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Multi-Gyn®ActiGel

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Ask:

    What is the difference in discharges of patients with bacterial vaginosis and vaginal thrush?

    Answer:

    By their nature. When bacterial vaginosis, the discharge is uniform, thick, and with a characteristic unpleasant odor. In patients with vaginal thrush, a wide range of discharge may be observed: liquid, transparent, water-like, thick, porridge-like white; the odor during vaginal thrush is missing, or it is slightly acid. – By the time of occurrence. In patients with bacterial vaginosis, the discharge usually appears 2-3 days after menstruation; in patients with vaginal thrush, the discharge typically appears (intensifies) 5-7 days prior to the start of menstruation

  • Ask:

    How soon after infection with bacterial vaginosis do the following symptoms: odor, itching, discharge and redness appear?

    Answer:

    The duration of the incubation period of bacterial vaginosis depends on the microbial content (number of microbial bodies), activity of the immune system of women, the vaginal pH and some other factors and usually is 7-10 days.

  • Ask:

    Why is bacterial vaginosis dangerous?

    Answer:

    Bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of development of inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages, premature births, complications of pregnancy and delivery.

  • Ask:

    How does bacterial vaginosis affect pregnancy and newborns?

    Answer:

    In pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis, the incidence of delivery of babies with low body weight is higher, and such women have premature births more often. Bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis may sometimes infect the uterus and fallopian tubes (the tubes through which oocytes pass from ovaries to uterus). This type of infection is called pelvic inflammatory diseases, in the presence of which infertility or lesions of fallopian tubes may develop, which leads to the risk of development of ectopic pregnancy and infertility.

  • Ask:

    Should a man undergo treatment if his partner has been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis?

    Answer:

    If bacterial vaginosis has been diagnosed in a woman, the treatment should be given to both sexual partners. The treatment regimen for men should be selected individually after the analysis of the sensitivity of pathogens to antibiotics and, in some cases, the treatment may be limited to the administration of topical agents. During the treatment, it is strongly recommended not to have sex without using a condom.

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