Bacteria Vaginosis

Bacteria vaginosis is a common misspelling of bacterial vaginosis.  Bacteria vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection among women who are pregnant and need to be particularly aware of this problem.  Bacteria vaginosis has been associated with preterm delivery, premature of the membranes, infection of the chorion and amnion, histologic chorioamnionitis, and infection of amniotic fluid.  It is one of three major types of vaginal infections. The other two major vaginal infections are monilia and trichomonas.

What are the Main Symptoms of Bacteria Vaginosis?

Usual symptoms are smelly vaginal discharges with a “fish-like” odor, burning urination, and moderate to severe itching.  However, most women with BV report no signs or symptoms at all.  Other possible symptoms of BV are strong, unpleasant vaginal odor after sexual intercourse. Women who experience these symptoms should promptly see their physicians to get tested for BV and rule out a sexually-transmitted disease.

What is the Treatment for Bacteria Vaginosis?

Many women often mistakenly think they have a “yeast infection” and treat themselves when, in fact, they have bacteria  vaginosis that will not respond to self-treatment with over-the-counter yeast medications. Bacteria vaginosis is treated when there are obvious symptoms, if you are about to have a medical procedure such as IUCD insertion or a gynaecological procedure, or if you are pregnant.  Treatment is especially important in pregnant women.  Although BV will sometimes clear up without treatment, all women with symptoms of BV should be treated to avoid complications. Bacteria vaginosis can easily be treated with Metronidazole or Clindamycin.  Both are topical vaginal creams that are applied to the effected vaginal area. The Metronidazole vaginal cream products appear to be the best of the antibiotic treatment options.

Bacteria vaginosis is quite a common condition amongst a lot of women worldwide.  BV is the most common cause of vaginitis symptoms among women of childbearing age. Fortunately most cases of bacteria vaginosis resolve with treatment and don’t cause any complications.  See your health care provider for precise testing and to get the most appropriate and effective treatment right away.