Vaginal yeast colonisation, prevalence of vaginitis, and associated local immunity in adolescents. (1/81)

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate point prevalence vaginal yeast colonisation and symptomatic vaginitis in middle adolescents and to identify relation of these yeast conditions with reproductive hormones, sexual activity, sexual behaviours, and associated local immunity. METHODS: Middle adolescent females (n = 153) were evaluated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), asymptomatic yeast colonisation, and symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) by standard criteria. Also evaluated were local parameters, including vaginal associated cytokines, chemokines, and antibodies, vaginal epithelial cell antifungal activity, and Candida specific peripheral blood lymphocyte responses. Correlations between yeast colonisation/vaginitis and local immunomodulators, reproductive hormones, douching, sexual activity, condom use, and STIs were identified. RESULTS: Rates of point prevalence asymptomatic yeast colonisation (22%) were similar to adults and similarly dominated by Candida albicans, but with uncharacteristically high vaginal yeast burden. In contrast with the high rate of STIs (18%), incidence of symptomatic VVC was low (<2%). Immunological properties included high rates of Candida specific systemic immune sensitisation, a Th2 type vaginal cytokine profile, total and Candida specific vaginal antibodies dominated by IgA, and moderate vaginal epithelial cell anti-Candida activity. Endogenous reproductive hormones were in low concentration. Sexual activity positively correlated with vaginal yeast colonisation, whereas vaginal cytokines (Th1, Th2, proinflammatory), chemokines, antibodies, contraception, douching, or condom use did not. CONCLUSION: Asymptomatic vaginal yeast colonisation in adolescents is distinct in some ways with adults, and positively correlates with sexual activity, but not with local immunomodulators or sexual behaviours. Despite several factors predictive for VVC, symptomatic VVC was low compared to STIs.  (+info)

Female genital-tract HIV load correlates inversely with Lactobacillus species but positively with bacterial vaginosis and Mycoplasma hominis. (2/81)

BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. We examined the association between BV and BV-associated bacteria and expression of HIV in the female genital tract. METHODS: HIV RNA, lactobacilli, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Mycoplasma hominis in cervicovaginal lavage (CVL) samples were quantified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Gynecologic evaluation included Nugent score assessment, Amsel criteria assessment, detection of other genital-tract infections, and dysplasia grading. CD4 cell count, plasma HIV RNA level, and antiretroviral history were obtained. RESULTS: A total of 203 CVL samples from women with Nugent scores of 7-10 (BV group) and 203 samples from women with Nugent scores of 0-3 (no-BV group) were matched by plasma HIV RNA level and analyzed. After controlling for plasma HIV RNA level and Nugent score in univariate analyses, we found that G. vaginalis and M. hominis bacterial counts, Candida vaginitis, and herpes simplex virus (HSV) were positively associated with CVL HIV RNA levels. In multivariate analysis, only lactobacilli bacterial counts (P=.006; inverse association), M. hominis bacterial counts (P=.0001; positive association), Candida vaginitis (P=.007), and HSV (P=.03) were significantly associated with CVL HIV RNA levels. CONCLUSION: Bacteria associated with BV increase genital-tract HIV RNA levels. Quantitative bacterial counts for lactobacilli and M. hominis are better correlates of CVL HIV RNA than are Nugent score or Amsel criteria. Since plasma virus and CD4 cell levels did not differ between the BV and no-BV groups, these data suggest that the bacterial flora associated with BV influence genital-tract HIV shedding.  (+info)

Douching, pelvic inflammatory disease, and incident gonococcal and chlamydial genital infection in a cohort of high-risk women. (3/81)

Douching has been linked to gonococcal or chlamydial cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in retrospective studies. The authors conducted a 1999-2004 prospective observational study of 1,199 US women who were at high risk of acquiring chlamydia and were followed for up to 4 years. Cervical Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis were detected from vaginal swabs by nucleic acid amplification. PID was characterized by histologic endometritis or pelvic pain and tenderness plus one of the following: oral temperature >38.3 degrees C, leukorrhea or mucopus, erythrocyte sedimentation rate >15 mm/hour, white blood cell count >10,000, or gonococcal/chlamydial lower genital tract infection. Associations between douching and PID or gonococcal/chlamydial genital infections were assessed by proportional hazards models. The 4-year incidence rate of PID was 10.9% and of gonococcal and/or chlamydial cervicitis was 21.9%. After adjustment for confounding factors, douching two or more times per month at baseline was associated with neither PID (adjusted hazard ratio = 0.76, 95% confidence interval: 0.42, 1.38) nor gonococcal/chlamydial genital infection (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.16, 95% confidence interval: 0.76, 1.78). Frequency of douching immediately preceding PID or gonococcal/chlamydial genital infection was not different between women who developed versus did not develop outcomes. These data do not support an association between douching and development of PID or gonococcal/chlamydial genital infection among predominantly young, African-American women.  (+info)

Effects of bacterial vaginosis and other genital infections on the natural history of human papillomavirus infection in HIV-1-infected and high-risk HIV-1-uninfected women. (4/81)

BACKGROUND: Whether the natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV) or Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection has not been adequately investigated in prospective studies. METHODS: Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1)-infected (n=1763) and high-risk HIV-1-uninfected (n=493) women were assessed semiannually for BV (by Nugent's criteria), TV infection (by wet mount), type-specific HPV (by polymerase chain reaction with MY09/MY11/HMB01 HPV primers), and squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) (by cytological examination). Sexual history was obtained from patient report at each visit. Risk factors for prevalent and incident HPV infection and SIL were evaluated by use of multivariate models. RESULTS: BV was associated with both prevalent and incident HPV infection but not with duration of HPV infection or incidence of SIL. TV infection was associated with incident HPV infection and with decreased duration and lower prevalence of HPV infection. TV infection had no association with development of SIL. Effects of BV and TV infection were similar in HIV-1-infected and high-risk HIV-1-uninfected women. HIV-1 infection and low CD4(+) lymphocyte count were strongly associated with HPV infection and development of SIL. CONCLUSIONS: BV and TV infection may increase the risk of acquisition (or reactivation) of HPV infection, as is consistent with hypotheses that the local cervicovaginal milieu plays a role in susceptibility to HPV infection. The finding that BV did not affect persistence of HPV infection and that TV infection may shorten the duration of HPV infection helps explain the lack of effect that BV and TV infection have on development of SIL.  (+info)

Diversity, divergence, and evolution of cell-free human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in vaginal secretions and blood of chronically infected women: associations with immune status. (5/81)

Most human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infections are believed to be the result of exposure to the virus in genital secretions. However, prevention and therapeutic strategies are usually based on characterizations of HIV-1 in blood. To understand better the dynamics between HIV-1 quasispecies in the genital tract and blood, we performed heteroduplex assays on amplified env products from cell-free viral RNA in paired vaginal secretion (VS) and blood plasma (BP) samples of 14 women followed for 1.5 to 3.5 years. Diversity and divergence were less in VS than in BP (P = 0.03 and P < 0.01, respectively), and divergence at both sites was correlated with blood CD4(+) cell levels (VS, P = 0.05; BP, P = 0.01). Evolution of quasispecies was observed in 58% of the women; the loss or gain of quasispecies in VS or BP was always accompanied by such changes at the other site. In addition, sustained compartmentalization of quasispecies in VS was found for four women, even as CD4(+) cell levels decreased to low levels (<50 cells/microl). Quasispecies changes over time were associated with fluctuations in CD4(+) cell levels; concordant increases or decreases in VS and BP divergence had greater CD4(+) cell level changes than intervals with discordant changes (P = 0.05), and women with evolving quasispecies had greater decreases in CD4(+) cell levels compared to that for women who maintained the same quasispecies (P < 0.05). Thus, diversity, divergence, and evolution of cell-free HIV-1 in VS can be different from that in BP, and dynamics between their respective quasispecies are associated with changes in CD4(+) cell levels.  (+info)

Vaginal disinfection with povidone iodine immediately before oocyte retrieval is effective in preventing pelvic abscess formation without compromising the outcome of IVF-ET. (6/81)

PURPOSE: In this study, the method of employing preretrieval vaginal douching with aqueous povidone iodine is examined to see if it can decrease the incidence of pelvic abscess without compromising the clinical outcome of IVF-ET. METHODS: Patients with ovarian endometrioma and received IVF-ET treatment were retrospectively classified into two groups according to the difference of vaginal douching solution immediately before oocyte retrieval. RESULTS: There was no difference in the fertilization rate (81.2% versus 79.8%, P > 0.05), implantation rate (19.2% versus 23.3%, P > 0.05), clinical pregnancy rate (39.3% versus 46.2%, P > 0.05) between the two groups. There was no infection in patients of group two but two cases in group one developed pelvic abscess and needed surgical intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Vaginal douching with aqueous povidone iodine followed by normal saline irrigation immediately before oocyte retrieval is effective in preventing the pelvic infection without compromising the outcome of IVF treatment.  (+info)

