Bacterial Vaginosis And Douching
The prevailing notion in the medical community is that douching is both unnecessary and could actually increase risk for bacterial vaginosis. The theory is that the vagina is able to cleanse itself of bacteria, sperm, and blood after sex or a period. Some experts believe that douching consistently disrupts the natural chemical balance of the vagina, which leaves one at greater risk for infection. It's said that douching is able to add new bacteria that can spread to the fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix. Read more...
Causes of Bacterial Vaginosis
A lot is still unknown about Bacterial Vaginosis. The exact causes of bacterial vaginosis are still not understood by doctors, but the manner in which the infection occurs is known. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when excess bad bacteria, primarily gardenella, grows in the vagina. The cause of this excess growth is due to the pH level in the vagina becoming more acidic. Bacteria thrives in such environments. When the bad bacterial essentially outnumbers the good bacterial, then your body is not able to fight against it effectively. Because this is known, what can be determined are the likely causes of bacterial vaginosis. Read more...
