Prevalence Of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Lawrence, Udenze Chikwendu; O.K, Achi; Ifeanyi, Obeagu Emmanuel; Queen, Elemchukwu

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“…Vaginal douching is a practice that has been in existence for several centuries and involves washing or cleaning out the vagina with water or other mixtures of fluid to eliminate odor and 'clean' the vagina [1][2]. Most douches are sold in stores as prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking soda, and/ or iodine while a few contain antiseptics fragrances.…”

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Impact of Vaginal Douching on Women's Health; Benefits and Potential Health Risk

Imam,

Onyemowo,

Obeagu

2024

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For decades, vaginal douching, the practice involving the cleansing of the vaginal canal with water or mixture of fluids has ignited controversy, sparking debates about its potential benefits and detrimental impacts on women's health. The risks of vaginal douching far outweigh any unproven benefits as this procedure provides a pressurized fluid vehicle for pathogen transport, helping lower genital tract infections ascend above the cervix, into the uterus, fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity, disrupting natural equilibrium of the vagina and leading to a wide range of adverse outcomes including pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis, cervical cancer, poor pregnancy outcomes, sexually transmitted infections, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, and infertility. Additionally, douching may interfere with the body's natural defense mechanisms against pathogens, making it easier for infections to take hold. Furthermore, some douching products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the vaginal tissue and cause discomfort or pain and therefore, a strict reevaluation of the practice's necessity for women's health is recommended as the best way to support vaginal health is to ensure good overall hygiene and let the body's natural processes do their job. Keywords: Douching, Women, Benefits and Health risk

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Impact of Vaginal Douching on Women's Health; Benefits and Potential Health Risk

Imam,

Onyemowo,

Obeagu

2024

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Occurrence and Clinical Characteristics of Vaginitis among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria

Oparaugo¹,

Iwalokun²,

Nwaokorie³

et al. 2022

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Background: Vaginitis is an important public health problem globally. It is associated with gynaecological and obstetric complications. Vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis are mainly responsible for vaginitis. The aim of this study is to determine the occurrence, clinical characteristics and associated risk factors of vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis among women of reproductive age attending Primary Health Care centres in Lagos Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 258 women with genital complaints after obtaining their informed written consent between May 2017 and March 2018. Structured questionnaires were administered and high vaginal swabs were collected for laboratory examination. The results were analysed with descriptive statistics, chi-square and simple logistic regression. Results: Out of the 210 (81.4%) of the women with one or more vaginal infections, 105 (50.0%), 26 (12.4%) had bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis respectively while 78 (37.1%) had both vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis. Only 1 (0.5%) participant had trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis. History of abortion and age below 25 years

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Prevalence Of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

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Impact of Vaginal Douching on Women's Health; Benefits and Potential Health Risk

Impact of Vaginal Douching on Women's Health; Benefits and Potential Health Risk

Occurrence and Clinical Characteristics of Vaginitis among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria

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