpitis is characterized by a change in resting stages with periodic exacerbations, and a remission stage is also observed. This period is completely determined by the state of the protective functions of the female body and the presence of other concomitant processes of an infectious nature.
It's no secret that pregnancy is accompanied by a decrease in immunity and the development of any inflammatory processes affects both the body of the future mother and her baby. It is for this reason that if yeast colpitis is diagnosed during pregnancy, then this requires the start of immediate treatment, since the woman’s immune system is already under a huge load. If suspicious signs of the disease appear, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible, who, based on the studies carried out, will confirm the diagnosis and prescribe an effective treatment.
Diagnosis of the disease
A pregnant woman herself can determine yeast colpitis in the body. At the same time, only an experienced gynecologist is able to choose an effective drug during pregnancy that would be completely harmless to a developing baby.
Yeast colpitis is diagnosed by conducting an external examination of a woman with the appointment of some studies:
- There is a need for a smear on the flora, which helps to identify the infection and determine its reaction to certain drugs.
- PCR - a study allows you to diagnose in a woman's body those infections that are transmitted mainly during intercourse.
- Special studies help to identify various fungal infections in the smear, the symptoms of which resemble syphilis and gonorrhea.
Usually, an increase in the number of leukocytes is observed in the smear and yeast-like fungi are detected. Yeast colpitis causes a significant decrease in the protective functions of the body, which, in turn, increases the risk of developing colds, herpes and others.
Treatment of pathology
If an increased content of fungi is detected in a smear and the diagnosis of “yeast colpitis” is confirmed during pregnancy, an effective treatment is prescribed, and only a specialist should do this. Any self-medication in this case should be abandoned, as this can lead to relapses of the disease. The development of resistance to certain drugs in Candida fungi is no exception, which in the future can significantly complicate the treatment process.
The main task of the doctor at the initial stage of the treatment of pathology is to eliminate the factor that caused the development of the pathology, as well as the complete elimination of the yeast fungus. Treatment of the disease is most often carried out with the help of:
- antibiotics;
- means that help strengthen the immune system of a pregnant woman;
- physiotherapy;
- specialized diet
Topical drugs during pregnancy are used in the form of:
- ointments;
- candles;
- douching;
- baths for the vagina;
- hormone therapy.
It is recommended to resort to the use of antibiotics for yeast colpitis during pregnancy only if it is possible to identify the sensitivity of the pathogen to the effect of a particular antibacterial agent. Most of the drugs that have proven successful in the treatment of thrush are not allowed to be used during pregnancy.
It is forbidden to treat the disease with:
Effective remedies against yeast colpitis, the use of which is allowed during the bearing of a baby, are:
In the event that infections of a different nature are detected along with thrush in a woman’s body during pregnancy, the specialist prescribes additional treatment, which is aimed at:
- restoration of a normal environment in the vagina;
- normalization of the microbial flora of the vagina and intestines;
- increasing the protective functions of the body;
- prevention of recurrence of pathology.
During treatment, it is recommended to completely exclude sexual intercourse, as well as to refuse to drink alcohol. In any case, to achieve a quick and positive result, treatment should be carried out only under medical supervision.
Yeast colpitis
Yeast colpitis is a sexually transmitted infection that affects 9 out of 10 women during their lifetime. The causative agent of the disease, the fungus Candida, is part of the natural microflora of the vagina, therefore, against the background of general health, it is not dangerous. When immunity is weakened, bacteria become active and multiply rapidly.
Chronic thrush poses a threat to the reproductive system. Yeast-like fungus suppresses healthy microflora, spreads beyond the vagina - into the uterus, appendages, bladder, which causes infertility, habitual miscarriage.
Causes of yeast colpitis
The causes of yeast colpitis are not only physiological, but also psychological in nature. The disease can develop both against the background of a weakened immune system, infection from a partner, including after oral sex, and as a result of constant stress, discomfort from wearing uncomfortable, low-quality underwear.
To "catch" thrush, certain conditions are necessary, because even a weakened body is able to fight the infection on its own. The following factors increase the risk of yeast-like colpitis by an order of magnitude:
- long-term antibiotic treatment, chemotherapy - suppress healthy microflora;
- taking hormones - reduces the acidity of the vaginal secretion;
- damage to the mucous layer lining the vagina - contributes to direct infection;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - the number of lactobacilli decreases.
The activation of the fungus in women is facilitated by insufficient hygiene or improper use of pads, but if there are severe chronic pathologies - diabetes, anemia, pyelonephritis, HIV, then the disease can become a constant "companion" for many years. During pregnancy, hormonal imbalance increases, therefore, a favorable environment is created for the growth of Candida fungus colonies.
To select effective drugs, a comprehensive diagnostic examination is carried out, the task of which is to establish the main cause of yeast colpitis.
What is included in the examination for yeast colpitis
Yeast Infection Symptoms
Thrush is easy to detect: first of all, white curdled discharge appears. Other symptoms are less specific and may indicate the activation of pathogenic flora - chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma.
What symptoms should be looked out for?
- Edema of the genital organs.
- The appearance on the skin (pubis, external labia) bubbles with a clear liquid.
- Unpleasant itching and burning in the vaginal area.
- Pain when urinating.
The longer the disease proceeds, the deeper the spores of the fungus penetrate the body. If at the initial stage they cover only the vaginal mucosa, forming a thick coating or even a crust, then at the peak the cells penetrate the bloodstream and are transported to other organs.
It is noteworthy that at each stage the disease "stops" for several years, so complications occur only in very advanced cases.
If yeast colpitis has taken a chronic form, then later it manifests itself either by relapses - with an exacerbation of symptoms, or persists - discharge, itching persists, but less pronounced.
How to treat yeast colpitis
A yeast infection is highly treatable. Depending on the neglect of the process, the course can take from several days to several months. If colpitis is caused by an association of microorganisms, complex therapy is carried out.
Yeast colpitis is a disease that occurs due to an increase in the number of fungi of the genus Candida against the background of reduced immunity. Yeast-like colpitis is also called thrush. There are few women who have not faced the problem of thrush in their entire lives.
Yeast colpitis is most often localized in the genital area, but can also affect other mucous membranes. This disease affects women at any age.
The causative agent of thrush is present in small quantities in almost every person. With the normal functioning of the body and the absence of problems with the immune system, intensive reproduction of the fungus does not occur. That is, the body independently controls its development. But, as soon as the immune defense weakens, fungi quickly begin to multiply, which leads to the appearance of thrush.
