Causes, main symptoms, colpitis treatment

Colpitis, otherwise called vaginitis, means inflammation of the mucous membrane of the inner sexual organ of a woman - the vagina. The main pathogens of the disease can be viruses (herpes, papilloma), fungi (candida), bacteria (chlamydia, Trichomonas, E. coli).

Causes of colpitis

The vagina of a woman is inhabited by various microorganisms that make up his basic microflora. Excessive reproduction of some of these microorganisms leads to the onset of the disease. An integral part of the vaginal microflora is lactobacilli. Their main function is to protect the body from the development of pathogens in it. Under certain conditions, the number of lactobacilli can decrease significantly, which will eventually lead to the vaginal colonization by harmful harmful microorganisms. It is their active activity that leads to inflammation.

The main reasons for the development of colpitis are:

• Hormonal failure in the body;
• Taking certain medications;
• Presence of other diseases of the reproductive system (uterine myoma, endometriosis);
• Decreased protective functions of the body;
• Insufficient hygiene of the genitals;
• Damage to the vagina as a result of childbirth or rough sexual intercourse.

Most diseases of the female reproductive system have similar signs, so accurate diagnosis of them is available only to a qualified specialist. To notice the development of colpitis can be due to the appearance of severe itching in the genital area, the appearance of nonspecific discharge and unpleasant odor from the vagina, the appearance of pain at the time of sexual intercourse. To get rid of unpleasant symptoms of the disease can be at home, but it is best to entrust the colpitis treatment specialist.

Currently, there are three main types of colpitis:

• Candida or yeast caused by the multiplication in the vagina of fungi of genus candida, which are the cause of all known yeast infections known to all women;
• Atrophic, which occurs when there is a disturbance in the production of hormones by the ovaries;
• Trichomonas, accompanying the development of trichomoniasis.

Today, there are a lot of drugs for the treatment of candida colpitis (drugs "Pimafucin", "Diflucan", "Nystatin", "Clotrimazole", "Terzhinan"), produced in the form of suppositories for topical application and tablets. The treatment of atrophic colpitis is aimed primarily at eliminating the unpleasant symptoms of the disease with topical preparations. The emergence of this type of colpitis is associated with a decrease in the blood of a female sex hormone as a result of the onset of menopause. Trichomonas colpitis is treated mainly with antimicrobial agents (drugs "Furazolidon", "Trichomonacid", "Osarsol").

Treatment of colpitis in pregnancy

A frequent companion of pregnant women is thrush, or yeast colpitis. The development of the disease in this case is associated with a weakening of immunity or a change in the hormonal background. Treatment of colpitis in women waiting for a child is very difficult, because the use of most drugs in their position is highly undesirable. Attempts to self-relieve the symptoms of a disease are all the more unacceptable. With thrush during pregnancy, a combination of local treatment in the form of douching of the vagina with decoctions of medicinal herbs, the use of certain types of creams and suppositories with the intake of oral medications such as "Pimafucin", "Terzhinan", "Nystatin" is recommended. In the case of Trichomonas colpitis, the drug "Clotrimazole" is prescribed.

Treatment Colpitis folk remedies

Many women are trying to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of the disease on their own, using folk medicine. Many experts do not recommend this. First, such treatment can not give a positive result. Secondly, some people's councils are simply dangerous for women's health. Colpitis treatment with the methods of traditional medicine is best used as an additional to the main therapy of the disease. The most popular folk remedy for alleviating the symptoms of the disease are the decoctions of various herbs sold in the pharmacy: calendula, chamomile, celandine, yarrow, nettle. Douching with medicinal broths helps to relieve inflammation and eliminate itching in the intimate area. Before using any remedy, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor.