Ramon Leung asked:


Anybody suffering from yeast infections will know how terrible it is and how difficult it is to find a solution that will not only relieve the symptoms of yeast infection but that will cure the infection as well.

The symptoms of yeast infection differ from one person to the next. Symptoms of yeast infection consist of itching, burning, redness, and irritation of the vaginal area. It is crucial for you to undergo a course of treatment if you are affected by yeast infection.

However, before you get it sure that you have been affected by yeast infection, you should know the symptoms of yeast infection. Do not mistake the symptoms of yeast infection for some other diseases or some other infections.

The symptoms of yeast infections depend much upon the genetic constitution of the body and the general health of the affected person. It is for this very motive that there are such a huge number

and variety of symptoms of yeast infection.

Vaginitis can be caused by a number of infections, including bacteria (such as Gardnerella and gonorrhea), protozoans (such as trichomonas), and yeast (Candida). Vulvitis, like vaginitis, may be caused by a number of diverse infections.

Vaginal yeast infections arise when new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area, or when there is an increase in the amount of yeast already present in the ****** relative to the quantity of normal bacteria.

Vaginal yeast infections can also arise as a result of injury to the inner vagina, such as after chemotherapy. Also, women with suppressed immune systems (for example, those taking cortisone-related medications such as prednisone) develop vaginal yeast infections more frequently than women with normal immunity.

Other conditions that may predispose women to developing vaginal yeast infections include diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, and taking oral contraceptives.

Seventy-five percent of all women will experience at least one vaginal yeast infection during her life and many are plagued by recurrent yeast infections. Severe yeast infections may cause swelling of the ***** and in some cases women experience painful and/or frequent ********* which is caused by inflammation of the urinary opening.

Excessive vaginal discharge which is thicker than normal, appears whiter and curd-like (almost like cottage cheese) will be noticeable in women experiencing vaginal yeast infections. Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the normal fungi that lives in the vaginal area. Other factors that often contribute to yeast infections include pregnancy, obesity, PMS, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes.

Yeast infections are frequent among women infected by HIV and women who suffer from recurrent episodes of yeast infection should be tested for HIV infection. Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and herpes can be mistaken for yeast infections because some of the symptoms are similar–there is discharge associated with gonorrhea and herpes may often cause itching.

If yes, then you should consume cranberry juice to improve the resistance of your body against infections and diseases. Yeastrol is a common solution to treat multiple symptoms of yeast infection in both men and women.



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Emma asked:


Bacterial Vaginosis or BV may be caused by overgrowth of an organism called Gardnerella and anaerobic bacteria in the ******. Symptoms of this disease are a burning or itching sensation in the ******. An unpleasant fishy odor is also a well known symptom.

Say Goodbye to Bacterial Vaginosis Forever

If you are suffering from BV you should use natural cures for bacterial vaginosis to treat it effectively. This is mainly because, if you treat it with prescription antibiotics, you gain temporary relief. If you find that the inflammation repeatedly reappears, don’t start worrying just yet.

There are basically 2 types of bacteria within the ******. One is bad and the other good. When antibiotics are administered to your body, the “quick fix” drugs eliminate not only the bad bacteria but also the good ones, thereby weakening the body’s natural defenses. Once the effect of the antibiotics cease, the bacteria start growing again.



Now, again the good bacteria alone cannot counteract the overgrowth of the bad bacteria and as a result, the entire process is repeated. This is, precisely, the reason why, you should resort to using natural cures for bacterial vaginosis if you are suffering from BV. Given below are some of them.

1. Bacteria present in live yogurt are similar to the good bacteria present within the ******. So, the count of good bacteria in the ****** may be naturally increased if you soak a tampon in plain yogurt and introduce it into the ****** for about 2 hours. Eating natural yogurt may also help.

2. Wrap some ice or an ice pack in a clean towel and apply it to the area to get instant relief from the itching and burning sensation.