The reasons due to which yeast colpitis appears in women can be as follows:
- Hormonal imbalance. It can be provoked by pregnancy, menopause, uncontrolled intake of hormonal drugs, puberty, and so on. If a woman's vagina is not sufficiently hydrated or she is subject to sudden temperature changes, then the protective function weakens, which makes it possible for fungi to begin to develop unhindered.
- Long course of antibiotics. The action of antibiotics is such that they destroy both beneficial and pathogenic microflora. In a healthy body of a woman, the optimal state of the microflora of the vagina is constantly maintained. Under the action of antibiotics, this condition is violated, which makes it defenseless against the development of thrush.
- Weakening of the immune defense. A decrease in immunity in the body can occur due to a lack of vitamins, malnutrition, after suffering the flu, SARS or other diseases, and other things.
- Diabetes. With this disease, poor absorption of glucose occurs, which is necessary for the synthesis of the structure of epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissue lines the surface of all mucous membranes, and a violation of the process of its synthesis contributes to an active increase in the growth of opportunistic microflora.
- Venereal diseases.
- Deep depression, frequent stress and other psychosomatic causes.
A disease such as yeast colpitis is often found in pregnant women, especially in the last stages of gestation.
.Symptoms of yeast colpitis
Yeast colpitis has quite pronounced symptoms, which are difficult to ignore. Initially, a woman may begin to feel an unpleasant itch in the genital area. Such sensations arise due to the fact that in the course of their life, fungi release toxins. According to experts, these toxic substances do not pose a threat to the body, but it triggers a protective immune response. The immune response, in turn, provokes the production of a large amount of histamine, which becomes the culprit of itching. Unpleasant sensations in different patients manifest themselves in different ways. Symptoms depend on the individual characteristics of the organism.
Another visible symptom, on the basis of which the development of thrush can be suspected, is uncharacteristic discharge from the vagina. They are white and look like cottage cheese. Cheese secretions are waste products of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida.
In addition to vaginal discharge, with yeast colpitis, a white coating forms on the labia, which is also formed due to the vital activity of fungi.
As the growth of yeast-like fungi progresses and the amount of toxin they produce increases, the mucous membranes begin to dry out, and microcracks form on them.
Other symptoms that characterize the presence of thrush include:
- Burning during urination. Urine has an irritating effect on the injured mucosa, which manifests itself in the form of such an unpleasant sensation as burning.
- Changing the color of the labia. With yeast colpitis, the labia acquire a brighter shade. They become red due to an increase in blood flow against the background of the course of the inflammatory process.
- Specific smell. Discharge from the vagina has an unpleasant odor, which indicates the active vital activity of fungi. It is often compared to the smell of rotten fish.
If a woman has the first signs of the development of thrush, she is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible. In the process of diagnosis, the doctor will be able to find out what exactly provoked the rapid growth of yeast-like fungi, and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Attempts to cure thrush on your own can adversely affect a woman's health.
Methods for the treatment of colpitis
With yeast colpitis, treatment is aimed at suppressing the active growth and development of fungi. For this, antifungal drugs are used, which are based on azoles and polyenes. They are available in the form of tablets, suppositories, ointments, gels or creams. Tablets are selected taking into account the stage of the disease, the severity of symptoms and the presence of concomitant pathologies.
In addition to drug therapy, yeast colpitis is treated with douching with various antifungal solutions or decoctions, such as potassium permanganate or chamomile decoction.
Treatment of yeast colpitis during pregnancy should be carried out only on the basis of the recommendations of a doctor. Many of the antifungal agents during gestation are contraindicated, as they can affect the normal development of the baby, but it is also impossible to leave thrush without treatment. Fungi are able to penetrate the amniotic fluid and infect the fetus. In addition, the child can be infected during birth (at the time of passage through the infected birth canal).
Causing characteristic discharge, irritation and severe itching of the vagina and vulva (tissues near the vaginal opening). This disease is a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.
This ailment affects three out of four women, regardless of age and medical history, and often recurs.
Although yeast colpitis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease, the fungus can be contracted through oral sex. Available medicines are used for treatment. With frequent recurrences of the infection (four or more episodes in one year), the doctor will prescribe a longer course of therapy.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a yeast infection can be mild to moderate in intensity and include:
- itching and and tissues at the vaginal opening (vulva);
- burning sensation, especially during intercourse or urination;
- pain and increased sensitivity of the tissues of the vagina;
- vaginal rash;
- redness and swelling of the vulva;
- watery discharge;
- thick, white, odorless vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese.
Severe cases
Severe cases of infection are when:
- you have been diagnosed with a yeast infection which is so intense that the vulva becomes dark red and swells a lot, and unbearable itching leads to the appearance of micro-ruptures, cracks and sores in the vagina;
- you have had four or more episodes of a yeast infection in the past year
- the disease is caused by fungi other than Candida albicans;
- You are pregnant;
- you suffer from uncontrolled diabetes;
- your immune system is weakened due to certain medications or HIV infection.
When to See a Doctor
Make an appointment with a gynecologist if:
- you first discovered signs of colpitis;
- you are not sure about the nature of the disease;
- symptoms have not disappeared after treatment with available antifungal vaginal creams or suppositories;
- there were other symptoms of the disease.
The reasons
Yeast colpitis is caused by fungi of the Candida family. Normally, the vagina contains a natural balance of a variety of bacteria and fungi, including Candida. Lactobacilli produce an acid that inhibits yeast growth. Violation of the natural balance leads to the growth of the fungus and infection of the tissues of the vagina.
The reasons for the overgrowth of the fungus can be:
- taking antibiotics that reduce the total number of lactobacilli in the vagina and change the natural pH level;
- pregnancy;
- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
- weakened immune system;
- taking oral contraceptives or hormonal drugs that increase estrogen levels.
Most often, women require treatment against the fungus Candida albicans. However, other types of yeast-like fungi can also cause colpitis, and in this case it is much more difficult to get rid of inflammation, and gynecologists prescribe more aggressive therapy.
The infection can also be contracted through some types of sexual activity, especially through oral sex. However, yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. Even sexually inactive women can suffer from this infection.
Before visiting a doctor
If you have already had a yeast infection in the past, you can avoid going to the gynecologist and follow his previous instructions or call the doctor on the phone. However, in the event that the symptoms of the disease appeared for the first time or differ significantly from the signs of an inflammatory process cured in the past, you should make an appointment with a qualified specialist.
Make sure you have done the following before going to the clinic or health care center:
- make a list of all the observed symptoms and indicate how long you observe them;
- write down key information about your health, including current diseases and pathological conditions, as well as the names of all medications, vitamin complexes and dietary supplements that you are currently taking;
- avoid douching or using tampons before visiting a doctor so that he can adequately assess the nature of vaginal discharge;
- Make a list of questions you would like to ask the specialist.
