How to Address Bacterial Vaginitis and Cervical Erosion?
Bacterial vaginitis and cervical erosion are common gynecological diseases, and there are many reasons that can lead to their occurrence. Bacterial vaginitis may be caused by indirect contact infection, sexual transmission, or excessive use of antibiotics. Cervical erosion may manifest as excessive vaginal discharge, yellowish discharge, or discharge with an odor. How to deal with bacterial vaginitis and cervical erosion? Let's take a look.
I. Treatment Guidelines for Bacterial Vaginitis
The main treatment approach for bacterial vaginitis involves both systemic and local drug therapy, as well as treating comorbidities and the sexual partner simultaneously. It is also important to maintain cleanliness and avoid cross-infection.
II. Treatment Guidelines for Cervical Erosion
This condition does not require any treatment. However, for cases with symptoms of cervicitis, treatment is necessary.
III. Causes of Bacterial Vaginitis
1. Indirect Contact Infection: Contact with bacteria-contaminated toilet seats, bathtubs, bath chairs, and towels in public bathrooms, as well as the use of unclean toilet paper, can all lead to infection.
2. Sexual Transmission: This is one of the causes of the disease. At least 10% of male partners of women with symptoms have bacterial urethritis.
3. Over-emphasis on Hygiene: Some women use medicinal washes to irrigate their vagina in order to maintain hygiene, which can easily disrupt the vaginal acid-base balance and make them susceptible to bacterial vaginitis.
4. Excessive Use of Antibiotics: Antibiotics can alter the vaginal microenvironment, leading to an increase in pathogenic bacteria and the onset of local bacterial vaginitis.
IV. Common Symptoms of Cervical Erosion
Cervical ectropion is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not have any specific clinical manifestations. Some individuals may experience contact bleeding, but this is usually due to individual differences in the cervix, similar to bleeding from the teeth or mouth when chewing hard food. When there is an increase in vaginal discharge, yellowish discharge, or discharge with an odor, it may be a sign of cervical inflammation. Cervical cysts and hypertrophy can also be the result of chronic cervical inflammation.