What is vaginitis?

The vagina is a reproductive organ unique to women and is also the place where women are most susceptible to gynecological diseases. Among the gynecological diseases related to the vagina, vaginitis is the most common one. In life, whether married women or unmarried girls, they may suffer from vaginitis. There are many causes of vaginitis. If women do not pay attention to it in daily life, they are very likely to suffer from vaginitis. So, what is vaginitis?

1. What is vaginitis?

1. Vaginitis is one of the more common gynecological diseases in clinical practice. The treatment plans vary depending on the infecting pathogen. Common types of vaginitis include Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis and senile vaginitis.

The treatment of trichomoniasis is mainly due to infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. Metronidazole gel or metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets can be used topically, or metronidazole tablets can be taken orally.

2. Fungal vaginitis is caused by infection with Candida albicans. You can use terbinafine hydrochloride vaginal effervescent tablets topically, or take fluconazole orally.

3. Bacterial vaginosis is an infection caused by a decrease in Lactobacillus and an increase in Gardnerella and anaerobic bacteria in the vagina. It can be treated with drugs such as metronidazole or tinidazole.

4. Senile vaginitis is caused by a decrease in estrogen in the body and low immunity. The main treatment is to supplement estrogen to increase the resistance of the vagina and inhibit the growth of bacteria in the vagina. However, it is particularly important to point out that drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited while taking metronidazole and tinidazole.

2. How is vaginitis caused?

1. Extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics

There are many bacteria in the vagina of healthy women. These bacteria will not cause disease under normal circumstances. However, if antibiotics are used for a long time, the ecology of the bacterial flora will be destroyed, which will then cause vaginitis.

2. Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the level of sex hormones in the body will increase significantly, which will increase the glycogen content of the vaginal epithelial cells and the acidity of the vaginal environment. Such an environment is conducive to the growth of Candida albicans and can easily cause vaginitis.

3. Diabetes

After suffering from diabetes, blood sugar metabolism in the body will be impaired and blood sugar levels will rise, which will also increase the glycogen content of vaginal epithelial cells, making it easier for Candida to grow and cause vaginitis.

4. Use of corticosteroids

Long-term use of corticosteroids will reduce the phagocytic ability of white blood cells and the body's immunity will also decrease; at the same time, corticosteroids can also increase the body's blood sugar level, increasing the possibility of candidal vaginitis.