You may need a list of basic questions to ask your doctor:
- How to prevent yeast infections and other fungal diseases?
- By what symptoms and signs can you independently determine yeast colpitis?
- How to treat an infection?
- Does my partner need similar examinations and therapy?
- Are there any special instructions for taking this medication?
- What medicines can be purchased at the pharmacy without a prescription?
- What if the symptoms reappear after the end of the course of treatment?
Feel free to ask other questions if they seem important to you.
What will the doctor say
The doctor, in turn, will ask:
- What symptoms of the disease do you observe?
- Is there a strong vaginal odor?
- How long are signs of infection present?
- Have you treated vaginal diseases before?
- Have you tried any commonly available medicines that treat yeast colpitis: suppositories, ointments?
- How long have you been taking antibiotics?
- Are you sexually active?
- Are you pregnant?
- Do you use perfumed toilet soap or bubble bath?
- Do you douche or spray feminine hygiene?
- What medications or vitamin supplements do you take on a regular basis?
Diagnostics
To determine if you have a yeast infection, your doctor will:
- Ask you questions about your medical history . First of all, the specialist will be interested in past cases of vaginal infections and infection with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Perform a gynecological examination . The doctor first examines the external genitalia for signs of infection, then places it in the vagina to keep its walls open and examines the vagina and cervix.
- Take a sample of vaginal discharge. Laboratory testing of a sample of vaginal fluids can determine the specific type of fungus that caused the infection. This is especially important in the treatment of recurrent colpitis.
Treating a Mild Yeast Infection
If the symptoms you are experiencing are mild or moderate in intensity and the disease does not recur, your doctor may recommend the following methods of dealing with colpitis:
- Short term therapy. Antifungal drugs are available in the form of creams, ointments, tablets, and suppositories (candles). Usually, the inflammation resolves after a course of treatment lasting one, three or seven days, depending on the medication chosen. Butoconazole, Clotrimazole, Miconazole (Monistat) and Terconazole are effective. When applied, side effects may occur in the form of a slight burning sensation or irritation. An alternative form of contraception may need to be used, as suppositories and creams are oil-based and may compromise the protection provided by latex condoms.
- single dose of medication . An antifungal agent called fluconazole (Diflucan) is used only once by mouth. If you have severe yeast colpitis, treatment may consist of taking two such doses three days apart.
- public treatment. Antifungal vaginal suppositories and creams sold over-the-counter in pharmacies are an adequate self-control measure for infection and help many women get rid of the fungus without visiting a gynecologist. Topical treatment usually lasts three to seven days. If the violation of the natural balance in the vagina is yeast, pregnancy colpitis should be treated only locally.
What to do in severe cases
Therapy for severe yeast colpitis may consist of the following:
In the absence of appropriate symptoms, treatment of the partner is usually not required.
Posted On 03.10.2018
Factors that cause yeast colpitis in women are as follows:
- inadequate personal hygiene, improperly selected cleaning and care products;
- infections transmitted through sexual contact;
- disturbed mucosal nutrition cycle (possible with insufficient blood supply to the tissues of the vaginal wall or a lack of vitamins responsible for maintaining the integrity of the mucous membranes);
- mechanical damage to the mucous membrane of the vagina. Occur as a result of sexual intercourse or during gynecological procedures;
- long-term use of antibiotics;
- allergic reactions. May be caused by the use of unsuitable condoms, intimate lubricants, or the use of a number of drugs;
- diseases associated with the endocrine system of the body;
- wrong choice of underwear;
- hypothermia of the genitals and much more.
Also, with such an unpleasant disease as yeast colpitis, cancer, HIV infection and diabetes mellitus can become the cause.
If colpitis is not cured in time, infection may enter the uterus, which entails very serious consequences, including infertility.
Treatment
Treatment should be under the supervision of the attending physician. In different cases, depending on individual research data, the treatment may be different. In no case do not resort to traditional medicine methods without first consulting a specialist. To enhance the effect of eliminating colpitis, the sexual partner should also receive treatment.
The main drugs to eliminate this disease are antifungal agents. Candles and ointments based on polyenes are also used. However, such drugs are contraindicated for expectant mothers, as their toxicity can harm the health of the fetus.
Also, the doctor may prescribe douching with special solutions. In any case, all drugs are prescribed individually. You should not use the advice of "experienced" girlfriends: helping someone, these funds can harm you, because each organism has its own individual characteristics.
B37.3 ICD Yeast colpitis - what is it? This is a pathology that indicates the defeat of the vaginal mucosa by fungi of the genus Candida. These single-celled organisms already exist in the normal flora of a woman's vagina. But with certain immune processes, injuries or pregnancy, these fungi begin to actively multiply, leading to inflammation of the mucous membrane. It is also called thrush, candidal colpitis.
Yeast colpitis causes
The disease does not belong to the number of sexually transmitted diseases, although it can be transmitted through sexual contact. When adverse factors appear, yeast vaginitis occurs, the causes may be different:
- pregnancy;
- decreased immunity;
- prolonged use of antibiotics.
The disease manifests itself with symptoms similar to nonspecific colpitis, but there are distinctive features of the signs by which it can be said with almost 100% certainty that yeast fungi are the cause of the disease.
- Burning and itching with colpitis cover the area of the vagina, vulva and anus.
- The discharge has a sour smell.
- The discharge is profuse and thick, white in color and curdled in texture. May be layered or have a granular texture
A photo will help to recognize yeast colpitis, since the disease can also be classified visually.
A feature of the pathology is also its distribution. With bacterial colpitis, bacteria are often localized on the outer layers of the vagina. With yeast damage, the deeper layers of the female genital organs also suffer. In this condition, chronic candidal vaginitis is diagnosed. It is very difficult to cure him.
For this reason, therapy should be started as soon as the first symptoms of mucosal damage appear.
Treatment of yeast colpitis: drugs
A group of drugs that act on fungi is called antimycotic substances. These are substances that destroy the cells of a yeast-like fungus.
- Lomeksin. Its active substance is fenticonazole. Presented in the form of vaginal capsules and cream. Treatment involves antifungal agents in the first place. This is an effective drug, as it is a combined remedy, it contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal substances. You can not use it in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. It is also used to treat the chronic form of the disease.
- Ginofort. This is a vaginal cream. He is one of the drugs of the new generation. It acts powerfully, so it can not be used during pregnancy and lactation. One application gives an effect for 4-5 days. Made on the basis of butoconazole. If a woman treated yeast colpitis with tablets, you should ask a gynecologist about the need to apply this cream.
- Pimafucin. Known antifungal drug with antimycotic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
- Mycoflucan. Made on the basis of fluconazole. This is a systemic drug, presented in the form of tablets, for oral administration. It is very important to consult a doctor before using it, as it has some contraindications.