Detection, quantification and genotyping of Herpes Simplex Virus in cervicovaginal secretions by real-time PCR: a cross sectional survey. (7/81)

BACKGROUND: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD) is an important public health problem, whose interaction with HIV results in mutually enhancing epidemics. Conventional methods for detecting HSV tend to be slow and insensitive. We designed a rapid PCR-based assay to quantify and type HSV in cervicovaginal lavage (CVL) fluid of subjects attending a Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic. Vaginal swabs, CVL fluid and venous blood were collected. Quantitative detection of HSV was conducted using real time PCR with HSV specific primers and SYBR Green I. Fluorogenic TaqMan Minor Groove Binder (MGB) probes designed around a single base mismatch in the HSV DNA polymerase I gene were used to type HSV in a separate reaction. The Kalon test was used to detect anti-HSV-2 IgG antibodies in serum. Testing for HIV, other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and related infections was based on standard clinical and laboratory methods. RESULTS: Seventy consecutive GUM clinic attendees were studied. Twenty-seven subjects (39%) had detectable HSV DNA in CVL fluid; HSV-2 alone was detected in 19 (70%) subjects, HSV-1 alone was detected in 4 (15%) subjects and both HSV types were detected in 4 (15%) subjects. Eleven out of 27 subjects (41%) with anti-HSV-2 IgG had detectable HSV-2 DNA in CVL fluid. Seven subjects (10%) were HIV-positive. Three of seven (43%) HIV-infected subjects and two of five subjects with GUD (40%) were secreting HSV-2. None of the subjects in whom HSV-1 was detected had GUD. CONCLUSION: Quantitative real-time PCR and Taqman MGB probes specific for HSV-1 or -2 were used to develop an assay for quantification and typing of HSV. The majority of subjects in which HSV was detected had low levels of CVL fluid HSV, with no detectable HSV-2 antibodies and were asymptomatic.  (+info)

Presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in the genital tracts of HCV/HIV-1-coinfected women. (8/81)

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected women--in particular, those coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)--can transmit infection to their children and sex partners. METHODS: The present study was conducted to analyze the presence of HCV RNA in cervicovaginal lavage (CVL) fluid from 71 women (58 HCV/HIV-1-coinfected women and 13 HCV-infected, HIV-1-uninfected women) enrolled in the Women's Interagency HIV Study. RESULTS: HCV RNA was detected (by a commercial polymerase chain reaction assay) in CVL fluid from 18 (29%) of the HIV-1-infected women and from none of the HIV-1-uninfected women (P<.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that risk factors for the presence of HCV RNA in CVL fluid were HCV viremia (odds ratio [OR], 16.81; P=.02) and HIV-1 RNA in CVL fluid (OR, 19.87; P=.02). This observation suggests local interactions between HIV-1 and HCV in the genital tract compartment. There was no correlation between HCV RNA in CVL fluid and CD4, CD8, or CD3 cell counts, HIV-1 RNA viremia, the number of leukocytes in CVL fluid, or HIV-1 therapy. Furthermore, in 3 of 5 analyzed patients who had a detectable CVL HCV RNA load, we found viral variants differing in the 5' untranslated region that were present neither in plasma nor in peripheral-blood mononuclear cells. CONCLUSIONS: Our observations point to the importance of the genital tract compartment, in which local HCV replication could be facilitated by local HIV-1 replication.  (+info)