3. Another one of the natural cures for bacterial vaginosis is to wear loose, cotton panties. You should facilitate air circulation in the affected area. For that, you may wear comfortable cotton panties.

4. Take a bath in lukewarm water which has 2 cups of apple cider vinegar added to it.

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(b) Scabies. Infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei can affect the ***** well as other parts of the body. The parasite burrows through the’ laying ova in its tunnel. Vesicles and pustules result and, because of

intense irritation, scratching causes excoriation. Benzyl benzoate appli tion is used.

(c) Enterobius vermicularis. Threadworms from the **** may call vulval irritation in children. The worms are easily seen in the stools, the irritation is relieved when they are eradicated from the bowel.

Vulvitis due to sensitivity reactions

The vulval skin may become sensitized to many agents, with result’ dermatitis. These agents include ointments prescribed by doctors or boll by the patient from chemists for the relief of pruritis, and detergen deodorants and dusting powders. Sensitivity may occur to contracepti creams, to the rubber of contraceptive caps or condoms, or to pow used with them.

In any case of vulvitis careful enquiry must be made about any 10 applications to the vulval area and any recent changes in the use of to’ preparations or contraceptives. Patch tests can sometimes identify

offending agent. Any substance under suspicion must be withdra and zinc or calamine cream applied. Betamethasone valerate ointm (Betnovate) or hydrocortisone ointment may be used; but ointme containing benzocaine or antihistamines should be avoided, as sensiti ; to these is not uncommon. Many successes will be obtained merely withdrawing all local applications and by stopping the patient scratc ‘ To do this it is often necessary to give a sedative at night to ensure that patient sleeps soundly without scratching.

Vulvitis secondary to vaginal discharge or urinary disorders

Vulvitis may be secondary to vaginitis; for example, in cases of prof discharge due to infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. Irritation will oc if there is sufficient vaginal discharge from any cause to keep the vul skin continually moist, and scratching will add to the damage to the’ If there is urinary incontinence, especially if the urine is also infect vulvitis may ensue. The association with glycosuria has already been me tioned. In vulval dermatitis of long standing there may be some thicke ‘ and pigmentation of the skin, but the skin soon recovers when the ca is removed.

Vulval dystrophies

These conditions have previously been classified under the three head’ leukoplakia, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, and kraurosis. The term leuk plakia (Greek, white plate) has been criticized because it has no clinical

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knees flexed, does not afford such a good view of the ***** and does not permit the easy introduction of a speculum, but is a convenient position for bimanual palpation.

4. Lithotomy position If the examination is made under anaesthesia, this is the best position. The patient lies on her back, with the buttocks drawn to the edge of the table and the thighs abducted and flexed on the abdomen, and kept in position by supports. Because of the extent of the exposure, unanaesthetized patients do not like this position; nevertheless it is routinely used in other countries and in departments of genito-urinary medicine.

For vaginal examination the bladder must be empty. The examination is made in a methodical manner. First the presence or absence of vaginal discharge is noted, then the ***** and ******** are examined for signs of infection, ulceration, new growths or swellings. The ***** are separated and the urethral orifice is inspected; the urethra is compressed from behind forwards to see if there is any urethral discharge. The patient is asked to strain and cough; the presence of any stress incontinence is noted. The orifices of Bartholin’s ducts are examined.

To make a visual examination of the ****** a speculum is employed. Care must be taken to avoid hurting the patient. A sterile lubricant is used. This should be presented from a tube, so that it cannot become contami- nated and cause cross-infection of one patient by another. It should be transparent, so that discharge can be distinguished, and should not contain antiseptics which will interfere with bacteriological examination or the search for other organisms such as trichomonads.

Two forms of specula are in common use. (Fig. 6.1). 1. Sims’ speculum. This was devised to display vesicovaginal fistulae. It consists of two concave blades of different sizes, with a handle connecting

them.

2. Cusco’s or bivalve speculum. This consists of two blades fixed together by a hinge at the vulval end of the instrument. I t gives an excellent view of the cervix, and when screwed open remains steady in the ****** without being held.