It should be noted that if a pregnant woman develops yeast colpitis, oral treatment is rejected. You can use only local remedies that are not contraindicated in this condition.
Vaginal tablets are actively used, yeast colpitis suppositories are also effectively treated. But under certain conditions of the patient, some antifungal agents are poorly tolerated. Therefore, folk remedies come to the rescue.
Features of the disease
Yeast colpitis (candidiasis, candidal colpitis, vaginitis, thrush) is an inflammatory process of the vaginal mucosa, provoked by an increase in colonies of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida.
The microflora of a healthy organism is inhabited by beneficial and conditionally pathogenic bacteria. Candida fungi are included in the second group, they are localized in the esophagus, oral cavity, genital mucosa. If their number remains at a minimum level, and beneficial microorganisms predominate in the microflora, then they are not dangerous. But as soon as favorable conditions are created, there is a rapid growth of colonies of pathogens, a disease occurs.
Reasons for the growth in the number of mushrooms
The entire female sex is subject to pathology, regardless of age - from a newborn girl to a woman in extreme old age.
The main causes of pathology:
- Immunity. Decreased immunity becomes a fundamental factor in the development of thrush. With a strong protective function, the disturbed microflora is restored independently. Weakened immunity does not give the body such an opportunity, there is an uncontrolled increase in the number of fungi. The main reason for the decrease in immunity is pregnancy. This is how nature works - protective functions are temporarily dulled in order to avoid rejection of the embryo as a foreign body. Constant stressful situations, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), infectious pathologies, and oncological diseases can also provoke a decrease in immune defense.
- Hormonal background. In the life of every woman there are periods of sharp hormonal changes (menstruation, pregnancy, menopause), which provoke a change in the acidity of vaginal secretion (pH). The level of this indicator pathologically increases, replacing the alkaline environment with an acidic one. This creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of fungi.
- Reception of certain groups of drugs. The most significant in the risk of developing thrush is the intake of antibacterial, hormonal drugs. Both groups of drugs increase the pH level. The task of antibiotics is to cope with pathogenic microorganisms. However, drugs are not able to filter - they also kill useful ones. Many women take oral contraceptives that contain large amounts of estrogen. Hormones contribute to the loosening of the vaginal epithelium. As a result, there is a violation of the microflora.
- Intimate hygiene. Both non-compliance (improper procedures) and excessive intimate hygiene lead to the growth of pathogens. Proper washing occurs with movements from top to bottom - from the vagina to the anus. The mucous membrane of the genital organs is inhabited by microflora, consisting of 98% of lactobacilli (Doderlein sticks), which create a film to protect against the negative effects of external factors. The epithelium of the vaginal mucosa is constantly self-renewing, resulting in the formation of dead cells that form glycogen. To maintain normal acidity in the vagina, lactobacilli convert glycogen into lactic acid. Frequent washings lead to washing out of beneficial microflora, a decrease in local immunity. As means for intimate hygiene, it is better to choose those that contain lactic acid.
- Sex life. Yeast colpitis is not sexually transmitted. However, unprotected intimate contact can provoke the growth of fungi. Men also suffer from thrush, this inflammatory process, in which part of the foreskin and the skin of the head becomes inflamed, is called candidal balanoposthitis. Often the symptoms of thrush in a man are absent, he may be a carrier. According to statistics, Candida lives on the penis of 18% of healthy men. Since fungi are also localized in the oral cavity, oral-genital sex is also among the reasons for their growth. This does not mean that intimacy will necessarily end in thrush. The disease in the female body develops only with low immunity. If a woman lives with several sexual partners, then the risks of the possibility of provoking the disease increase.
Also, the occurrence of colpitis is influenced by: malnutrition; damage to the tissues of the genital organs; diseases of the endocrine, genitourinary system, gastrointestinal tract; sexually transmitted infections (STIs); bad ecology; allergic reactions.
Long trips due to a forced sitting position, sitting on cold surfaces (stone, earth, tile, cement) can provoke candidiasis.
Symptoms
The clinical picture directly depends on the form of the pathology. Yeast colpitis occurs in acute and chronic form. The acute phase lasts no more than two months, often accompanied by pronounced symptoms. However, an asymptomatic course is possible, which complicates the diagnosis, suggests a flow into a chronic form.
Chronic lasts for years. There may be recurrent - bright symptoms during an exacerbation, after adequate treatment there is a long remission and persistent - the symptoms accompany the patient constantly, weakening after the course of therapy.
The clinical picture of acute candidiasis and in the stage of exacerbation of the chronic form:
- white or yellowish cheesy vaginal discharge with a sour smell;
- itching, burning in the perineum;
- swelling of the soft tissues of the vulva (external genitalia);
- cramps during urination;
- pain after intercourse.
All symptoms are aggravated at elevated body temperature, during rest, sleep, during long water procedures.
The most complex form of thrush is candidal sepsis, characterized by the penetration of yeast-like fungi into the blood, resulting in severe intoxication. It develops extremely rarely, subject to a sharp decrease in the body's immune defenses (AIDS, radiation, chemotherapy for cancer). Manifested by general weakness, chills, hyperthermia, profuse sweating. In addition to curdled discharge on the vulva, specific changes are recorded in all internal organs (kidneys, lungs, intestines, heart).
A woman can suspect a yeast colpitis herself by the characteristic secretions. An accurate diagnosis is made by the attending physician on the basis of a gynecological examination, test results.
What do the results of analyzes carried out in the laboratory say.
If necessary, use ultrasound (ultrasound) of the pelvic organs, colposcopy - shows clearly changes in the epithelium.
Often during the diagnosis, the presence of STIs is detected, which are subject to treatment. That is why self-diagnosis and prescribing therapy is not recommended.
Therapy
Many women are concerned about the question - how is the disease treated? Treatment of yeast colpitis involves an integrated approach - antibacterial, antifungal therapy of local and systemic action, diet, personal hygiene, general strengthening of the body, physiotherapy.
The goals of therapy are to stop the inflammatory process, eliminate the pathogen and cause, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications.
For local exposure, antiseptics are used - Miramistin, Chlorhexidine (irrigation of the external genitalia is carried out).
Drug therapy for yeast colpitis lasts an average of 7-10 days and includes drugs of various groups:
- antifungal - Fluconazole, Diflucan;
- antibacterial - Amoxicillin, Clotrimazole, Metronidazole;
- anti-inflammatory - Hexicon;
- bactericidal - Metromicon-Neo.
With ineffective antifungal treatment, Trichopolum can be prescribed for oral administration.