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  • The mucous washes away blood, semen, and vaginal discharge. (medhaven.ca)
  • Therefore, a natural vaginal odor with some unpleasant smell and discharge is normal. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Vaginal discharge that is persistent for a few days with a strong, pungent smell or having a yellow-green color. (mycarmesi.com)
  • It might be alarming to find that you don't have vaginal discharge right before your period, but this is normal. (healthline.com)
  • Vaginal discharge , also known as cervical mucus, looks different from person to person. (healthline.com)
  • In the days before your period, your vaginal discharge may have a glue-like look and feel. (healthline.com)
  • Pregnancy isn't the only thing that can impact your vaginal discharge. (healthline.com)
  • It's important to keep in mind that vaginal sexual intercourse can impact discharge. (healthline.com)
  • You should douche at least once a week, depending on the amount of vaginal discharge you are experiencing. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • If you notice you are having a lot of vaginal discharge, you can increase your douching schedule. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Your vaginal discharge may be white, gray, or yellow with a cottage cheese-like texture. (healthline.com)
  • If you have symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, or discharge, and if at some time in the past your doctor has told you that these symptoms were due to a vaginal yeast infection, then Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream should work for you. (nih.gov)
  • 1. Is vaginal discharge normal? (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Most women have vaginal discharge, but the appearance and amount of discharge is different for each woman. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Vaginal discharge may appear dry or tacky. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Vaginal discharge may appear creamier and wetter. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Vaginal discharge may appear stretchy, slippery and clear. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • A vaginal discharge that is clear or pearly-white without a fetid odor occurs naturally. (dherbs.com)
  • A doctor may request the test if you have symptoms such as vaginal discharge and abdominal pain (for women) or unusual discharge from the penis or pain on urination (for men). (labtestsonline.org.uk)
  • Physiologic vaginal discharge occurs daily in many women, and volume may increase when estrogen levels are high. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Douching is washing or cleaning out the vagina (birth canal) with water or other mixtures of fluids. (medhaven.ca)
  • Douching can change the delicate balance of vaginal flora (organisms that live in the vagina) and acidity in a healthy vagina. (medhaven.ca)
  • Should I douche to clean inside my vagina? (medhaven.ca)
  • A douche is a device used to spray water into the body or the vagina to ensure vaginal irrigation or rinsing. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Our vagina is designed naturally to keep a healthy pH balance and it is filled with bacteria or vaginal flora that helps stop the infection and prevent irritations. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Women douche in hopes of getting rid of the bad bacteria or odor that can surround our vagina. (mycarmesi.com)
  • How To Take Care Of Your Vagina Without Douching? (mycarmesi.com)
  • Women feel an inherent pressure about vaginal cleaning because they believe that the inside of the vagina should be cleaned as well as the outside. (monetoileus.com)
  • These can include narrowing of the vaginal canal or a fistula (an abnormal connection between the new vagina and the rectum or bladder). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Dryness in the vagina is a hallmark of vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis wherein the walls of the vagina become thinner and inflammation occurs due to the decline in levels of estrogen. (md-health.com)
  • Douching the vagina can disrupt the normal environment and alter the chemical balance in the vagina, leading to vaginitis or inflammation in the organ. (md-health.com)
  • Vaginal estrogen creams such as Premarin or Estrace are placed directly into the vagina using an applicator, preferably at bedtime. (md-health.com)
  • Moreover, these products can easily spread into the vagina and disrupt the natural vaginal microbiome there. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding is unexpected bleeding from the vagina. (alberta.ca)
  • Vaginal cancer, vaginal atrophy, vaginal bleeding, vaginal odors and mucosal discharges, vaginal yeast infection , vaginal worms and parasites, vaginitis, vaginal warts, and sexually-transmitted diseases are just a few of the health issues pertaining to the vagina. (dherbs.com)
  • These herbs that have an affinity for the vaginal lining have a lining on their leaves just like the lining of the female vagina. (dherbs.com)
  • This type results from overgrowth of one of several organisms that are normally present in your vagina, upsetting the natural balance of vaginal bacteria. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • Vaginal sprays, douches, perfumed soaps, scented detergents and spermicidal products may cause an allergic reaction or irritate the delicate skin around your vagina. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • Repetitive douching disrupts the normal organisms that live in the vagina and can actually increase the risk of vaginal infection. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • Using scented sanitary products and douching can upset the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely. (kidshealth.org)
