In those cases when there is a need for treatment, many women prefer natural remedies. They have a milder and often sparing effect, and the possibility of complications when using preparations on a plant basis is minimal.
Natural remedies, which have been used for many years in the treatment of gynecological diseases, are not limited to phytopreparations. The list of mineral medicines used to treat gynecological diseases is headed by ichthyol suppositories.
Active substance
Ichthyol is in itself shale oil, the release of which is derived from combustible shales, through complex chemical processes. For the first time it was applied by a German doctor in the 19th century for the treatment of various skin diseases. In the future, the scope of its application has expanded, and it has become widely used in gynecology. The only obstacle to its spread was the unpleasant smell, which he published and a rather unsightly appearance.
Today, ichthyol suppositories are often used in gynecology. This is easily explained by the fact that it is ichthiol:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- reparative effect.
Indications for use
The main diseases in which ichthyol suppositories are used are:
- various kinds of inflammation of the ovaries (salpingoophoritis, adnexitis);
- uterine inflammatory processes (parametritis, endometritis);
- cervical disease (erosion, cervicitis);
- diseases that are localized in the vagina ( bacterial vaginosis , colpitis).
With all these diseases, ichthyol suppositories are not used vaginally.
Mode of application
It should be noted that the aforementioned candles are rectal. That's why many women, not knowing where to place the ichthyol candles, insert them into the vagina. This causes severe irritation of the vaginal mucosa and the woman experiences discomfort. To prevent this, it is necessary to conduct hygiene of the external genitalia, using a PH-neutral agent.
Apply usually ichthyol suppositories with inflammation of the appendages, as well as ovarian cyst , no more than 3 times a day. In this case, the instruction for the use of gynecological suppositories with ichthyol also recommends the use of sanitary napkins in the treatment process, which will prevent contamination of the laundry.
For better effect from the use of the drug before its use, it is recommended to empty the intestine or put a cleansing enema.
Side effects
Side effect from the use of the drug ichthyol in candles was not observed. Only isolated cases of individual intolerance were noted, which caused a drastic withdrawal of the drug. Allergic reactions that had clear symptoms were recorded in only 0.1% of patients.
Contraindications
The above individual intolerance or local hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug may be contraindications for the use of ichthyol suppositories. It is also forbidden to apply the drug simultaneously with drugs, which in their composition contain salts of heavy metals or iodine.
In pregnancy, ichthyol suppositories are not prohibited, as is breastfeeding. That is why ichthyol suppositories are the drug used in pregnancy-induced gynecological diseases.