Patient's question:
I recently feel that my menstrual cycle is abnormal and have an increase in leukorrhea. The hospital said it's bacterial vaginosis. I want to ask what preventive measures are there for bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
The majority of cases of bacterial vaginosis are related to poor lifestyle habits, such as frequent sexual activity or having multiple sexual partners. Some women pay too much attention to hygiene, frequently using alkaline soaps or disinfectants to clean the external genitalia or even the vagina, which disrupts the vaginal flora and leads to this condition. Bacterial vaginosis can cause many discomforting symptoms in women, bringing them great trouble. Therefore, women should take preventive measures against bacterial vaginosis in their daily lives. Bacterial vaginosis can be treated with oral metronidazole or vaginal suppositories of metronidazole effervescent tablets. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene, rinse the external genitalia with warm water daily, and change underwear frequently. The underwear should be exposed to sunlight to sterilize it. Enhance physical exercise to reduce the body's resistance.