  • It is used in vaginal inflammation, vaginal irritation and mild itching. (pharmacareonline.qa)
  • This results in vaginal dryness and irritation. (md-health.com)
  • Ingredients in douche fluids can be harsh on the sensitive vaginal mucosa and cause chemical irritation. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Douching may actually flush vaginal bacteria up into the cervix and uterus causing possibility of cervical or uterine irritation. (sutterhealth.org)
  • How to prevent vaginal yeast infections? (medicinenet.com)
  • They are also connected to vaginal infections, such as yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). (nih.gov)
  • 3-day treatment of vaginal yeast infections. (nih.gov)
  • For the treatment of vaginal yeast infections. (nih.gov)
  • Besides causing most vaginal yeast infections, Candida albicans also causes infections in other moist areas of your body, such as your mouth (thrush), skin folds and fingernail beds. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • Vaginal yeast infections are common in young women, and many will have one at some point. (kidshealth.org)
  • What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections? (kidshealth.org)
  • How Are Vaginal Yeast Infections Diagnosed? (kidshealth.org)
  • How Are Vaginal Yeast Infections Treated? (kidshealth.org)
  • Thus, eliminating the natural vaginal flora can cause the opposite effect of what you were hoping for. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Douching upsets the natural vaginal pH balance and ecology. (dherbs.com)
  • Plus, if you have a vaginal infection, douching can push the bacteria causing the infection up into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. (medhaven.ca)
  • Douching can increase your chances of infection. (medhaven.ca)
  • These products may increase your chances of getting a vaginal infection. (medhaven.ca)
  • However, many vaginal infections like yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis can be the result of douching regularly. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Douching can much like push this bacteria into the uterus causing this pelvic infection. (mycarmesi.com)
  • These symptoms can be the sign of a vaginal infection or disease and it is best to get yourself checked in time. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Vaginal yeast infection is also called vaginal candidiasis. (medicinenet.com)
  • Home remedies may or may not work to treat a vaginal yeast infection . (medicinenet.com)
  • Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners, as well as douching, can lead to a BV infection. (wku.edu)
  • In addition, if a person has a vaginal infection, douching can push the bacteria into the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In addition to fighting off infection, these bacteria help to keep your vaginal pH balanced. (healthline.com)
  • According to a 2014 study conducted on 120 women, garlic tablets may be as effective as oral antibiotics at treating the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection or BV, with fewer side effects. (healthline.com)
  • If, however, you have never had these symptoms or a vaginal yeast infection before, you should see your doctor before using this product. (nih.gov)
  • What is a Vaginal Yeast Infection? (nih.gov)
  • A yeast infection is a common type of vaginal infection. (nih.gov)
  • However, as estrogen levels decline, this natural state leads to thinning of the vaginal lining, which becomes more fragile and less elastic, with an increased risk for urinary tract infection (UTI). (md-health.com)
  • In most cases, it arises from an ascending infection from organisms found in the normal indigenous vaginal flora. (medscape.com)
  • However, douching can serve a provisional purpose, especially in cases of yeast and STD infection. (dherbs.com)
  • Because yeast infection and parasitic and worm infection are also due to lack of oxygen (in addition to acidity), adding 2 ounces of 35% food-grade hydrogen peroxide or oxygen drops to the douche water or solution will serve most beneficial. (dherbs.com)
  • The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • Bubble baths, vaginal contraceptives, damp or tight-fitting clothing and feminine hygiene products such as sprays and deodorants don't cause Candida albicans, but they may increase your susceptibility to infection. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • Douching won't clear up a vaginal infection. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • It's easy to confuse the symptoms of a yeast infection with those of some STDs and other vaginal infections. (kidshealth.org)
  • If you have a vaginal yeast infection, your doctor can recommend treatment to clear up the symptoms and cure the infection quickly. (kidshealth.org)
  • If you're using a vaginal treatment and are sexually active, you should not have sex until the infection has been completely treated because these medicines can weaken condoms and diaphragms. (kidshealth.org)
  • Guys can get an infection of the head of the penis from the same yeast that causes vaginal infections. (kidshealth.org)
  • However, this remains debatable and contradictory when other studies report the benefit effects of vaginal cleaning in infection prevention. (bvsalud.org)
