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RainBowStar
I meant she was mixing antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis and giving me medication for depression. And what I wanted to know is why is the redness going away with aloe vera the itching has also stopped. But the nurses from the walk in clinic now said it wasn't bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection. I don't know about candida. And I'm trying to think what std I might have with this symptoms but come blank I thought it was trishomonsis something like that but it came negative chlamydia and gonorrhea too negative. The cream for bacterial vaginosis and yeast she gave me took the pain I had in my lower abdominal and it seems a little better. But I'm still getting an std test done just to be sure.
Cytolytic vaginosis is a vaginal condition that involves an overgrowth of lactobacillus bacteria. Lactobacilli are a normal part of the vaginal environment.
Cytolytic vaginosis is not an infection. It is also not a sexually transmitted illness. It appears to be a pH problem that causes a disruption in the natural
Balance of bacteria found in the vagina. This leads to an overgrowth of lactobacillus, which produces acids that cause vaginal irritation. A change in your vaginal pH may be provoked by, but not limited to, the following:
Treatment of vaginal discharge with antibiotics or antifungal medications
Residue from soap or vaginal cleansers
Sensitivity to chemicals or perfumes in personal care products
Sensitivity to latex or lubricants
The pH of your partners semen
The symptoms of cytolytic vaginosis are often confused with those of a yeast infection or
Bacterial vaginosis. Symptoms may be worse during the second half of your menstrual cycle.
Any of the following may be present:
Itching and redness of the vagina or skin outside the vagina (the vulva).
Burning of the vulva which may be worse with urination. Symptoms may mimic the burning associated with a urinary tract infection.
White or yellowish vaginal discharge.
Discomfort with intercourse or soreness following intercourse.
TREATMENT:
Restoring the vaginal equilibrium will decrease lactobacilli to normal levels and provide symptom relief.
Baking soda treatments are used to increase vaginal pH:
Baking soda soak: Dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda in a bath of 1-2 inches of warm water. Soak twice a day for 15-20 minutes.
Baking soda douche: Dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda in 4 cups of warm water, or purchase an over-the-counter baking soda douche. Douche once daily for 7-14 days or twice weekly for 2 weeks.
Baking soda paste: Make a watery paste with baking soda, and apply daily to the skin outside the vagina to relieve any irritation.
Don't use tampons. Avoid soap in the vaginal area. Avoid scented sprays and douches. Get out of wet clothing quickly. Wear cotton underwear (always keep a few pair of 'granny panties' anyway for this, other problems as well as the first few days of your period when you may have clotting; pads stay in better with those kind of underwear. You may have large clots at first and tampons will make you cramp terribly.) Try sleeping without any underwear.