Examination of discharge. The amount and nature of any discharge should be noted. Patients will occasionally complain of discharge when little or none exists, or alterna- tively deny all knowledge of an obviously copious discharge. A discharge may be mucoid; thick and white with infection with Candida albicans; purulent and offensive with infection with Trichomonas vaginalis; or blood-stained with a malignant ulcer or with a foreign body.

Although it is often possible to make a diagnosis of the probable cause of the discharge by clinical examination, diagnosis cannot be fmal without examining the discharge by the methods described in Chapter 13 (p. 108).

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Emma asked:

There are very good reasons why natural treatments for bacterial vaginosis are a very good option. Bacterial Vaginosis is an inflammation of the vaginal tissues which causes unpleasant symptoms. In itself though, it is not an “infection” as such, although that is how many people refer to it.

If you visit the doctor for treatment for bacterial vaginosis, you are very likely to be prescribed antibiotics. It is vital that you understand that this will only treat the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and not the cause.

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Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of naturally occurring bacteria within the ******. There are two types of bacterial vaginosis present in the ******. One type is beneficial to overall vaginal health and is called Lactobacillus. The other, Gardnerella, is harmful if allowed to overgrow. Under normal circumstances, the bacteria live in harmony, with the beneficial bacteria naturally controlling levels of the harmful bacteria. When something happens to cause an imbalance in the ****** which is so significant that it cannot be controlled, the unpleasant symptoms of bacterial vaginosis will occur. The symptoms will include itching, burning and a bad smelling fishy vaginal discharge which will be gray or white in color and fairly thin in consistency. In addition, some women also experience symptoms similar to those of a urinary infection.

There can be various causes of the imbalance, and to prevent outbreaks of bacterial vaginosis, it is vital to treat the causes as treating the symptoms only can result in bacterial vaginosis never really going away, with women suffering from repeated outbreaks.

Antibiotics work by killing off all bacteria within the vagina, both good and bad. So although the symptoms will normally subside within a few days, as soon as bacteria is naturally replenished, the symptoms will begin all over again. This is because the good bacteria will not have built themselves up to a sufficient level to keep control.

Did you realize that over 70% of women who take antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis will have a repeat attack within a few weeks?

Natural treatments for bacterial vaginosis work in a completely different, but nonetheless more effective way. Rather than just treating the unpleasant symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, they treat the root causes, thus ensuring that there is far less likelihood of it returning at all. Indeed, many natural treatment strategies go even further than this and provide robust, comprehensive techniques which are guaranteed to prevent future outbreaks.

What you must bear in mind is that there are many self help tips which will give you natural treatments for bacterial vaginosis and there is no doubt that some of these can help to bring some relief. However, it is important to understand that because the causes of bacterial vaginosis are often subtle and multi-faceted, the correct treatment also needs to be, meaning that if a treatment is to be successful it will need to use strategies tailored to your individual needs.

Natural Treatments For Fast Relief

The following will help give some immediate relief from the symptoms:

* Take a bath into which you have added a couple of cups of cider vinegar-this can help temporarily neuralize the conditions in the vaginal, thus stopping the burning

* Soak a tampon in natural live yogurt. As this is rich in Lactobacillus it will help replenish the beneficial bacteria

* Some women find that an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) and applied directly to the area can help to calm the area down

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There is a natural increase in the vaginal moisture or ’secretion’ at the time of ovulation, premenstrually and during pregnancy. The contraceptive pill may cause an increase in cervical secretion and a cervical erosion. The term leucorrhoea, which is now infrequently used, should be confmed to an increase in the physiological secretion. When infection supervenes, the clear or white secretion becomes purulent and yellow. Vulval irritation often accompanies infection.

