What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is more common in elderly women, mainly because of the lower estrogen levels and lower local resistance in elderly women. When a large number of pathogenic bacteria enter the vagina or there is trauma in the vagina, middle-aged women may also suffer from this disease. Here are some symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.

The main manifestation of bacterial vaginosis 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.

Bacterial vaginosis is also known as nonspecific vaginitis, Haemophilus vaginitis, Corynebacterium vaginitis, hypoxic bacterial vaginitis, Gardnerella vaginitis, etc. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by a mixed infection of vaginal Gardnerella and some hypoxic bacteria, can be transmitted through sexual contact, and has a higher incidence among people with promiscuous sexual relations; the prominent clinical manifestation is increased vaginal discharge and a fishy odor.

The special smell of secretions. Whenever sexual intercourse or activities are performed, the release of odor is promoted, and the odor is particularly obvious. Because there are a lot of amine substances in the vagina, the pH of vaginal secretions also increases; when using a vaginal speculum for plug examination, it is found that the secretions in the vagina increase, are grayish white, and very sticky, but the inflammation of the vaginal wall is not obvious.