Colpit (the second name is vaginitis) - a disease associated with inflammation of the vaginal mucosa. The disease is infectious, the source may be chlamydia, mycoplasma, streptococcus, staphylococcus, trichomonas and the like. In addition, associations of microorganisms can cause the disease.
Colpitis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and mainly women of reproductive age suffer from it.
Colpitis - causes
The following causes of colpitis are distinguished:
- the presence of infectious diseases of the genitourinary sphere;
- decrease in immunity, which can be caused by any chronic infection;
- hormonal disruptions (ovarian disease, obesity, menopause, diabetes);
- anatomical features of the vagina;
- damage to the vaginal mucosa;
- poor nutrition of the mucosa or advanced age (atrophic or age-related colpitis);
- non-observance of the rules of intimate hygiene;
- the presence of allergic reactions to various creams, condoms or suppositories.
Colpitis - symptoms
Distinguish between the symptoms of specific and non-specific colpitis.
In a specific form caused by sexual infections, the walls of the vagina have a velvety structure and bleed when touched.
Nonspecific colpitis has an infectious and inflammatory origin, often characterized by an acute form of the course of the disease. The following symptoms are distinguished for him:
- mucopurulent discharge;
- itching and redness of the external genitalia;
- pain during urination and during intercourse;
- lower abdominal pain;
- general deterioration in well-being.
Colpitis - diagnosis
The primary diagnosis of colpitis is a gynecological examination, during which the doctor determines the signs of the inflammatory process, as well as the degree of damage to the epithelium. Further studies are conducted to identify the causative agent of the disease and its sensitivity to various groups of antibiotics.
For diagnosis, the following types of studies are used:
- general smear;
- cytological smear of the neck;
- bacteriological culture of microflora;
- crops for sensitivity to antibiotics;
- PCR (for ureplasm, mycoplasma, gardnerella, chlamydia, papillomas, herpes);
- If indicated, an ELISA of blood is performed;
- in some cases, a study of the hormonal background is required.
Colpitis - treatment and prevention
The treatment of colpitis, like any other disease, should not be postponed. Firstly, the disease brings psychological discomfort due to constant discharge and itching. Secondly, a progressive infection and mucosal irritation can cause cervical erosion, endodermatitis, and even infertility.
After all studies, antibiotic therapy is performed. In this case, it is very important when taking antibiotics that you fully follow all the doctor's recommendations and do not forget that many of them have contraindications during pregnancy. Such drugs include Betadine (contraindicated from the 3rd month of pregnancy), Dalacin, Nolitsin, Terzhinal, Klindatsin cream and others. There are no contraindications for pregnant Vagatil, Pimafucin, as well as many other antiseptics.
Local treatment of colpitis involves taking herbal baths, the use of tampons with sea buckthorn oils, douching and the use of suppositories. When treating colpitis with folk remedies, you should consult your doctor and in no case abuse these methods.
After completing the course of treatment, it is necessary to repeat bacteriological studies to make sure that there are no pathogens of colpitis. In addition, during the treatment of the disease (2 weeks), abstinence from sexual activity is recommended.
Prevention of colpitis consists in observing the rules of personal hygiene and in a timely visit to the gynecologist when the first symptoms appear.
