Vaginitis (Colpitis)

Vaginitis, also known as colpitis, is a common condition in women of all ages. This is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, which can be caused by various microorganisms, including strepto- and staphylococci, Escherichia, Trichomonas, Candida fungi and others. Vaginitis can have an acute, subacute or chronic course, and can occur in both women and girls.

Predisposing factors for the development of vaginitis are general diseases, ovarian hypofunction, non-compliance with personal hygiene rules, involution processes in old age and other factors. Symptoms of vaginitis may include burning, itching, a feeling of heaviness in the vagina, and heavy discharge.

To diagnose vaginitis, data from a gynecological examination and bacterioscopy of leucorrhoea are used. Differential diagnosis is made with bacterial vaginosis.

Treatment of vaginitis includes the prescription of etiotropic and anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as therapy for concomitant diseases, neuroendocrine and metabolic disorders, and correction of the immune status. Antimicrobial agents are selected taking into account the type of causative agent of the infectious process and its sensitivity to them. A prerequisite for sexually transmitted infections is treatment of the sexual partner.

To sanitize the vagina and vulva, washing the external genitalia with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, decoctions of chamomile, calendula, sage, as well as vaginal douching with these solutions can be used. Local use of antibacterial drugs is advisable for long-term vaginitis and sensitivity of the causative microbe to them.

In recent years, Polygynax has been successfully used - vaginal capsules containing acetarsol, neomycin, polymyxin B and nystatin; they are administered once a day for 6-12 days. At the end of the course of treatment with antibacterial agents, local use of eubiotics containing lactobacilli, such as acylact, lactobacterin and others, is indicated. For senile vaginitis, local treatment with drugs that stimulate the regeneration of the vaginal epithelium, such as vitamin A, sea buckthorn oil, solcoseryl, estriol, is also recommended.

To prevent the development of vaginitis, women are advised to maintain good hygiene, use soft underwear, not use scented hygiene products and not abuse antibiotics. It is also important to monitor your health and regularly visit a gynecologist for preventive examinations and examinations. If a woman has already had vaginitis, it is necessary to avoid repeated infections and diseases that can cause its relapse.