***Bacterial Vaginal Itching And Irritation***

Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the female reproductive system that results from the proliferation of bacteria in the vagina. This makes balancing the pH or acidity of the vagina is disrupted causing more bacterial growth. The acidity of the vagina protects against infection with the reproductive system of harmful microorganisms.

This infection is often mistaken as other genital tract infections such as yeast infection or trichomoniasis, because they are nearly the same symptoms as bacterial vaginosis. A foul smell of fish is the most common bacterial vaginosis. A discharge may also leave the vagina and can be white, yellow or gray. Some women also experience vaginal itching and vagina swollen read more

The treatment of this infection is really necessary, especially if a woman has BV during pregnancy. Bacteria in the vagina may extend into the cervix. This can cause complications during pregnancy, such as denial and the difficulty of delivery. For some women, symptoms are mild and do not opt for treatment, but the condition may worsen due to the continued growth of bacteria.

A woman with this condition are advised to consult your gynecologist and get a treatment itself. Doctors may prescribe several types of treatment. Usually antibiotics are prescribed to remedy the situation. Antibiotics can be administered orally or topically according to patient preference and the opinion of the gynecologist. Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy is a problem that needs immediate treatment and medication may be taken without the consent of the physician.