In order to subsequently restore the microflora of the vagina, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment with suppositories with bifido-, lactobacilli - Bifidumbacterin, Vagilak. When taking systemic antibiotics, Linex, Hilak Forte are recommended, which can eliminate the imbalance in the intestinal microflora.
An important aspect of therapy is personal hygiene and diet. It is necessary to exclude fatty, salty, smoked, sweet dishes, enrich the diet with fresh fruits and vegetables. Alcohol is a must. Hygiene procedures should be carried out daily at night, without using scented detergents.
Diagnosis of thrush requires simultaneous treatment of all partners. Men are prescribed Fluconazole capsules, Clotrimazole ointment. If an STI is detected, antibiotics are taken in accordance with the pathogen. At the time of the course of therapy, complete sexual rest is indicated.
The treatment of yeast colpitis in pregnant women requires special attention. A local remedy is used that will effectively eliminate the fungus and will not harm the child - Pimafucin, Terzhinan, Polygynax. In forms complicated by the presence of STIs, Vilprafen may be administered orally.
Along with the main medications, folk recipes can be used (only as directed by a doctor). Carry out washing with decoctions of herbs - chamomile, calendula, mint and others.
Possible Complications
The lack of treatment of yeast colpitis leads to a flow into a chronic form, which causes periodic outbreaks at the slightest malfunction of the body or permanent signs of the disease, bringing discomfort, pain, a decrease in the quality of life, problems in the intimate sphere.
As it develops, the inflammatory process will spread to the entire genitourinary system of a woman, causing diseases - cystitis, cervicitis, endometritis, cervical erosion. The consequence may be problems in the reproductive sphere - infertility, ectopic pregnancy.
Yeast colpitis during pregnancy is a dangerous disease that threatens the health and life of the baby. It is possible to form various defects, an abnormal structure of organs, a lag in the mental and physical development of the child.
Candidal sepsis of the newborn requires aggressive long-term antibiotic therapy, which a weak body may not be able to withstand.
Constant itching leads to scratching of the surface of the genital organs, ulcers appear - "open gates" for any infections.
Prevention
Prevention measures should be carried out by a woman on an ongoing basis, since thrush "does not sleep" and can appear in the most unexpected period.
Basic preventive rules:
- observance of intimate hygiene (not more than 1 time per day);
- only natural underwear, its daily change;
- permanent sexual partner;
- balanced diet;
- taking antibacterial, hormonal drugs only as directed by a doctor;
- timely treatment of all diseases;
- visiting the gynecologist every six months.
It is very important not to self-medicate, not to douche.
Gynecologists, reproductologists around the world urge women to plan pregnancy. The couple must undergo a full examination, if pathologies are detected, they must be treated without fail. The health of parents is the foundation of the health of their children.
Yeast colpitis is not a harmless disease, as it seems. Delayed treatment leads to serious consequences. Every woman is obliged to take her health seriously, since she is called to bear and give birth to children. Thrush is a direct threat to pregnancy. At the first signs, it is necessary to consult a doctor, when the diagnosis is confirmed, undergo treatment. In no case should we forget that the symptoms may not bother, but the pathological process occurs.
To use this method, it is necessary to make a tampon out of gauze, after sewing a thread into it for more convenient removal from the vagina in the future. Moisten this tampon with fat-free yogurt and leave it in the vagina all night. As soon as you wake up, remove the gauze pad and perform a vaginal douching procedure with infusion of chamomile. It is necessary to do this 5 times, but the itching and irritation will disappear sooner.
Yeast colpitis: causes and treatment
It is present in the normal microbial flora of the esophagus, oral cavity, and genital organs. However, under certain circumstances, an increase in the amount of the fungus leads to inflammatory reactions, it can cause stomatitis, dysbacteriosis. In the genital area, Candida manifests itself in the form of vaginitis or colpitis.
Treatment with decoctions of herbs
Make an appointment with a gynecologist if:
A symptom of thrush is a pulling pain after sexual intercourse. The disease itself can occur with periodic exacerbations, so it is better not to delay treatment. Signs may disappear periodically, but this does not mean that the cause of their occurrence has disappeared by itself. Therefore, at the first symptoms, it is necessary to undergo an examination and begin treatment.
Thrush is not dangerous and generally not harmful to the body. However, it should be taken seriously, as it can be a signal that you have a much more serious disease. Do not forget also that one of the main reasons for the development of thrush is a weakened immune system.
>Treatment of yeast colpitis with traditional medicine
Prevention of yeast colpitis
It is also worth noting that the symptoms of yeast colpitis are similar to those of other sexually transmitted diseases of the genital organs. Therefore, if you find the symptoms described above in yourself, you should make sure that it is safe thrush that worries you, and not a more serious disease.
Honey treatment
The type of fungi that cause yeast colpitis live in absolutely any organism on different mucous membranes and skin, without causing harm, but under certain conditions they lead to inflammation.
Since during pregnancy, treatment is very limited in procedures and medicines due to the fact that not all methods are suitable for eliminating the disease, the treatment is selected only by a specialist on an individual basis. Ointment applications, physical therapy, or acceptable antibiotics may be prescribed. In any case, the doctor relies on the patient's condition when choosing a method and means.
As for the prevention of this disease, then, first of all, it is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene, as well as to monitor underwear. Change it in time, make sure that it is not narrow, it is made of natural materials. In addition, you should limit yourself to sweets.
>Inflammation process
When to See a Doctor
The infection can also be contracted through some types of sexual activity, especially through oral sex. However, yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. Even sexually inactive women can suffer from this infection.
Yeast colpitis causes a lot of inconvenience to the patient, and the very appearance of the disease will not please any woman. After sexual intercourse, there are often pulling pains. The disease can manifest itself through exacerbations. And although the disease does not pose a danger in the initial stage, ignoring the signs can cause a much worse result. Manifestations of yeast colpitis may be similar to signs of other diseases of the genital organs, the transmission of which is carried out sexually. Therefore, when symptoms appear, it is important to seek the help of a doctor in order to exclude other diseases and begin to eliminate yeast colpitis and treat its symptoms.
Before visiting a doctor
Most often, women require treatment against the fungus Candida albicans. However, other types of yeast-like fungi can also cause colpitis, and in this case it is much more difficult to get rid of inflammation, and gynecologists prescribe more aggressive therapy.
Common causes of colpitis development are associated with bacteriosis. Its appearance is the result of many factors. The yeast form of colpitis can develop with a decrease in the protective properties of the immune system or the use of certain drugs. Tight underwear is important, which, when worn, creates suitable conditions for the reproduction of fungi. This also applies to underwear made of synthetics. Douching also entails negative consequences in the form of this disease. The beneficial microflora of the vagina is washed out, which negatively affects local immunity. There are also special cases of the appearance of the disease. An example is pregnancy.
