Ureaplasmosis - what is it?
Talking about what is ureaplasmosis, gynecologists pay attention that this is an infectious disease. It is caused by ureaplasmas - the smallest organisms contained in the genitourinary system, on its mucous membranes. Their single presence is not a violation. The microorganism is considered conditionally pathogenic - it provokes the disease with a characteristic clinic only with increasing concentration. Because of this, the girls are asked the gynecologist a question as to whether it is necessary to treat ureaplasmosis. Doctors always give a positive response. Diagnosis is made on the basis of laboratory diagnosis, characteristic symptomatology and clinical picture.
Ureaplasmosis in women - the causes of
It must be said that ureaplasmosis belongs to sexual infections. This factor indicates that it is possible to get infected with sex. There are other factors that provoke ureaplasmosis, the reasons for its development:
- change in the environment of the vagina, - decrease in acidity as a result of inflammation, leads to the reproduction of ureaplasmas;
- non-observance of matrimonial fidelity;
- early sexual intercourse;
- prolonged use of antibacterial agents, which causes a change in the vaginal flora, provokes the disease;
- decreased local immunity.
Ureaplasmosis - diagnosis
The laboratory study forms the basis of diagnostic measures for ureaplasmosis. Several methods are used:
- PCR is the main, fast method of identifying the presence of ureaplasms in the body. A positive result is an indication for further examination of the patient, revealing the concentration of pathogens. The study takes a little time - 5 hours.
- Serological methods. Used as a means of differential diagnosis, if there is a suspicion of ureaplasma. During the analysis, the presence of antibodies to the structures of the pathogen is established.
- Bacteriological sowing. Known for a high degree of accuracy, but it takes a long time. After taking a smear from the vaults of the vagina, the walls and urethra, the material is placed on a nutrient medium. After a while, evaluate the result. In this case, it is possible not only to identify the pathogen itself, but also its concentration. Doctors determine the stage of the disease, the sensitivity of the pathogen to certain types of medicines.
- The method of direct immunofluorescence and immunofluorescence analysis (PIF and ELISA ). In order to finally diagnose "ureaplasmosis", the analysis can be repeated.
Ureaplasmosis - the way of infection
In order to protect themselves from a disease such as ureaplasmosis, the symptoms of which are almost not expressed, it is necessary to clearly understand the ways of its transmission. Even girls who are diagnosed with ureaplasmosis, as it is reported, do not always know. The main ways of infection include:
- Sexual - intimate communication with the carrier of the pathogen inevitably leads to the development of a violation in the partner.
- Intrauterine infection - is relatively common. It is transferred from a sick mother to a child. Infection is noted when the baby passes through the birth canal. Mostly children of the female sex are affected. Timely therapy and prevention of sexual infections during pregnancy make it possible to avoid the possibility of such transmission.
Much less often, infection occurs when:
- non-observance of intimate hygiene;
- use of non-hygiene products;
- visiting public saunas and baths.
Signs of ureaplasmosis in women
Often, the causative agent for a long time may be present in the reproductive system, not indicating its existence, - the symptoms of ureaplasmosis are absent. When favorable conditions for him appear, - hypothermia, changes in the environment of the vagina, rapid growth of pathogens is likely. Thus the girl learns about a ureaplasmosis which signs fixes. Talking about how ureaplasmosis manifests in women, the gynecologist draws attention to:
- increase in the volume of vaginal discharge;
- the burning sensation during the act of urination;
- failure of the menstrual cycle;
- Stretching pain in the lower third of the abdomen.
It is worth noting that some may be sick with ureaplasmosis, without noticing symptoms. Their severity is due to the presence of concomitant disorders. Thus, the manifestations of ureaplasmosis are enhanced with endometrium, adnexitis, - general health worsens, an increase in body temperature occurs, indicating inflammation in the reproductive system.
Chronic ureaplasmosis
With prolonged absence of necessary therapy, non-observance of medical instructions, prescriptions, a diagnosis of "ureaplasmosis chronic" may be made, the symptoms of which are somewhat different. Among them are:
- frequent acts of urination;
- transparent, scanty discharge from the vaginal cavity;
- weak pain in the lower abdomen;
- constant malaise, fatigue;
- increased body temperature for no apparent reason.
Ureaplasmosis in women - treatment
After the diagnosis, a conclusion is made "ureaplasmosis", how to treat his doctors determine based on the results of the analysis. The basis of therapy is antibacterial drugs. Proper selection of them determines the success of therapy. In general, the therapeutic process includes:
- antibiotics;
- local physiotherapy;
- use of immunomodulators.
Treatment of ureaplasmosis in women - treatment regimen
At first it is necessary to say that it is impossible to treat ureaplasmosis, the symptoms of which are described above, with the help of universal means. The course is selected individually, taking into account the causative agent of the disease, the stage of the disease, the severity of the symptoms. At treatment use such antibacterial preparations, as:
- tetracyclines - Doxycycline;
- macrolides - Rovamycin, Azithromycin;
- fluoroquinolones - Avelox, Taricin.
As an example of a therapeutic process, with a disease such as ureaplasmosis, treatment in women (antibacterial spectrum preparations), use:
- Doxycycline - 100 mg 2 times a day. The first dose is 200 mg. They drink a week;
- Azithromycin - the first time - 1 g, then 0.5 g once daily, 5-7 days;
- Jozamycin - 0.5 g 2 times a day, 7 days. The first method is that the dosage is doubled.
Parallel apply:
- immunomodulators - Immunomax (intramuscularly), simultaneously with an antibiotic. Apply not every day, but in 1-3 and 8-10 days of therapy;
- antifungal (for the prevention of dysbiosis) - Nystatin;
- for the restoration of intestinal microflora - Lactobact.
Ureaplasmosis - treatment with folk remedies
Before treating ureaplasmosis in women's folk medicine, physicians conduct the main course of therapy. This fact confirms that this method of treatment is used as an additional and does not exclude antibacterial treatment. It is recommended to use:
- Mix Eleutherococcus (3 parts), thistle (3 parts), root of zamaniha (1), roots of aralia (1), licorice roots (5 parts), roots of angelica (2). It is ground in a coffee grinder. 2 tablespoons of the prepared powder are covered in a thermos, pour a liter of steep boiling water overnight. Take after percolation in a glass 3 times a day, 3 months.
- The root of the leuzea (2 parts), elecampane (2), the root of eleutherococcus (4), althea (4), licorice root (5), root of ayr (2) are mixed and ground. Insist a night in a thermos, fill 1 liter of boiling water. Take three times a day, 90 days.
What is dangerous for ureaplasmosis?
Like any gynecological disease, urogenital ureaplasmosis can provoke the development of other disorders in the reproductive system. Among those are:
- colpitis;
- cervicitis;
- neoplasia of the uterine neck;
- adnexitis.
Separately, it is necessary to say about the violation of the sexual system. Changes in the menstrual cycle, which is an inalienable result of ureaplasmosis, can result in a violation of reproductive function. If untimely treatment, lack of proper therapy, infertility may develop, as a result of a malfunction in the reproductive system.
Ureaplasmosis in pregnancy
Physicians are trying to eliminate the disease early on, carrying out smears from the urethra and the vagina. If the ureaplasmosis is not detected in time in pregnancy, the consequences for the child can be deplorable. The disease can provoke a miscarriage at any time. Infection of the fetus from the mother during gestation is not due to the placental barrier. Maybe it is during childbirth. To exclude this, prenatal sanation of the reproductive system with the appointment of certain drugs is performed.