Common organisms causing infective vaginal discharge in adult women are Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (see p. 138) and Gardnerella vaginalis. Infection with Oz/amydia trachomatis (see p. 139) may also occur, although this does not produce much evident discharge. There may be simultaneous infection with more than one of these organisms, and in departments of genito-urinary medicine all these possibilities are routinely investigated, together with a serological test for syphilis. In every case tactful but thorough enquiry about sexual contacts must be made; one sexual partner cannot be infected by venereal disease unless one of the two partners has had a third contact.

Vaginal thrush

(mycotic vaginitis) Infection with Candida albicans is especially likely to occur in patients who have glycosuria; the urine must be examined for sugar in every case in which this infection is found. Apart from cases of diabetes, infection may occur during pregnancy when the renal threshold for glucose may be low. Infection may also occur in patients who are using oral contraceptives or are being treated with antibiotics for some other condition. The infection is not usually transmitted sexually.

There is intense vulval irritation and accompanying vaginal discharge. There is sometimes redness and inflammation of the vulval skin, which

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(1) Virus infections

(a) Condylomata acuminata (viral warts). These soft pink or whiti papillomata may occur on any part of the *****. They consist of numero fme frond-like processes. The warts vary in size from 1 mm to about 2 c and rarely the whole ***** may be obscured by them. They may extend u into the ******. Sometimes there is severe irritation.

Although infection with Trichomonas vaginalis is often found, this coincidental and the possibility of other sexually transmitted infectio must also be considered. The condylomata are caused by a human papillom virus (HVP 6) which is usually transmitted by sexual contact, with incubation period of several weeks. The male partner may have or m develop penile warts. Condylomata may enlarge and spread during pr nancy. The virus cannot be cultured by the techniques which are ordin

available.

The warts have the structure of papillomata; a central core of connecti tissue with blood vessels is covered with a thick epidermal layer consis . of an overgrowth of the prickle cells. Electron microscopy shows

these cells are filled with virus particles. The best treatment is to remove the warts with cutting diathe under general anaesthesia. The resulting small burns are uncomfortable require frequent bathing and simple antiseptic dressings to prevent infecti When there are very few warts the excision can be done under 1 anaesthesia. They can also be treated by cryosurgery or with a laser. A coincidental vaginal discharge must be investigated and treated. There’ tendency for the warts to recur, and more than one session of treatm may be needed. Any male contacts should be followed up.

Warts can also be treated by application of 20 per cent podophyllin benzoin tincture. This is a painful and not very effective treatment.

(b) Herpes genitalis. This viral infection is transmitted venereally. [ described on p. 140.

( c) Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a pox virus which is transmi by body contact or towels or clothing. Pearly-white umbilicated nod can occur anywhere on the skin. They are treated by application of phe to the centre of each papule. Diathermy or cryosurgery can also be u

(2) Bacterial infections

(a) Ozancroid (soft sore). This is caused by Ducrey’s bacillus, which transmitted sexually. Multiple painful shallow ulcers occur on the vu1 There is inguinal adenitis and secondary infection generally occurs’ the formation of a bubo (abscess) in the groin (see p. 141).

(b) Gono”hoea. Gonococci do not invade the vulval skin, but cause infection of Skene’s tubules at the lower end of the urethra. Th may also cause a Bartholin’s abscess, although this lesion is more comma due to other organisms.

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Emma asked:

rial vaginosis is fairly a common infection amongst women. In fact up to 1 in 3 women will suffer this infection at some point in their lives.

So the first thing to do if you think you have BV is not to panic. BV or vaginitis can be cure quickly as long as you find a good bacterial vaginosis treatment that works for you.

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First of all what is bacterial vaginosis? Well it is a vaginal infection caused by the overgrowth of bad bacteria known as gardnerella within the ******. Many things can causes this bad bacteria to grow and often it is not just one thing alone but a combination of things. Some possible causes are the amount of sexual partners, hygiene, diet, but a lot of women get BV with no obvious cause at all, its with these cases that treatment becomes difficult.