If the symptoms you are experiencing are mild or moderate in intensity and the disease does not recur, your doctor may recommend the following methods of dealing with colpitis:
The components are taken in the same amount and mixed with each other. You need to take 2 tbsp. the resulting collection and add to a thermos. Thermos is filled with boiling water in the amount of 1 liter. The remedy must be left to infuse for 1 night, after which you can drink the medicine half an hour before meals, 50 ml at a time. You can use external agents. Honey is useful, which must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. The resulting liquid is used to lubricate the mucous membrane of the female genital organs. An example is a composition of oak bark, string, lavender and nettle root. The ratio of these components is 2:1:1:5. The elements are thoroughly mixed, then 1 tbsp is taken. mixture and diluted with boiling water in an amount of 150 ml. It is necessary to let the product brew for 2 hours, after which the mixture is filtered and diluted with 150 ml of boiling water. The decoction is ready to use, it is used for washing.
Yeast colpitis is often found in the fair sex. The disease is known to most people under the name of vaginal candidiasis or thrush. An inflammatory process develops in the vaginal mucosa. Candida fungi lead to a similar condition. However, the name thrush is not suitable for the case when the inflammation is associated with the activity of yeast-like fungi. They live in any organism and do not harm their carrier. But as soon as favorable factors appear, fungi become active.
Other diseases that provoke yeast colpitis include:
For the treatment of vaginal candidiasis, they drink a special infusion of herbs. To prepare it yourself, take the same amount of common yarrow, medicinal sage leaves, pharmacy chamomile flowers. medicinal calendula, common juniper berries, black poplar and birch buds, as well as eucalyptus twig. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Then pour two tablespoons of this collection into a thermos and pour a liter of boiling water. Next, leave the drug in a thermos overnight to let it brew. The resulting remedy should be taken within a month 30 minutes before each meal, 50-70 milliliters per approach.
If other infections are found, additional treatment is developed. One of the important areas is the restoration of PH, the microbial flora of the vagina, intestines, strengthening the immune system, and preventing relapses. During treatment procedures, sexual intercourse and alcohol intake are not recommended. It is also desirable to eat right, limit sweet, starchy foods, fried foods.
Yeast colpitis may be due to:
Symptoms of yeast colpitis
Feel free to ask other questions if they seem important to you.
With yeast colpitis, self-medication can lead to repeated phenomena, the development of fungal resistance to a particular drug, which will further complicate therapy. Elimination of the pathogen is the main task of the doctor; various means are used for this: polyenes, imidazoles, triazoles. The choice of tablets is carried out taking into account the stage of the disease, the severity of symptoms, concomitant pathologies. During pregnancy, antifungal drugs are usually prescribed in extreme cases, since most have a toxic effect and can harm the course of pregnancy. In combination with drug therapy, local treatment of vaginitis is recommended using vaginal suppositories, special creams, applications, etc. Regular washing of the external genital organs with potassium permanganate solutions, chamomile infusion, etc. is necessary.
Yeast colpitis is caused by fungi of the Candida family. Normally, the vagina contains a natural balance of a variety of bacteria and fungi, including Candida. Lactobacilli produce an acid that inhibits yeast growth. Violation of the natural balance leads to the growth of the fungus and infection of the tissues of the vagina.
The disease does not pose a danger to the fetus. However, the pitfall can be a weakened state of the body and deterioration of the immune system, which makes the body susceptible to infections and vulnerable to disease. But they, depending on the nature of the disease and the severity, can harm both the mother and the fetus. In addition, colpitis can provoke premature birth, which does not always end in a favorable outcome. With the disappearance of signs, one should not rejoice ahead of time, since the disease could go into a chronic stage and infect the fetus itself.
The reasons for the overgrowth of the fungus can be:
It is manifested by the active reproduction of the Candida fungus.
Treatment of yeast colpitis
If you have already had yeast infection during pregnancy in the past, you can avoid going to the gynecologist and follow his previous instructions or call the doctor on the phone. However, in the event that the symptoms of the disease appeared for the first time or differ significantly from the signs of an inflammatory process cured in the past, you should make an appointment with a qualified specialist.
Yeast colpitis is of 2 types: specific and nonspecific. A specific type of thrush is caused by sexual infections. Its symptoms: swelling, velvety of the walls of the vagina, with possible bleeding. Signs of a non-specific type of this disease: mucous and purulent discharge. In the second case, thrush can cause the appearance of E. coli or streptococcus. In the acute stage, colpitis is characterized by:
This ailment affects three out of four women, regardless of age and medical history, and often recurs.
If other infections are found, additional treatment is prescribed. During the treatment period, sexual intercourse and alcohol consumption are highly discouraged. It is worth paying attention to the diet and exclude or limit the use of flour, sweet and fried foods. In the treatment of yeast colpitis, special medical therapy is used, which includes:
Although yeast colpitis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease, the fungus can be contracted through oral sex. Available medicines are used for treatment. With frequent recurrences of the infection (four or more episodes in one year), the doctor will prescribe a longer course of therapy.
During treatment, the patient is advised not to drink alcohol and to refuse sexual contact. The diet is also subject to change, from which sweets, flour products and fried foods must be excluded. Treatment of colpitis relies on several principles. The doctor prescribes without fail means to improve the immune system and the protective mechanisms of the body. The patient must necessarily follow a diet, while avoiding the use of unwanted foods. To destroy pathogenic organisms, agents with antibacterial properties are used. Treatment must be timely, otherwise the inflammatory process can spread to the appendages, uterus and uterine cervix, which entails new symptoms and unpleasant consequences.
What to do in severe cases
For this reason, treatment should be based on the elimination of not only the signs of the disease, but also on the elimination of the causes that caused or contributed to the development of yeast colpitis. Therefore, self-treatment is unacceptable, since the patient is not able to determine the cause of the disease herself.
Honey perfectly saves women from such an ailment as thrush. It must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 10, and then lubricate the vaginal mucosa with the resulting liquid.
It is also worth noting that the advertising slogan "get rid of thrush once and for all" also has nothing to do with reality. You can save yourself forever from this disease, except by excluding absolutely all pathogens of yeast colpitis, and who can guarantee that your endocrine system will never fail? An advertisement tablet? Hardly.
The doctor, in turn, will ask:
In the absence of appropriate symptoms, treatment of the partner is usually not required.
Yeast colpitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, so if left untreated, it is likely that the inflammation will also cover other parts of the woman's reproductive system. Inflammation, for example, can affect the cervical canal, the uterus itself, and the appendages.
