October 2nd, 2008 | Posted by Jill
The term “Vaginitis” refers to an infection or inflammation of the vagina. It is a common problem where the vaginal mucosa gets inflamed. It is associated with an irritation or infection of the vulva leading to vulvovaginitis. Women of all ages can be affected by vaginitis.
The symptoms of vaginitis include itching, irritation, or abnormal vaginal [...]
September 13th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
Proper diagnosis is essential for the correct treatment of vaginitis. The causes of vaginitis are varied, so treatment options also differ. Treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis include:
1. Waiting and watching. In 25% of the cases, bacterial vaginosis resolves on its own.
2. Self-care. Vinegar douches, sitz baths in a solution of 1 teaspoon of vinegar for every [...]
September 9th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
Vaginal infection is caused due to a number of reasons. The principal causes of vaginal infection are bacterial infection, yeast infection and estrogen imbalance. But you can fight vaginal infection by taking healthy foods and maintaining a proper diet. Bacterial vaginosis treatment can reduce your infection and you can opt for the treatment when it [...]
September 1st, 2008 | Posted by Jill
Yeast infection in the vagina may cause unnecessary irritation and subsequent swelling. It is said that out of every 4 women, 3 are infected with yeast in their vagina. There are some ways in which you can treat yeast infection which can be used generally as effective bacterial vaginosis treatment. They are the following;
Avoid wearing [...]
August 24th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
You can find a number of vaginal odor preventing foods in your local market. These foods are affordable and you can have them if you want to avoid vaginal infection. Some foods that will help to fight vaginal infection are given below.
Fiber: Eating a lot of fibrous foods help to fight vaginal odor.
Garlic [...]
August 16th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
Atrophic Vaginitis is caused by a decrease in the estrogen level. Estrogen secretion decreases sharply after menopause (after 45 years). In some younger women this disease may occur, especially who underwent a surgery of the uterus or its removal.
In some cases, the estrogen level may fall sharply after childbirth or during breast feeding. Some of [...]
May 19th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
Diet may help cure your Bacterial Vaginosis by supporting the immune system. Here is a list of food that you are advised to eat:
1. Grains
2. Flex Meals
3. Flex oil
4. Fresh vegetables (organic ones will be the best)
5. Fresh fruits (organic ones will be the best)
6. Fish
7. Meat
8. Poultry
9. Fresh water
If you are looking for a [...]
May 13th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
If you want to cure bacterial vaginosis, you will have to fight the “bad” bacteria.
Doing so does not require necessarily using antibiotics. You should start by avoiding the following foods:
1. Coffee
2. Junk foods
3. Sugar
4. Alcohol
5. Bread
6. Pasta
If you want to try a home made treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis, click here – It worked for me.
May 8th, 2008 | Posted by Jill
The most common Bacterial Vaginosis treatment given by doctors is antibiotics.
There are several types of antibiotics which you can take orally or vaginally:
1. Ceftriaxone
2. Metronidazole
3. Clindamycin
4. Tetracycline
5. Ampicillin
I suggest you try a herbal cure before using antibiotics. Click here to read about a good one.