So what are your options when it comes to bacterial vaginosis treatment? Well a trip to the doctor will almost always result in a course of antibiotics. There is no doubt that antibiotics will cure vaginitis but a lot of people think they can do more harm than good. the trouble with antibiotics as a bacterial vaginosis treatment is that they kill all the bacteria with in the ****** even the good bacteria, with out the good bacteria there is nothing to stop the bad bacteria returning. This is often what happens when the course of antibiotics has finished with in a few days the bacterial vaginosis can return.

Apart from antibiotics there are a few other bacterial vaginosis treatments that work, some of these treat the cause as apposed to masking over the symptoms. One of the best natural and alternative treatments is yogurt. ~yes the humble yogurt is a great healer. make sure you choose the natural yogurt with live cultures and this can be eaten or even directly applied to the ******. The best way to do this is soak a tampon in yogurt.

Another natural remedy for your vaginal bacterial infection is garlic. garlic is a great natural remedy for such a lot of aliments. if you don’t like to use it in cooking or do not like the smell you can get odorless garlic in tablet form.

As far as hygiene goes try to get in to good habits especially when it comes to cleaning the ******. it is not recommended to ****** if you are prone to or have bacterial vaginosis. Anything that risks the introduction of bad bacteria should be avoided if at all possible. Always remember to wipe front to back and try to avoid man made fibers when it comes to underwear, good cotton pants are always best if not the sexiest

There is so much information around about bacterial vaginosis it can be very confusing to say the least. A lot of the info out there seems to contradict itself and you never quite know if you are getting the very best information to help you cure your bacterial vaginosis for good.

I have been reading about bacterial vaginosis for a few years now and have found 2 excellent resources that I now use regularly. So do not worry if you have bacterial vaginosis there are good treatments available you just need to know where to go to get the facts.

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may spread to the thighs. Examination may be difficult because of tender ness. With heavy infection the discharge is thick and white, when it’ removed the vaginal wall is seen to be red and inflamed. Not every ca shows the typical white discharge, and diagnosis must not depend 0

naked-eye appearances alone.

The fungus can be demonstrated in the clinic in wet preparation

Mycelial threads are seen (Fig. 13.1). The organism grows easily in labo tory cultures in which gram-positive mycelia and spores are seen.

Treatment

A fungicide is inserted into the ******. Nystatin pessaries (100 000 uni are often used, being inserted for 14 successive nights. This will be roo effective if nystatin cream is also applied to the ***** and nystatin table (500000 units) are taken twice daily by mouth to combat possible infection from the bowel. Other drugs which can be used are clotrimaz vaginal tab lets (C anesten), amphotericin pessaries (Fungilin) and miconaz

nitrate pessaries (Gyno-Daktarin).

Infection with Trichomonas vaginalis

The infection is usually transmitted by a male carrier during sexual int

course, but it may also be carried on toilet articles from one woman another. Cross-infection in antenatal and gynaecological clinics may oc and disposable gloves should be used for examination.

There is usually a profuse and offensive discharge which produ irritation and soreness but in a few cases the discharge is less, and it is sufficient to rely on ***** eye appearances for diagnosis. The onse

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sudden, and there may be a history of previous similar attacks. This infection can occur in women of any age, and is often seen during pregnancy.

There may be inflammation of the vulva, and vaginal examination may be difficult because of soreness. There is a profuse thin greenish-yellow discharge with a characteristic odour which contains minute bubbles of gas. The vaginal wall is intensely red and inflamed, and numerous minute punctate ulcers (’strawberry spots’) may be seen.

The diagnosis is easily established in the clinic by examination of the discharge. A little of it is taken with a wire loop or pipette and placed in a drop of normal saline on a glass slide and, after application of a coverslip, examined at once with a microscope, using a 4 mrn objective. If the specimen is examined without delay there is no need to warm the saline or the slide. The Trichomonas will be recognized by its motility. Numerous leucocytes, will also be seen. The trichomonads are a little larger then leucocytes, and if stained can be shown to have flagella at one end and a spear-like protrusion at the other, with an undulating membrane at the side.