  • Daily oral PrEP with F/TAF is recommended to prevent HIV infection among people at risk through sex, excluding people at risk through receptive vaginal sex , the CDC notes . (medscape.com)
  • If you've had vaginal intercourse recently and think you could be pregnant, it might be a good idea to take a pregnancy test. (healthline.com)
  • Do you have any bleeding after intercourse or douching? (alberta.ca)
  • Is Douching Necessary After Intercourse? (sutterhealth.org)
  • PID is the result of sexually transmitted bacteria traveling to your vaginal organs like the ovaries or the fallopian tubes. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Oral probiotics contain strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria that can restore the balance between the digestive tract and vaginal flora. (medicinenet.com)
  • Although consuming more probiotics and fermented foods may help increase the lactobacilli in your vaginal microbiota, it doesn't completely inhibit the growth of bad bacteria. (healthline.com)
  • Douche cleansing fluids tend to alter the vaginal pH and this can negatively impact the vagina's normal healthy bacterial flora and mucus and make one more susceptible to infections from yeast or bacteria. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Colonization by these bacteria keeps vaginal pH in the normal range (3.8 to 4.2), thereby preventing overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Are you having any abnormal vaginal bleeding? (alberta.ca)
  • Although, if you are douching and notice any of these symptoms, you need to consult a doctor or a gynecologist. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Changes in your vaginal pH can contribute to bacterial overgrowth and may cause several uncomfortable symptoms. (healthline.com)
  • If you suspect that your vaginal pH is out of balance or you have mild symptoms, there are steps you can take to help restore this balance naturally. (healthline.com)
  • Vinegar regulates the vaginal pH in bacterial vaginitis when increased due to bacterial vaginitis. (frezyderm.co.uk)
  • Vaginal cleansing ideal for thrush, vaginitis, vaginal mycosis and postmenstrual hygiene. (pink-shower.com)
  • The doctor obtains a sample of your cervical cells for laboratory examination and may also collect a sample of your vaginal secretions to test for signs of vaginitis (vaginal inflammation) and to check for vaginal changes due to estrogen deficiency. (md-health.com)
  • Overview of Vaginitis Vaginitis is infectious or noninfectious inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, sometimes with inflammation of the vulva. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Vaginal skin dryness is often associated with estrogen levels changes. (md-health.com)
  • Furthermore, aging and menopause may also affect the consistency and amount of your vaginal moisture, resulting in dryness. (md-health.com)
  • Vaginal dryness affects many women but only a few would ask their doctors about it. (md-health.com)
  • Uncomfortable vaginal skin dryness does not have to be a burden as you get older. (md-health.com)
  • Medications used to treat breast cancer can also result in vaginal skin dryness. (md-health.com)
  • Vaginal skin dryness may be treated with over-the-counter or medically prescribed products. (md-health.com)
  • The best way to treat vaginal dryness is to apply topical or vaginal estrogen preparations instead of taking estrogen orally or using a skin patch. (md-health.com)
  • Vaginal itching and burning also can result from vaginal dryness caused by a drop in your hormone levels after menopause or surgical removal of your ovaries. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • This means ditch the scented tampons, avoid vaginal sprays, don't douche, and maybe even use some sperm-friendly lubricant. (allwomenstalk.com)
  • Vaginal douche for the removal of pathological secretions of bacterial origin, assisting the medical treatment. (frezyderm.co.uk)
  • If your vaginal pH becomes too alkaline, there's an increased chance for bacterial overgrowth. (healthline.com)
  • Women with new or multiple sex partners, as well as women who douche or use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control, have a higher risk of bacterial vaginosis. (crohns-disease-probiotics.com)
  • IsoFresh Balancing Gel Stops Unwanted Vaginal Odor and Supports Bacterial Balance. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • Agree to use a woman-controlled method of contraception that is not directly delivered to the vaginal mucosa (with the exception of a vaginal ring) throughout the duration of the study, such as oral contraceptives, birth control implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs), or tubal ligation. (who.int)
  • Douching will only cover up odor and make other problems worse. (medhaven.ca)
  • A recent clinical study evaluated the link between vaginal pH and feminine odor. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • Over 95% of women using IsoFresh every 3 days for a month reported a decrease in vaginal odor concerns and a "more fresh and clean" feeling. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • Normally in women of reproductive age, Lactobacillus species is the predominant constituent of normal vaginal flora. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most women have reported that the reason they try douching is that they believe that the method can help them eliminate unpleasant odors, prevent pregnancy, wash away leftover menstrual blood, and avoid STIs. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Having overall healthy vaginal and menstrual hygiene can help make this process easier. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Douching in general and particularly with PINK SHOWER is very useful to gently remove residual blood after the menstrual period , to soften and expel accumulated secretions or to make a thorough cleaning after sex, giving an immediate sense of cleanliness and freshness. (pink-shower.com)
