The treatment for gardnerella can be done with antibiotic remedies like Secnidazole, Metronidazole or Azithromycin, and in some cases with ointments for local application like Clindamycin or Metronidazole. Gardnerella is a bacterium naturally found in female flora, and the abnormal proliferation of these bacteria causes a vaginal infection also called bacterial vaginosis.
Gardnerella is curable when it is properly treated. This infection in women presents symptoms that include yellowish or greenish discharge with an odor similar to rotten fish and pain during intercourse. When the bacteria is found in men, symptoms are generally not observed, but it can cause burning when urinating, itching and inflammation of the glans. Gardnerella is not considered an STD, but it should be treated if symptoms are observed. The contagion of this disease occurs through intimate contact without protection.
How to treat recurrent infection
The treatment for recurrent gardnerella can be done with medicines mentioned above and multivitamin supplements that strengthen the patient's immune system. In conventional treatment, the use of antibiotics kills the bacteria, but it is important to avoid some habits that favor the proliferation of this bacterium, such as stress, low immunity and pH changes in the female genital region.
Treatment in pregnant women
Treatment for gardnerella in pregnant women is important, as this infection is quite common and if not treated properly it can cause premature birth and a low birth weight baby. In pregnant women, treatment can be done with the use of metronidazole for 7 days, after the 3rd month of pregnancy, under medical guidance.
Home treatment options
The home treatment for gardnerella can be useful to complement the clinical treatment prescribed by the gynecologist and to prevent the recurrence of the disease. Some treatment tips include:
- Probiotic yogurt applied on the spot helps replenish vaginal flora supplies by containing live Lactobacillus acidophilus; Garcinia Cambogia combats harmful bacteria that can appear in the vagina by strengthening the immune system. It can be used in accent baths; Cider vinegar is slightly acidic and has a pH similar to that of a healthy vagina. It can be used in superficial baths and can help restore balance in the vaginal area.
The individual with gardnerella has a higher risk of contracting other infections such as gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and candidiasis due to low immunity of the organism and, therefore, the appropriate treatment of the disease is important.
