To date, there is no consensus on how dangerous and how much harm ureaplasma parvum brings to the human body.
In small amounts, ureaplasma can be found in absolutely healthy women and, in the opinion of scientists, this condition does not require medical therapy. But some researchers, on the contrary, argue that this microorganism, causing damage to the genitals under any circumstances. In connection with this division of opinions, there are two treatment regimens for ureaplasma parvum:
- since this is a conditionally pathogenic microorganism, the treatment of ureaplasma parvum in this case is aimed at suppressing the activity of the pathogen and reducing the contamination of the genital organs;
- complete destruction of the pathogen.
Ureaplasma parvum - whether it is necessary to treat?
Let's try to figure out whether it is necessary to treat ureaplasma parvum if there are no clinical manifestations and it seems nothing disturbs, except the disappointing results of the tests.
Definitely, it is necessary. Even if you do not feel the manifestation of infection, this in no way reduces the severity of the disease. After all, this microorganism, because it lacks the ability to independently provide itself with the substances necessary for life, parasitizes inside cells and is protected by the cell membrane from the effects of environmental factors.
This complicates the fight with ureaplasma parvum and treatment of the disease, because not every antibacterial drug is able to penetrate the cell, and as a result we get a chronic course of the process with all the ensuing consequences.
Treatment of ureaplasma parvum is especially important in pregnancy. After all, like any infection, ureaplasmosis can not only prevent the occurrence of pregnancy and cause the termination of pregnancy, but also significantly harm the child, lead to his disability.
Probably, after the above, you did not have any doubts about whether you need to treat ureaplasma parvum, it remains only to figure out how to do it.
Ureaplasma parvum - treatment with folk remedies
Of course, there are ways to treat ureaplasma parvum folk remedies. From non-pharmacological agents, it is possible to use so-called phytobiotics - substances of plant origin that have antibacterial properties. They include an extract of garlic (you can just eat a few cloves a day), an extract of echinacea narrow-leaved. It is also possible to use other phytochemicals, for example, ingestion of herbaceous herbs, birch buds. Although the effectiveness of these treatments is not proven, they certainly will not bring harm.
For syringing and external hygiene, oak and borse cortex infusions are used. But in any case, douching should not become a habit and is often used, since it can promote the "washing away" of beneficial microorganisms involved in the formation of a normal vaginal biocenosis.
Medication
So, let's consider the stages of treatment of ureaplasma parvum, namely the first stage of treatment is antibacterial therapy. Among antibiotics for the control of ureaplasma parvum apply the following:
- tetracycline;
- doxycycline ;
- ofloxacin;
- azithromycin;
- clarithromycin.
In this case, the course of treatment of ureaplasma parvum should be at least 7-10 days.
Additionally, for the prevention of vaginal candidiasis, it is recommended to use fluconazole or similar antifungal drugs (once 50 mg every other day, for 10 days).
For local treatment, vaginal applications with an ointment form of erythromycin are used, also for 10 days. The second important stage is the restoration of the microflora of the vagina and its colonization with useful lacto- and bifidobacteria, as well as acidophilic and thermophilic rods. To do this, apply vaginal suppositories such as Ginolact, Ginolacin. After all, a healthy microflora prevents the settling of pathogens.
Ureaplasma parvum and pregnancy
Treatment of ureaplasma parvum during pregnancy is a more difficult task. And all because most of the drugs for the treatment of ureaplasma parvum or absolutely contraindicated to pregnant women, or their effect on the fetus is not known. Relatively safe for use remain erythromycin and spiramycin.
As you have already understood, it is not worth doubting the danger of this insidious microorganism, therefore it is better to entrust a qualified specialist to treat the ureaplasma of parvum. After all, timely diagnosis and treatment will not only help to save pregnancy and endure a healthy child, but also prevent the development of postpartum ureaplasma sepsis, with possible fatal consequences.