Such a disease as colpitis, the causes of which are quite diverse, occurs in many women. We are talking about inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, and it causes the reproduction of opportunistic microflora. Usually, such an inflammatory disease occurs due to a violation of local immunity. But if you have colpitis, the reasons may be different. Let's take a closer look at them.
Inflammation occurs as a result of any diseases of the genitourinary system, hormonal disorders (menopause, diabetes, obesity). The reason may be anatomical anomalies of the vagina, damage to its mucosa, decreased immunity due to a variety of chronic infections, even old age. In addition, often a woman does not pay enough attention to intimate hygiene. The result is colpitis. The reasons are also local allergic reactions, for example, to creams, suppositories, condoms.
This disease is divided into several types. What kind of colpitis you have, the reasons for it will be told. Andthe variety depends on the infection that has struck you. There is trichomonas colpitis. Signs in this case will be purulent or just yellowish discharge. This variety can turn into chronic colpitis, which has erased symptoms. And the resulting leucorrhoea can lead to cervical erosion.
The second variety is atrophic colpitis. It is also called senile. The walls of the vagina become thinner with age. This disease is usually seen in postmenopausal women. The treatment in this case is hormone replacement therapy. Candida colpitis is nothing more than a thrush. It is treated with a course of antibiotics, and is recognized by cheesy white discharge.
And another variety - acute colpitis. This is the so-called stage of the disease. The symptoms in this case are very unpleasant - pain during sexual intercourse, itching, purulent discharge.
This disease can be called one of the most common. If you notice copious discharge that has an abnormal shade and an unpleasant odor, you need to urgently make an appointment with a gynecologist. Inspection on the chair will allow you to notice the redness of the walls of the vagina, pathological discharge. The doctor will take a smear on the flora to determine the pathogen and the degree of the disease.
So, you have discovered colpitis, its causes are already clear, now it's worth talking about treatment. Postponing it is strongly discouraged. Due to the presence of such a disease, a woman receives a powerfulpsychological discomfort associated with itching. In addition, ascending infection can lead to erosion, endometritis, and even infertility. Depending on the cause and type of colpitis, the doctor prescribes treatment. If it is local, then we are talking about taking baths with herbs, using tampons, candles, douching. Alternative treatment of colpitis requires a mandatory consultation with a doctor.
After the course, it will be necessary to re-analyze the microflora to make sure that there is a result. During treatment, sexual intercourse is not recommended. And the rest - subject to receiving competent advice from a doctor and following all his recommendations - you will succeed.
