Throughout the waiting period of the child, the woman repeatedly undergoes an examination of the gynecologist and various examinations. In the event that the doctor diagnoses the development of the inflammatory process in the body of a future mother, she needs the appointment of appropriate treatment. Otherwise, if you ignore the symptoms, various diseases can be very dangerous for the safe passage of pregnancy and the life of the fetus.
Including, about 20% of pregnant women diagnosed gardnerella. About what this disease represents, and what features it is characterized, we will tell you in our article.
Causes of the disease
Gardnerella is a bacterium that belongs to a conditionally pathogenic microflora. It is present in small amounts in the body of any, even absolutely healthy person, however, before its large accumulation this bacterium can not be detected by any laboratory methods.
As a rule, in case of weakening of the organism, active growth and development of the opportunistic flora begins. The gardnerella is no exception. With the onset of conception in the body of a pregnant woman, there is a serious decrease in immunity and global hormonal restructuring, which lead to the activation of gardnerella vaginalis during pregnancy.
In addition, other causes can also provoke the development of the disease, in particular:
- colds;
- nervous stress and overstrain;
- change of sexual partner;
- prolonged use of antibiotics and other medications;
- moving and changing the climate belt;
- poor and unbalanced nutrition, lack of milk and dairy products in the diet;
- chronic diseases of the digestive tract and, in particular, the intestines;
- wearing too dense underwear made of synthetic materials.
How does gardnerellez appear during pregnancy?
When worsening gardnerelleza during pregnancy, his symptoms are difficult to miss. In most cases, the disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- yellowish, grayish or greenish discharge from the genital tract. They can be creamy or foaming and always have a uniform consistency, as well as an unpleasant odor, reminiscent of the smell of rotten fish;
- itching, pain, burning and other uncomfortable sensations in the area of the vagina and external genitalia;
- severe swelling and redness of the labia;
- discomfort during urination and intercourse.
Is the gardnerella dangerous during pregnancy?
The infection and exacerbation of gardnerella during pregnancy does not affect the fetus. This bacterium is not able to penetrate the placenta, therefore in no way can it harm the unborn baby yet.
Meanwhile, if you ignore the symptoms of the disease while waiting for the child, it can cause the development of the inflammatory process in the vagina. The neglected form of this ailment often leads to uterine bleeding, the onset of premature birth, early discharge of amniotic fluid, endometritis and various diseases of the genitourinary sphere. All this can negatively affect the course of pregnancy and the health of the future mother.
Treatment of gardnerella during pregnancy
Completely cure gardnerellez in the waiting period of the baby is impossible, because it requires
Usually, a doctor prescribes a woman antimicrobial agents for the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms, after which drugs are used to restore the sour-milk environment in the vagina. Along with oral intake of tablets, vaginal suppositories and various methods of syringing are often used.