Why does bacterial vaginosis keep recurring?

Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginitis mainly caused by vaginal Gardnerella, which can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. Bacterial vaginosis is a disease caused by an increase in Gardnerella and anaerobic bacteria, a decrease in lactobacilli, and a change in the ecological balance system in the vagina. So, why does bacterial vaginosis keep recurring?

1. After treatment, some patients stop taking medication because their vulvar itching symptoms are relieved or eliminated. As a result, the bacteria are suppressed, but the disease has not been completely cured. When the pH value of the vagina changes, vaginitis will recur again.

2. Sometimes the couple did not receive treatment at the same time. The woman transmitted the pathogen to the husband through sexual intercourse, making the husband a carrier. However, since the male's physiological structure is different from that of the female, he has no obvious symptoms. If only the woman is treated and the man is not, the bacteria will be repeatedly "transmitted" between the man and the woman through sexual life, causing the woman's vaginitis to relapse.

3. The human body itself is a carrier of certain fungi. If you do not pay attention to hygiene habits, such as always wiping from the anus to the urethra after defecation, certain bacteria may be brought into the vagina and cause recurrence.

4. Frequent use of antibiotics repeatedly destroys the restrictive relationship between vaginal flora, leading to vigorous fungal growth. It is very meaningful to give such patients antifungal drugs for prevention while taking antibiotics or after antibiotic treatment.

5. Not paying attention to hygiene, such as washing underwear and socks at the same time, using sanitary napkins or toilet paper that do not meet hygiene standards, sharing a bathtub with others, etc., which causes cross-infection of germs and leads to recurrence.