Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis
BV stands for Bacterial Vaginosis. This medical condition is often characterized by a foul smelling discharge from the female genitalia soon after male-female sexual intercourse is completed. This is not a life threatening condition, but may pose as a stepping stone for the onset of more serious diseases and ailments. BV is the imbalance of the bacterial flora in the woman’s vaginal canal. These bacteria are the first line of defense when it comes to warding off unwanted viruses and other bacteria – particularly those that carry sexually transmitted diseases. This medical condition also tends to target women who are still in their child bearing years. In advance cases, untreated BV may lead to pregnancy complications and even to miscarriages.
So what causes Bacterial Vaginosis? Here are two of the most common suspects.
1. Antibiotics. As a rule, regularly ingesting antibiotics may help fight off bacteria and virus. Unfortunately, taking too much may also kill off the pre-existing bacteria in the woman’s genital area. It should be noted that the female reproductive organ is swimming with life. The vaginal canal is lined with a liquid filled to the brim with microorganisms and good bacteria. The good bacteria are collectively called Lactobacillus, and are subdivided into Lactobacillus jensenii and Lactobacillus crispatus. These are “sentinel” bacteria that keeps other vaginal microorganisms in check. At the same time, Lactobacillus keeps foreign invading bacteria (particularly those that carry genes form sexually transmitted diseases) from being assimilated into the vaginal walls.
Unfortunately, antibiotics are non-discriminatory. This means that they target both the bad and good bacteria in the body. Taking too much antibiotics can not only lower the woman’s vaginal lactobacillus count, but may lower overall immune functions as well.
2. Non pH friendly soaps. There is a reason why most commercialized feminine wash products have the pH friendly factor. This is to ensure that the natural acidity in the woman’s reproductive system is not lowered. In normal circumstances, the vaginal pH (acidity level) is pegged between 3.8 and 4.5. This is already a relatively acidic environment, and which is zealously maintained by the Lactobacillus. When a woman uses any soap that is not pH friendly to wash the nether regions, there are usually two outcomes. One: the microorganisms die off, making the Lactobacillus go on overdrive. This condition is often called candidiasis or yeast infection. Two: the Lactobacillus die off, which makes the microorganism in the vaginal cavity multiply uncontrollably. This causes the acidity level to increase, and thereby causing Bacterial Vaginosis.
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