Yeast colpitis is a disease that worries a huge part of the beautiful half of humanity. In another way, this disease is called vaginal candidiasis or thrush. known to everyone from advertising.
You may need a list of basic questions to ask your doctor:
Severe cases
A common cause of thrush can be called bacteriosis, but now it has a different soil.
- He will ask you questions about your medical history. First of all, the specialist will be interested in past cases of vaginal infections and infection with sexually transmitted diseases.
- redness and swelling of the vulva;
- write down key information about your health, including current diseases and pathological conditions, as well as the names of all medications, vitamin complexes and dietary supplements that you are currently taking;
- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
- make a list of all the observed symptoms and indicate how long you observe them;
- Have you treated vaginal diseases before?
- Diseases of the endocrine system and violation of the hormonal background of the patient.
- immunosuppressants
- The onset of itching.
- The presence of pain during intercourse.
- What to do during pregnancy?
- Take a sample of vaginal discharge. Laboratory testing of a sample of vaginal fluids can determine the specific type of fungus that caused the infection. This is especially important in the treatment of recurrent colpitis.
- there were other symptoms of the disease.
- drugs that strengthen the immune system and the body as a whole;
- Damage to the mucous membrane of the vagina.
- avoid douching or using tampons before visiting a doctor so that he can adequately assess the nature of vaginal discharge;
- Lack of personal hygiene or poor quality procedures.
- Symptoms of the disease: how to recognize it?
- public treatment. Antifungal vaginal suppositories and creams sold over-the-counter in pharmacies are an adequate self-control measure for infection and help many women get rid of the fungus without visiting a gynecologist. Topical treatment usually lasts three to seven days. If the violation of the natural balance in the vagina is yeast, pregnancy colpitis should be treated only locally.
- Preventive measures. If you are suffering from a recurrent infection, your doctor will recommend a prophylactic regimen, which should be followed strictly. The action of the regime begins immediately after getting rid of the symptoms of colpitis. Most often, a single dose of fluconazole (one tablet) is prescribed to be taken every week for six months. Some gynecologists recommend to their patients a more gentle therapy, consisting in the use of clotrimazole (in the form of suppositories) for the same period.
- Short term therapy. Antifungal drugs are available in the form of creams, ointments, tablets, and suppositories (candles). Usually, the inflammation resolves after a course of treatment lasting one, three or seven days, depending on the medication chosen. Butoconazole, Clotrimazole, Miconazole (Monistat) and Terconazole are effective. When applied, side effects may occur in the form of a slight burning sensation or irritation. An alternative form of contraception may need to be used, as suppositories and creams are oil-based and may compromise the protection provided by latex condoms.
- stress and depression.
- itching in the vagina. aggravated in the evening or at rest,
- other diseases
To determine if you have a yeast infection, your doctor will:
Another decoction for thrush is made for washing. This procedure should be carried out before going to bed. Take lavender, string herb, oak bark, nettle root and mix all the ingredients in a ratio of 1:1:2:5 respectively. Mix everything thoroughly, and then dilute one tablespoon of this mixture with 150 milliliters of boiling water. Leave the product to infuse for two hours, then strain and dilute again with the same amount of boiling water. After that, the decoction can be considered ready for use.
Diagnostics
The disease is inflammatory, namely: the mucous membrane of the vagina becomes inflamed. Its development is caused by yeast-like fungi from the genus Candida, hence one of the names of yeast colpitis. The ailment received the popular name "thrush" because of its symptoms, which will be described below.
In order to avoid serious complications, treatment must begin immediately after the discovery of colpitis. Otherwise, the inflammatory process can affect the uterus, appendages, uterine cervix. The consequence of neglected colpitis can be dangerous diseases or infertility.
Drugs that cause candidiasis include:
There are many factors that can trigger the inflammatory process. The most common include:
Clinical picture
This disease is characterized by:
If yeast colpitis is detected, in no case should you self-medicate. This can cause its reappearance and the development of fungal resistance to the drugs taken. Be sure to eliminate the pathogen itself. Doctors use polyenes or triazoles for this. When choosing tablets, the stage of development of the disease and comorbidities are taken into account. Drug treatment is best combined with local treatment in the form of vaginal suppositories and creams. You also need to wash the external genitalia with a solution of potassium permanganate or chamomile.
Make sure you have done the following before going to the clinic or health care center:
Folk remedies are an additional method by which yeast colpitis is treated. Before using them, you should consult with your healthcare professional, as patients may be allergic to some components or have other problems. The use of folk methods includes the use of decoctions and tinctures inside. To prepare the product, you will need the following components:
Therapy for severe yeast colpitis may consist of the following:
The clinical picture of yeast-like colpitis in the acute stage is characterized by such signs as:
Treating a Mild Yeast Infection
Yeast colpitis is divided into two types: non-specific and specific. In the first form, the patient has mucous, and sometimes even purulent discharge. With a specific form, swelling of the vagina is observed, the walls of the organ become velvety, bleeding often occurs. Symptoms of yeast colpitis must be characterized by the following manifestations:
Symptoms of a yeast infection can be mild to moderate in intensity and include:
Treatment with kefir and chamomile
Yeast colpitis - infection of the tissues of the mucous membrane of the vagina with fungi of the genus Candida. Gynecological disease provokes a change in the balance of the microflora of the body. Non-compliance with medical prescriptions and self-treatment contribute to the recurrence of pathology, the development of resistance of pathogenic microflora to the drug, which complicates the therapy.
Yeast colpitis is a sexually transmitted infection that affects 9 out of 10 women during their lifetime. The causative agent of the disease, the fungus Candida, is part of the natural microflora of the vagina, therefore, against the background of general health, it is not dangerous. When immunity is weakened, bacteria become active and multiply rapidly.
Chronic thrush poses a threat to the reproductive system. Yeast-like fungus suppresses healthy microflora, spreads beyond the vagina - into the uterus, appendages, bladder, which causes infertility, habitual miscarriage.
The causes of yeast colpitis are not only physiological, but also psychological in nature. The disease can develop both against the background of a weakened immune system, infection from a partner, including after oral sex, and as a result of constant stress, discomfort from wearing uncomfortable, low-quality underwear.
To "catch" thrush, certain conditions are necessary, because even a weakened body is able to fight the infection on its own. The following factors increase the risk of yeast-like colpitis by an order of magnitude:
- long-term antibiotic treatment, chemotherapy - suppress healthy microflora;
- taking hormones - reduces the acidity of the vaginal secretion;
- damage to the mucous layer lining the vagina - contributes to direct infection;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - the number of lactobacilli decreases.
