Treating Bacterial Vaginosis with Naturopathic Medicine
It is a
condition that is uncomfortable and can be embarrassing for a patient, thus
significantly impacting her quality of life.
An imbalance between good/healthy bacteria and bad/unhealthy bacteria is the cause for the inflammationthat causes this condition. Several factors
can make a female more prone to its development such as: Diabetes, pregnancy, smoking,
antibiotic use, have multiple sexual partners or a new sexual partner,
douching, or a weakened immune system.
Symptoms of Bacterial vaginosis include: burning,itching, swelling
and/or redness of the vulva, a white or grey odorous discharge (which is
typically worse after sexual intercourse), and pain with urination.
This condition is diagnosed by a vaginal swab to inspect the discharge. Treatment
involves antibiotics.
Patients can be prone to this condition returning, and so it is important to
look at the underlying causes that may make a patient more susceptible to
developing this condition. So what options does Naturopathic Medicine have to
offer? Keep reading below.
Diet and Nutrition
Making some healthy diet changes could be very beneficial in the
treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis. Reducing refined sugars (sugar,
juice, sweets) and refined carbohydrates (such as white rice, bread, pasta,
baked goods) can support the immune
system. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables can support the bodies nutrition as well.
Vitamins and
Supplements
There are lots of options here to reduce inflammation and to support the immune system, but we definitely want to look at
supplementing with some professional grade probiotics
to rebalance the vaginal flora. It is important to speak to your Naturopathic Doctor to make
sure there are no interactions for you and that they are safe for your individual
health history.
This is a great option for reducing inflammation and
supporting your immune system.
Lifestyle Counseling
A lot of factors could help here, such as reducing smoking, taking care
not to douche, wearing cotton underwear, and abstaining from sexual intercourse
until you are healed.
SOURCE:naturopathforcalgary.com
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