Generally, treatment for bacterial vaginosis is done with antibiotics that can be administered orally or applied directly to the vagina. In addition, there are also home remedies that can help relieve symptoms and preventive measures to prevent a relapse.
The remedies most used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis are:
- Metronidazole tablets or vaginal cream, the recommended dose of which is 2g in a single dose or 400 to 500 mg, twice a day for 7 days for tablets and for about 10 to 20 days in the evening. vaginal cream case; Clindamycin tablets or vaginal cream, the recommended dose of which ranges from 600 to 1800 mg, divided into equal doses throughout the day, over a period of time determined by the doctor. In the case of the cream, it should be applied once at night for about 3 to 7 days; Tinidazole tablet, the recommended dose of which is usually 2g in a single dose.
Treatment for bacterial vaginosis should be done until the end, even if symptoms such as foul-smelling, itchy discharge from the vagina, subside or disappear, as vaginosis when left untreated can cause pelvic inflammatory disease or increase the risk of developing a sexually transmitted disease. transmissible as chlamydia. See more about this disease.
Home remedies
A great natural treatment for bacterial vaginosis is bearberry tea, due to its antibacterial and antiseptic action. To make the tea, just boil 30 grams of bearberry leaves in 500 ml of water for approximately 15 minutes, strain and drink up to 3 cups of tea a day. This treatment should not be done in pregnant women, as bearberry is contraindicated in pregnancy.
In addition, Melaleuca oil can also be used, which has antibacterial properties. This oil should be diluted with another oil to avoid irritating the skin and mucosa, such as almond oil for example, and can be used by immersing a tampon in this mixture and applying it to the vagina for about an hour, 3 to 4 times per day. The tampon should not be placed more than an hour in the vagina, as it can cause irritation.
Another tip is to increase the consumption of yogurts because they contain probiotics, which are the good bacteria that prevent invasion by the bad bacteria.
Treatment during pregnancy
Although it has some side effects, the treatment of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy should also be done with antibiotics, as long as guided by the obstetrician who accompanies the pregnancy.
It is very important to do the treatment correctly, because bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy when untreated, can cause premature birth or the baby may be born with low weight.
Care to be taken during treatment
During treatment for bacterial vaginosis, it is recommended to adopt some precautions such as:
- Use condoms in all relationships; Avoid showers and bubble baths in the bathtub; Avoid using perfumed soaps; Wash the intimate area with soap and water or intimate soap with neutral pH; Avoid making vaginal showers; Wear cotton panties.
These precautions must also be maintained after treatment to prevent the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis.
Signs of improvement in bacterial vaginosis are related to treatment and generally include the disappearance of yellow or green smelly discharge and a reduction in vaginal itching.
Signs of worsening bacterial vaginosis usually arise when treatment is not done or performed incorrectly and include an increase in foul smelling and green or yellow vaginal discharge, an increase in vaginal itching and pain when urinating. See more symptoms.
