What causes bacterial vaginosis

What causes bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common diseases in women of childbearing age. Some patients have no obvious clinical symptoms, while others may experience increased leucorrhea, vulvar itching, thin and heavy discharge, and a fishy odor. This disease requires laboratory tests to diagnose diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis and Candidiasis.

1. Decrease in lactobacilli. Bacterial vaginosis is usually caused by an imbalance in vaginal flora, especially a decrease in lactobacilli. Under normal circumstances, lactobacilli are the most abundant flora in the vagina and can secrete lactic acid, maintain the acidic environment of the vagina, inhibit other harmful microorganisms, and maintain the balance of the flora. If lactobacilli are significantly reduced, the vaginal microenvironment will be unbalanced, harmful microorganisms will multiply in large numbers, and thus cause vaginal diseases.

2. Unhealthy sex life. If you have many sexual partners or frequent sexual intercourse, the risk of bacterial vaginosis will increase greatly. This disease is more common in sexually active women. If it is not treated in time and the lifestyle is not changed, it may lead to infertility.

3. Improper cleaning. Frequent flushing of the vagina with detergents can lead to an imbalance in the vaginal flora, causing overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria and increasing the risk of bacterial vaginosis.

4. Long-term smoking. Frequent smoking has a great impact on the body, easily leading to low immunity and inducing bacterial vaginosis. Multiple pregnancies, menstrual intercourse, surgery, etc. can also induce the disease, and patients usually have to pay more attention.

The above are the main causes of bacterial vaginosis, including a decrease in lactobacilli, poor sexual life, long-term smoking, improper cleaning, multiple pregnancies, etc. The incidence of bacterial vaginosis is high, usually mixed infection, with increased vaginal discharge as the main feature, often accompanied by itching or burning sensation. This disease is mainly treated with drugs, and anti-anaerobic drugs are commonly used for treatment, such as metronidazole, tinidazole, clindamycin, etc. Patients must pay attention to vulvar cleanliness at ordinary times, but do not abuse detergents.