Treatment

Metronidazole (Flagyl) is given orally, 200 mg three times daily for a week. Since patients are often reinfected by their sexual partners, the male should be given the same treatment. Alternatively, 2 doses of 2 g may be given in one day, followed by 1 g daily for 7 days. If patients on metroni- dazole take alcohol they may suffer headaches and flushing. Subsequent recurrence of the infection calls for a further course of treatment and examination of the consort; the Trichomonas may be found in the urethra or under the prepuce.

Infection with Gardnerella vaginalis Doubts have been expressed about the role of this organism in vaginal infections. It is a small gram-negative rod. The diagnosis is possible when a patient complains of a smelly non-irritating greyish-white discharge, which may contain small bubbles like those of trichomonal infection. If a drop of discharge is mixed with a drop of 10 per cent solution of potassium hydroxide there is an ammoniacal odour(Amies test), but the same occurs if trichomonads or spermatozoa are present. A smear preparation may show clue cells -epithelial cells which appear stippled because of adherent bacteria. For laboratory culture some discharge should be sent in Stuart’s transport medium.

The treatment is the same as that for trichomoniasis (see above).

Gonorrhoea (seep. 138)

Other causes of vaginitis and vaginal discharge Vaginitis may result from sensitivity to spermicides used for barrier contraception, or from the accidental use of some unsuitable fluid for a ****** (e.g. lysol). A retained pessary or a forgotten tampon or swab will produce a most offensive purulent discharge. With cervical erosions or

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important to know more about yeast infections to prevent and treat it. First and foremost, yeast is present in our body and it is only when there is an uncontrolled growth that it becomes infectious.

Uncontrolled growth of yeast can be a result of damaged immune system. The use of antibiotics, wearing tight clothing, wearing wet clothing, diabetes and even obesity can lead to yeast infection.

Women are more prone than men to, however, not all women are likely to have vaginal yeast infection. This infection may be a recurring for some women.

Since Trichomonas, gardnerella, Chlamydia, and gonorrhea have the same symptoms of yeast infection it is important to see a doctor for a correct diagnosis.

Understanding the causes of can help prevent it from occurring. Being knowledgeable in the steps to avoid acquiring the infection is a must.

A misdiagnosed yeast infection could lead to a bigger problem so do not hesitate to see a doctor immediately. An infection that is caused by resistant yeast would require a doctor’s care for an effective treatment.

There is no need to be ashamed if you are inflicted with a yeast infection. Take good care of your health to prevent any type of infection and be aware of the precautionary measures to stay clean and fit.

There are cases wherein some have yeast infections more often than others because they are not careful about their own body. It is true that prevention is better than cure.

A vaginal infection caused by the presence of Candida albicans is known as yeast infection. Several symptoms of this type of infection are redness, dryness, burning, and itching.

Some causes of yeast infection are the kind of clothing worn and even stress can set off an outbreak. A lot of women have claimed that yeast infection was developed when they started to have their menstrual cycle.

Even if it is frequently seen to infect women’s vagina’s, it is sometimes seen in the oral cavity, men’s foreskins, folds of the skins, and in babies diapered areas. Since Candida albicans is a diploid asexual fungus, it thrives in warm, moist and dark areas.

Yeast infection in males rarely happens. In cases when men develop this infection it is frequently called Balanitis which is found in the penile head of uncircumcised men.

Self- medication is not recommended even if there are over the counter medications available for yeast infection. It is still best to see a doctor for a prescription treatment.

After a week of using over the counter medication and the infection persists, then it is time to schedule a visit to see a doctor. The infection could be a urinary tract infection or a severe reproductive problem.

A few tips to avoid yeast infection is by wearing loose fitting clothing, wearing cotton underwear, wearing underwear that is not perfumed or dyed, changing out of your wet bathing suit, avoiding douching, wiping from front to back, and maintaining a balanced blood sugar level.

It is possible that yeast infection can be transmitted sexually. Therefore, it would be wise to avoid *** until the infection is treated.

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