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Fishy Vaginal Odor | Bacterial Vaginosis
Vaginal odor is usually caused from inflammation of the vaginal
area. This is almost always a result of infection in or around
the vagina. The most common infection that causes this fishy
vaginal odor is bacterial vaginosis.
What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal condition that is
most often recognized by a fishy vaginal discharge. This is a
result from an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina. You
may have heard of Gardnerella vaginitis. This is what this
condition used to be called. It was named after the bacteria
that was thought to cause the condition. New research found that
there are several different species of bacteria that live
naturally in the vaginal area. Gardnerella is not the only
bacteria causing all the odor. The name of this condition has
been changed to bacteria vaginosis to reflect these new
findings. When all the different species of bacteria become
imbalanced, you will notice a vaginal discharge that is
associated with a fishy odor.
Bacterial vaginosis is not a STD. It is not passed by sex. It is
very embarrassing and disturbing but it is not dangerous. If you
notice an unusual discharge, you should have it checked so you
can rule out chlamydia and gonorrhea which are serious
infections.
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are a foul, fishy odor and a
grayish white discharge. The amount of the discharge varies so
there is no amount that is considered "normal". There are no
other symptoms. If you have a vaginal discharge that is abnormal
for you, it is a good idea to see a health practitioner to rule
out all other conditions. Some women with bacterial vaginosis
will experience no symptoms at all.
What causes bacterial vaginosis?
Current research has determined it is an imbalance of natural
vaginal bacteria that causes bacterial vaginosis. The problem is
it is not possible to determine which bacteria is out of
balance. Consequently, locating the offending bacteria and
eradicating it is not a solution.
How is bacterial vaginosis diagnosed?
Generally, your doctor will perform a pelvic exam to rule out
other, more serious, problems. A sample of the discharge will be
collected to examine under a microscope. Bacterial
vaginosis can
be distinguished from other common problems, such as yeast, with
this microscopic exam.
There is a particular test your doctor can perform called a
"whiff test". A drop of potassium hydroxide testing solution is
added to the discharge. The result is usually a strong fishy
odor.
How do you treat bacterial vaginosis?
The most common treatment for bacterial vaginosis is
antibiotics. Usually, one course of treatment is successful. A
small percentage of women will experience recurrent symptoms
within a month. Consequently, a second course of antibiotics
will be prescribed.
As women, we know that taking antibiotics to cure this problem
will almost absolutely cause another problem, yeast infection.
This is why more and more women are seeking natural, herbal
remedies for this problem. With the antibiotics, you are trading
one problem for another, more difficult, problem.
Are there complications of bacterial vaginosis?
Once bacterial vaginosis is treated, the problem is usually
over. No special follow-up is necessary if the symptoms
disappear. The infection is not transmitted sexually so sexual
partners need not be treated.
If you are pregnant, bacterial vaginosis can cause premature
labor, premature birth, infection of the amniotic fluid, and
infection of the uterus. You doctor will probably test for
bacterial vaginosis early in your pregnancy. Any unusual
discharge during pregnancy should be reported immediately to
your doctor or mid-wife.
Is there a safe, natural remedy for bacterial vaginosis?
Enzara, a product manufactured by Selmedica Healthcare is a very
good, natural remedy for bacterial vaginosis. It eliminates the
need for antibiotics so you can treat your problem without
getting another problem.
Read more about Enzara here,
http://www.allnaturalcures.net/dl/enzara.htm
About the author:
About this author: Margaret Albright is a student of Naturopathy
and an editor for the website All Natural Cures | Home Remedies
and More (http://www.allnaturalcures.net) - All safe, natural
cures and home remedies. Copyright 2005 ~ AllNaturalCures.net ~
All Rights Reserved Re-print conditions: Include About this
author information with a clickable link to
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