  • This includes vaginal, oral, and anal sex. (wku.edu)
  • The quality medical anal douche enema bulb is made of soft, smooth and durable silicon, which can provide you with the most comfortable and smooth use experience. (rubber-bulb.com)
  • Boric acid vaginal suppositories were used to treat vaginal infections in the past. (medicinenet.com)
  • A paraben-free, lactic acid gel to support healthy vaginal pH and eliminate odors. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • Supports healthy vaginal ph with an advanced ph buffering system of lactic acid, sodium lactate, and sodium hydroxide. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • Vaginoplasty involves rearranging tissue in the genital area to create a vaginal canal (or opening) and vulva (external genitalia), including the labia. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Don't douche or use vaginal creams or medications the day before the procedure. (namme.org)
  • Introducing our Vaginal Shower (Tap Water) Enema Nozzle Douche, the ultimate accessory for those seeking a pleasurable and hygienic experience. (xndoll.com)
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  • With the Vaginal Shower Enema Nozzle Douche, you can explore new levels of pleasure and cleanliness, all in the comfort of your own space. (xndoll.com)
  • Experience the freedom to explore your desires with confidence, knowing that our Vaginal Shower Enema Nozzle Douche is designed with your safety in mind. (xndoll.com)
  • Embrace the power of self-care and indulge in your fantasies with our Vaginal Shower Enema Nozzle Douche. (xndoll.com)
  • No. Douching does not prevent pregnancy. (medhaven.ca)
  • Can douching hurt my chances of having a healthy pregnancy? (medhaven.ca)
  • Douching may affect your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. (medhaven.ca)
  • Studies also show that douching may increase a woman's chance of damaged fallopian tubes and ectopic pregnancy. (medhaven.ca)
  • It is found that women who douche frequently have more pregnancy-related issues like ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, early childbirth, etc. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Vaginal washing emerged as a contraceptive method in the 19th century, and since it was understood that it was not protective against pregnancy, it remained a cosmetic practice. (monetoileus.com)
  • A miscarriage can be on the horizon if there is any vaginal bleeding or spotting during the term of pregnancy-such events are considered to be triggers for miscarriages and the woman must be examined by a doctor immediately. (herbs2000.com)
  • Frequent exposure to irritants or chemicals via douching can also cause cervicitis or the inflammation of the cervix. (mycarmesi.com)
  • PINK SHOWER is a new device that allows you to make vaginal irrigation in a practical and effective wayː it connects to the tap quickly and you can douche comfortably seated on the toilet or bidet. (pink-shower.com)
  • To carry out a vaginal douche, one simply needs to spray a mixture of water and some other ingredients like antiseptics or fragrances. (mycarmesi.com)
  • The purpose of this utility model is in order to give full play to drug effect.Easy to carry.Use health.Not pollution clothes and a kind of uniform many spray orifices vaginal douche of medicinal liquid (or water) spraying that makes of designing. (google.com)
  • 4 elongate slots are arranged on the taper neck of this vaginal douche, 2 spray orifices are arranged in each groove. (google.com)
  • 1, a kind of women uses vaginal douche, and it comprises the serpentine pipe joint 1 of afterbody, forward taper neck 2.The top that it is characterized in that the taper neck is sealing and slick and sly curved-surface structure, and 3-5 microscler flushed channel 3 arranged on its side wall surface, has spray orifice 1-6 in each groove. (google.com)
  • A greater proportion of black women than other women use vaginal douches, feminine spray, feminine powder, & wipes/towelettes leading to phthalates exposure which have been heavily implicated in lower lactobacillus levels. (altmetric.com)
  • Francesca Branch, Tracey J. Woodruff, Susanna D. Mitro and Ami R. Zota (2015) Vaginal douching and racial/ethnic disparities in phthalates exposures among reproductive-aged women: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004. (womensvoices.org)
  • Whether you use vaginal douching products or not, this important first-of-its-kind study reaffirms the need for more research into this unique and sensitive route of exposure for women. (womensvoices.org)
  • The study aimed to understand whether vaginal douching products and other feminine care products affect levels of phthalates in women's bodies - and to investigate if douching behavior can explain why black women have higher levels of phthalates than women of other races and ethnicities. (womensvoices.org)
  • The study, published in Environmental Health in July 2015, used data from a national health survey conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NHANES) to investigate the levels of phthalates in the urine of American women who reported using vaginal douching products and compared those levels to non-users. (womensvoices.org)
