For our health meet the microorganisms that live in it. Roughly speaking, if the number of beneficial bacteria exceeds the number of pathogens, then everything is in order - the person is healthy. Violation of the same balance leads to malfunctions in the body and various diseases. The same applies to the genitals - as long as their microflora is normal, there will be no problems with sexual health. If there is a violation of the microflora of the vagina, this can lead to infections and inflammation of the genitals. But how to restore the microflora of the vagina and what will indicate its violation?
The norm of the microflora of the vagina
To understand why it is necessary to restore the microflora of the vagina, it is worthwhile to understand what tasks it performs in a normal state. The main function of the microflora of the vagina is the formation of an acidic environment, which is responsible for protecting against pathogenic microorganisms. Also, the acidic environment of the vagina destroys spermatozoa and only the healthiest of them can overcome this barrier. In addition, the lactoflora of the vagina increases local immunity, enhancing the synthesis of protective protein and antibodies.
Signs of violation of the microflora of the vagina
How to find out what the microflora of the vagina requires improvement, what symptoms will indicate it? Often, a violation of the microflora of the vagina is not particularly evident, and therefore no one thinks about treatment for its normalization. And the problems begin when, due to the lack of the necessary acidic environment in the vagina, the pathogenic bacteria begin to multiply. But nevertheless there are some signs on which it is possible to recognize change of a microflora of a vagina. This is primarily a change in the nature of vaginal discharge, the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
How to restore the normal microflora of the vagina?
To make recommendations on the restoration of the microflora of the vagina and prescribe for this purpose the drugs should, of course, the doctor. Usually, these drugs are aimed at solving 3 problems: suppression of pathogenic bacteria, restoration of microflora and restoration of the immune system of the vaginal walls. Therefore, do not be surprised when you are credited with not only antibacterial candles or antibiotics (trichopolum, doxycycline), but also probiotics and local immunomodulators (tsikloferon, immunal). It is also possible to use folk remedies, but only after consulting a doctor.
How to restore the vaginal microflora with folk remedies?
- For 10 days, you need to use tampons dipped in fresh yogurt or honey. The tampon is inserted into the vagina at night, and in the morning it is removed. Kefir and honey should be alternated. Before using this recipe, you need to make sure that there is no allergy to honey.
- Also, tampons soaked in sea buckthorn oil are used to restore the vaginal microflora. The course of treatment is the same - 10 days.
- In folk medicine to get rid of women's ailments are widely used drugs from chamomile. To restore the microflora of the vagina it is recommended to use infusion for douching. To make infusion, 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers should be filled with two glasses of boiling water. Infusion is filtered and used for syringing in a warm form. Douching is carried out for 10 days every evening.
How to prevent violations of the microflora of the vagina?
In order not to waste time and money on the treatment of dysbiosis, it is easier to observe the following rules for its prevention:
- observance of the rules of hygiene of external genital organs, do not use antibacterial agents for intimate hygiene;
- proper nutrition with the obligatory use of fermented milk products and plant foods;
- Do not engage in self-medication with the use of antibiotics and antibacterial agents;
- try to wear synthetic lingerie as rarely as possible, especially in hot weather;
- use of condoms during sexual intercourse;
- if there was a case of an allergy to hygienic tampons, you need to abandon their use.