Reasons and Risks of Suffering From Bacterial Vaginosis Repeatedly
Here I am going to share basic information regarding reasons for women suffering repeatedly from this condition.
Reasons for women suffering from repeated attacks of vaginosis The prime reason for recurring vaginosis is an unbalanced vaginal pH level.
Vaginosis happens whenever the natural vaginal flora is disturbed for any reason.
There are a number of personal habits and lifestyle choices which can contribute to this imbalance in vaginal flora.
Some of these factors include a) Clothes and undergarments Tight fit clothes and underwear made of synthetic material makes you sweat more in the groin and vaginal area.
Moist conditions create a perfect environment for the vaginosis causing bacteria to thrive.
Hence it is best to wear loose fit clothes and cotton underwear.
Also make sure to trim your public hair frequently to avoid accumulation of sweat in and around the vagina.
b) Perfumed products Use of perfumed pads, tampons, soaps and body wash often causes vaginal irritation since these contain harmful chemicals.
c) Sex Sexual intercourse does not cause vaginosis.
Vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted disease.
Having multiple sexual partners can however contribute to a recurrence of this condition.
The pH balance of the vagina is acidic in nature while the male semen is alkaline.
Combining the flora with multiple sex partners often causes an imbalance of the vaginal pH level.
This is one of the most common reasons for women suffering from bacterial vaginosis repeatedly.
Risks of chronic vaginosis include • an increased risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) • affecting the chances of your becoming pregnant • cause damage to fallopian tubes • cause ectopic pregnancy • contracting HIV from an infected partner • increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) like gonorrhea or Chlamydia • increased risk of pre-term labor, miscarriage and other complications in pregnant women suffering from bacterial vaginosis.
How to reduce the risk of chronic bacterial vaginosis? To prevent recurrence of vaginosis you can make use of a number of natural cures.
To start with you must increase your consumption of green vegetables.
This will help to alkalize the body and build the natural body immunity.
As a rule include 3 to 4 servings of fresh raw fruits and vegetables in your daily intake.
Include 2-3 servings of probiotic yogurt in your diet.