Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a bacterial Vaginal Infection. A healthy vagina has a balance of both “good” (healthy) and “bad” (unhealthy). bacteria The field is good. bacteria Control harmful images.
For example, contamination occurs when the normal balance is disturbed and more harmful bacteria grow than good bacteria In the BV test, a sample of vaginal secretions (water produced by the vagina) is examined for harmful substances. bacteria .
For example, every woman can acquire a woman who has never had sex. However, it is more common among sexually active women. For example, infection does not cause symptoms and may disappear automatically. However, untreated BV is accompanied by nonsense welfare issues. If you have the signs, testing and healing are every opportunity to help avoid increased risk of these problems.
- Getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). For example, make the vagina more acidic than normal. This increases the chances of STDs such as chlamydia, genital, go disease, and HIV. And if you have HIV and BV, you are more likely to pass HIV on to your sex partner.
- Prematurity. For example, during pregnancy, this can increase the chance that the baby will be born very early (premature) or have a low birth weight (less than 5 1/2 pounds). Low birth weight can cause serious health problems for the baby, including breathing difficulties, arrival, and infection.
There are different ways to investigate vaginal isolation samples for the presence of BV symptoms.
- With the help of a microscope. This is called a “vaginal smear” or “wet mount.” The sample is placed on a glass plate and examined under a microscope. for bacteria White blood cells and other cells considered symptomatic of infection.
- Tasting test. This is called the “smell test. The sample is mixed with chemicals to see if it produces a strong fish-like aroma, which is considered a symptom, for example.
- Vaginal pH test. This test checks the acidity of a reference. The highest acidity is considered a symptom for example. However, the PH test alone cannot diagnose BV and is therefore used in conjunction with other tests.
- PCR test. This test checks a sample for the presence of the genetic material of a harmful drug. bacteria It is not used as often as the other three tests because it is more expensive.
Other names: vaginal pH test, KOH test, wet mount test.
What is it used for?
The BV test is used to determine if BV infection is the cause of symptoms that may be related to vaginal infection.
Why is the BV test needed?
For example, testing may be necessary if signs are present. These include:
- Abnormal vaginal discharge that may be grayish or snow white. May be frothy or liquid.
- Strong, fishy odor, especially after sex
- Vaginal pain or itching
- Itching on the outside of the vagina
- Burning sensation when urinating (voiding).
If you have a female partner who has possible signs, for example, you may still need to test.
What happens during the BV Test?
The BV test is performed in the same way as the pelvic test.
- Remove your own clothes and dress below the waist or use a sheet as a cover.
- You lie on the examination table with your feet in brackets.
- Your doctor will use a plastic or iron instrument called a speculum to gently widen the vagina so you can see the neck of the uterus.
- Your midwife will use a cotton swab or wood vasil to take a sample from the vaginal discharge.
- The midwife or gynecologist can view the sample or send it to a laboratory for testing.
Similar test kits are available for testing the bacteria That was an example. The kit contains everything needed to collect a vaginal fluid sample and send it to a laboratory to be tested. Share your own results with your own care provider to get your next care.
Vaginal Family Test Kits are also available. These kits use a tampon or paper strip that replaces the dye after moistening with vaginal water. The diagram shows what the dye actually means. For example, a high pH (high acidity) is a symptom, but does not mean that you are likely to have, for example, a high pH value (high acidity) is a symptom. Nor does a normal pH value mean that you do not have BV. Finally, negotiate your own results with your own internet provider.
Need to prepare for the test?
Please follow the instructions we provide for test preparation. You should usually disregard 24 hours prior to the test.
- Use a tampon
- Shower (rinse your vagina with water or another liquid)
- Use a cream or medicine on the vagina
- Use vaginal sex
Was there any danger in the test?
With the help of a physician’s BV test, you may experience mild discomfort when a mirror is placed in your vagina.
What do the results mean?
Vaginal masochist or abnormal test results a bacterial infection.
The result of the vaginal pH test is a number that indicates how sour your vagina is considered; a pH above 4 or 5 means you have a high pH, for example. However, the pH test cannot make a diagnosis.
If the results indicate that you have it, your doctor will probably give you antibiotic pills and/or medicine or gel to apply to your vagina. medicine against BV is not dangerous to use during pregnancy.
Occasionally, BV infection returns after successful treatment. If this occurs, the physician may prescribe other medications or different medications previously taken.
For example, there are no freely available methods of treatment. For example, a vaginal bacterial infection is certainly not helpful and has the opportunity to worsen the symptoms. For example, do not try to cure the infection yourself.
If your results indicate that you do not have BV, your doctor can arrange more tests to find the basis of your symptoms.
If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
Is there anything else I should know about the BV test?
BV does not apply to sex between female and male partners. Thus, for example, if you are determined and have a male sexual partner, you do not need to test. However, the infection can spread between female sexual partners. If you have an infection and your partner is female, she must be tested for example.
For example, researchers do not know how it is spread, but there are steps you can take that are likely to reduce the risk of contamination
- Limit the number of sex partners you have with others or do not have sex.
- Not showering.
- Use condoms when having sex.
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