Treatment of bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy

Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy is an infection caused by vaginal Gardnerella and hypoxic bacteria, which can cause great harm to patients. So what are the treatments for bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy? Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy can cause imbalance in the female vagina, increased secretions, vulvar itching and other symptoms. The disease is generally transmitted through sexual contact. Let us learn more about it.

1. General treatment

Keep the vulva clean and dry and avoid scratching. Do not eat spicy foods. Change your underwear frequently and wash it with warm water. Do not mix it with other clothes to avoid cross infection.

2. Medication

(1) Metronidazole is currently considered to have reliable therapeutic effects and should be taken twice a day for 7 consecutive days.

(2) Methicillin (clomiphene) is used for 3 days.

(3) Thiamphenicol (Thiamycin) is effective against a variety of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and has a good therapeutic effect on the growth of anaerobic bacteria, so it can also be used.

(4) Cleansing and ampicillin can also be used. In recent years, it has been advocated that no treatment is needed for asymptomatic people.

3. Local therapy

Topical medications can be used for treatment, such as metronidazole suppositories, once a night for 7 consecutive days.

4. Treatment of comorbidities

If other pathogens are detected, use medications targeting those pathogens to avoid the abuse of antibiotics. Pay attention to the medication for systemic conditions, and provide support and immunotherapy at the same time, and pay attention to adverse drug reactions.

5. Partner therapy

Male sex partners are treated at the same time.

We hope that the above analysis on the treatment methods of bacterial vaginitis during pregnancy will help female patients. We also hope that pregnant female friends who suffer from bacterial vaginitis will pay attention to medication treatment, eat less spicy and irritating foods, keep the vulva clean and hygienic, and make sure to expose underwear to the sun after washing.