  • The survey conducted in 2001-2004 asked over 700 women how often they used vaginal douches. (womensvoices.org)
  • The more prevalent use of vaginal douching products by black women can partially explain why black women have higher phthalate levels than women of other races and ethnicities. (womensvoices.org)
  • Women who reported using vaginal douching products had higher levels of metabolites of diethyl phthalate (DEP) in their urine. (womensvoices.org)
  • Black women were also much more likely than white or Mexican- American women to report that they douched regularly. (womensvoices.org)
  • This study found that the higher levels of phthalates in black women could be partially explained by the greater frequency of douching by black women, compared to women of other races and ethnicities. (womensvoices.org)
  • Why do women douche? (medhaven.ca)
  • Women douche because they mistakenly believe it gives many benefits. (medhaven.ca)
  • The recommendation is that:women don't douche. (medhaven.ca)
  • Research shows that women who douche regularly have more health problems than women who don't. (medhaven.ca)
  • Douching may simply be more common in groups of women who tend to have these issues. (medhaven.ca)
  • In women trying to get pregnant, those who douched more than once a week took the longest to get pregnant. (medhaven.ca)
  • Some women also believe that douching can be used in the exchange for birth control or contraception to wash out the sperm after sex, however, the method has shown no positive results in eliminating the sperm or any residual STI. (mycarmesi.com)
  • The utility model relates to the technical field of the medical appliance and the sanitary health products in daily use, which discloses a vaginal douche for the women, comprising a spiral tube joint 1 at the tail end, and a conical tube neck 2 at the front part. (google.com)
  • This utility model relates to medical apparatus and instruments and daily-use sanitary field of health care products, is that a kind of women uses vaginal douche. (google.com)
  • It is the most common vaginal condition in women ages 15-44 years. (wku.edu)
  • Dry vaginal skin is a common problem experienced by most women around the time of menopause. (md-health.com)
  • Vaginal problems are epidemic today amongst American women. (dherbs.com)
  • Women may be asked for a self taken vaginal swab. (labtestsonline.org.uk)
  • Another option for women, the dapivirine vaginal ring, is available internationally but not in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Vaginal suppository containing tea tree oil not taken orally. (medicinenet.com)
  • For example, a medically fortified douche containing PrEP might be more likely to be used by people who use a douche before or after sex on a regular basis. (medscape.com)
  • Eliminates unwanted feminine odors that can result from monthly periods, sweat, semen, tight clothes and/or vaginal infections. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • IsoFresh Gel is a water-based, paraben-free feminine freshening gel that eliminates unwanted vaginal odors. (fairhavenhealth.com)
  • For mild cases following vaginal delivery, oral antibiotics in an outpatient setting may be adequate (see Treatment and Management, as well as Medication). (medscape.com)
  • Betadine Vaginal Douche Kit 250ml contains an active ingredient, Povidone Iodine 10% W/V for treatment and prevention of infections in wounds. (pharmacareonline.qa)
  • you may be asked to avoid using these within 24 hours before testing vaginal samples since they may affect test results. (labtestsonline.org.uk)
  • Dr. Shettles suggested that a female should douche using 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water to produce an alkaline environment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • So, how do you know if your vaginal pH is too alkaline? (healthline.com)
  • The best water for douching purposes is oxygenated and alkaline water. (dherbs.com)
  • Diseases like Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or Cervicitis are common effects of douching. (mycarmesi.com)
  • Most douches are prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking soda, or iodine. (medhaven.ca)
  • The Office on Women's Health notes that douching can lead to health problems and may be linked to difficulties getting pregnant, ectopic pregnancies, and preterm labor. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Dr. Shettles suggested that a female should douche using 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to 1 quart of water to create an acidic environment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The biggest vaginal enemy are dairy products and grains. (dherbs.com)
  • Local application of vitamin C should be avoided because it is acidic and can irritate the vaginal tissue. (medicinenet.com)
  • Can douching after sex stop me from getting pregnant? (medhaven.ca)
  • Limited research shows that douching may make it harder for you to get pregnant. (medhaven.ca)
  • During sexual arousal, there is an increase in blood flow to the pelvic organs, which produces more vaginal fluid for lubrication. (md-health.com)
  • More frequent use of douches (i.e. twice per month or more) was associated with even higher levels of phthalates found in their bodies. (womensvoices.org)
  • You can purchase probiotic supplements that are geared toward vaginal health at your local pharmacy or online . (healthline.com)
  • The diet plays the most important role in female vaginal health. (dherbs.com)