Effects of bacterial vaginosis on the fetus

When there is an increase in vaginal discharge that is purulent and smelly, and is accompanied by vaginal pain, tingling, swelling, pelvic discomfort, and general fatigue, you should suspect that you have bacterial vaginosis, especially if you are an elderly person. The following is a detailed introduction to the effects of bacterial vaginosis on the fetus.

In fact, bacterial vaginitis generally does not have much impact on the fetus. It needs to be actively treated and controlled. As long as it does not cause intrauterine infection, it will not affect the fetus.

Bacterial vaginosis is more common in elderly women, mainly because of the decrease in estrogen levels and local resistance in elderly women. Middle-aged women may also suffer from this disease when a large number of pathogenic bacteria enter the vagina or there is trauma in the vagina.

There are many other causes of bacterial vaginitis, such as vaginal plugs, cotton balls and gauze left in the vagina or vaginal trauma, which may cause damage and bleeding of the vaginal mucosa and cause bacterial infection; during delivery, abortion and vaginal surgery, if the principles of aseptic operation are violated, it will cause so-called iatrogenic infection and cause vaginitis; chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, adnexitis and other gynecological inflammations may also cause bacterial infection of adjacent genitals; contraceptive devices or ointments, chemical drug stimulation can cause corrosion of the vaginal epithelium, leading to bacterial infection and thus forming vaginitis.

The main manifestation of bacterial vaginitis is increased vaginal discharge, which is mostly purulent and has a foul odor. The vagina has a burning, stinging, and swollen feeling, which may be accompanied by pelvic discomfort and general fatigue. During a gynecological examination, the vaginal mucosa may be found to be flushed, congested, edematous, tender, with increased discharge, purulent discharge, and even crusting. A smear examination of the discharge can reveal a large number of pus balls and pathogenic bacteria, but there will be no trichomonas and mold in the discharge.