Ecological Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis

Fredricsson, B.; Englund, Katarina; Weintraub, Leon; Ölund, Anders; Nord, Carl‐Erik

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(87)90096-1

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“…The favorable results in our experience, compared with those of others reported in the literature using yoghurt (9) and acetic acid (2, lo), may be ascribed to differences in technical application, the dose used and the duration of treatment. It is also important to note that BV may resolve itself spontaneously (1 1) (as occurred in the control group).…”

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confidence: 56%

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Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy treated with yoghurt

Neri

Sabah

Samra

1993

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

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As various drugs might have an effect on the fetus during pregnancy, the use of drugs should be minimized in the pregnant woman. Since bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be associated with prematurity and postpartum complications, we searched for alternative therapy for its cure during pregnancy. Commercial yoghurt incorporates both factors necessary for maintaining the protective mechanism of the vagina, vaginal pH and lactobacillus. A total of 32 women with BV in the first trimester of pregnancy were treated with intravaginal application of yoghurt. The result was favorable indicating that the continuous correction of vaginal pH and lactobacillus flora is crucial for normal vaginal ecology. During pregnancy, a local treatment restoring the normal acidity and vaginal flora, without systemic effect, may be preferable to any other treatment.

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confidence: 56%

“…BV is related to a suppression of Lactobacilli (the bacteria which maintain vaginal homeostasis), and the concomitant predominance of anaerobic bacteria (8). This disturbance may be due to an alteration of the ecology of the vagina, perhaps caused by conditions unsatisfactory for the growth of Lactobacilli (9).…”

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confidence: 99%

Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy treated with yoghurt

Neri

Sabah

Samra

1993

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

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“…A penicillin may be tried, but these are relatively ineffective, possibly due to their unselective action against vaginal lactobacilli. Yoghurt based on Lactobacillus acidophilus, acetic acid jelly, and oestrogen cream do not appear to be effective (Fredricsson et al 1987). Bacterial vaginosis will recur in over half of women in whom initial treatment appears effective.…”

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confidence: 99%

Bacterial vaginosis

MacDermott¹

1995

BJOG

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“…Lactobacilli have been used, with varying degrees of success, in a number of studies in human females to prevent urinary tract infection [84,85], vulvovaginal candidosis [86][87][88][89] and bacterial vaginosis [90]. Bruce et al [85] reported a 4.5-fold decrease in urinary tract infections in eight patients in a small, uncontrolled trial using freeze-dried lactobacillus vaginal suppositories.…”

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confidence: 99%