The activation of the fungus in women is facilitated by insufficient hygiene or improper use of pads, but if there are severe chronic pathologies - diabetes, anemia, pyelonephritis, HIV, then the disease can become a constant "companion" for many years. During pregnancy, hormonal imbalance increases, therefore, a favorable environment is created for the growth of Candida fungus colonies.
To select effective drugs, a comprehensive diagnostic examination is carried out, the task of which is to establish the main cause of yeast colpitis.
Yeast Infection Symptoms
Thrush is easy to detect: first of all, white curdled discharge appears. Other symptoms are less specific and may indicate the activation of pathogenic flora - chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma.
What symptoms should be looked out for?
- Edema of the genital organs.
- The appearance on the skin (pubis, external labia) bubbles with a clear liquid.
- Unpleasant itching and burning in the vaginal area.
- Pain when urinating.
The longer the disease proceeds, the deeper the spores of the fungus penetrate the body. If at the initial stage they cover only the vaginal mucosa, forming a thick coating or even a crust, then at the peak the cells penetrate the bloodstream and are transported to other organs.
It is noteworthy that at each stage the disease "stops" for several years, so complications occur only in very advanced cases.
If yeast colpitis has taken a chronic form, then later it manifests itself either by relapses - with an exacerbation of symptoms, or persists - discharge, itching persists, but less pronounced.
How to treat yeast colpitis
A yeast infection is highly treatable. Depending on the neglect of the process, the course can take from several days to several months. If colpitis is caused by an association of microorganisms, complex therapy is carried out.
Groups of drugs for the treatment of yeast colpitis
The tactics of treatment is selected by the doctor. During pregnancy, the list of safe drugs is limited, so self-medication is unacceptable.
Violation of the dosage and frequency of administration can cause a decrease in the therapeutic effect. An untreated disease becomes chronic, and the risk of complications increases.
In order for the course of therapy to provide the desired result, various treatment tactics are used, including in combination with folk remedies and immunomodulators.
Patient Questions
Can colpitis occur with the use of local contraceptives? Galina
There is an intention to put the Navy. However, I heard that intrauterine devices can cause inflammation, colpitis. This is true? Can replace the spiral with other contraceptives?
Good afternoon, Galina! Among other factors provoking the development of colpitis are contraceptives of various principles of action. Indeed, IUDs and other means of preventing pregnancy can cause disturbances in the balance of physiological microflora and create foci of inflammation, which is inevitably accompanied by the colonization of pathogenic microbes. Most often, contraceptives provoke colpitis in women who have not yet given birth to children. Although for those who have already become mothers, spirals and other local contraceptives may pose a risk of colpitis. We recommend consulting with our experts!
What drugs are taken in the treatment of colpitis? Guest
Often began to appear "thrush", or as the doctors say - "colpitis". I would like to get rid of this disease once and for all. Are there any effective drugs?
Good afternoon! Effective treatment of colpitis is possible only with complex methods, involving the elimination of the causes of inflammation, the destruction of pathogenic microflora, and the restoration of the structure of vaginal tissues. For these purposes, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antifungal agents are used. It also requires etiotropic and hormonal treatment, restoration of the balance of active physiological microflora. Recommended drugs such as Terzhinan, Polygynax, Nystatin, Clotrimazole in suppositories, Metronidazole, Acyclovir, Bonafton.
Yeast colpitis - infection of the tissues of the mucous membrane of the vagina with fungi of the genus Candida. Gynecological disease provokes a change in the balance of the microflora of the body. Non-compliance with medical prescriptions and self-treatment contribute to the recurrence of pathology, the development of resistance of pathogenic microflora to the drug, which complicates the therapy.
Yeast colpitis is a sexually transmitted infection that affects 9 out of 10 women during their lifetime. The causative agent of the disease, the fungus Candida, is part of the natural microflora of the vagina, therefore, against the background of general health, it is not dangerous. When immunity is weakened, bacteria become active and multiply rapidly.
Chronic thrush poses a threat to the reproductive system. Yeast-like fungus suppresses healthy microflora, spreads beyond the vagina - into the uterus, appendages, bladder, which causes infertility, habitual miscarriage.
Causes of yeast colpitis
The causes of yeast colpitis are not only physiological, but also psychological in nature. The disease can develop both against the background of a weakened immune system, infection from a partner, including after oral sex, and as a result of constant stress, discomfort from wearing uncomfortable, low-quality underwear.
To "catch" thrush, certain conditions are necessary, because even a weakened body is able to fight the infection on its own. The following factors increase the risk of yeast-like colpitis by an order of magnitude:
- long-term antibiotic treatment, chemotherapy - suppress healthy microflora;
- taking hormones - reduces the acidity of the vaginal secretion;
- damage to the mucous layer lining the vagina - contributes to direct infection;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - the number of lactobacilli decreases.
The activation of the fungus in women is facilitated by insufficient hygiene or improper use of pads, but if there are severe chronic pathologies - diabetes, anemia, pyelonephritis, HIV, then the disease can become a constant "companion" for many years. During pregnancy, hormonal imbalance increases, therefore, a favorable environment is created for the growth of Candida fungus colonies.
To select effective drugs, a comprehensive diagnostic examination is carried out, the task of which is to establish the main cause of yeast colpitis.
Yeast Infection Symptoms
Thrush is easy to detect: first of all, white curdled discharge appears. Other symptoms are less specific and may indicate the activation of pathogenic flora - chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma.
What symptoms should be looked out for?
- Edema of the genital organs.
- The appearance on the skin (pubis, external labia) bubbles with a clear liquid.
- Unpleasant itching and burning in the vaginal area.
- Pain when urinating.
The longer the disease proceeds, the deeper the spores of the fungus penetrate the body. If at the initial stage they cover only the vaginal mucosa, forming a thick coating or even a crust, then at the peak the cells penetrate the bloodstream and are transported to other organs.
It is noteworthy that at each stage the disease "stops" for several years, so complications occur only in very advanced cases.
If yeast colpitis has taken a chronic form, then later it manifests itself either by relapses - with an exacerbation of symptoms, or persists - discharge, itching persists, but less pronounced.
How to treat yeast colpitis
A yeast infection is highly treatable. Depending on the neglect of the process, the course can take from several days to several months. If colpitis is caused by an association of microorganisms, complex therapy is carried out.
Groups of drugs for the treatment of yeast colpitis
The tactics of treatment is selected by the doctor. During pregnancy, the list of safe drugs is limited, so self-medication is unacceptable.
Violation of the dosage and frequency of administration can cause a decrease in the therapeutic effect. An untreated disease becomes chronic, and the risk of complications increases.
In order for the course of therapy to provide the desired result, various treatment tactics are used, including in combination with folk remedies and immunomodulators.