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- Title
Bacterial Vaginosis: A Clinical Update with a Focus on Complementary and Alternative Therapies.
- Authors
Falconi‐McCahill, Antoinette
- Abstract
Bacterial vaginosis is a prevalent vaginal infection that affects women of all ages. Presenting symptoms include a vaginal discharge that is thin and white and has a fishy odor. This infection is associated with the acquisition of other sexually transmitted infections as well as premature labor and preterm birth. Recurrence rates after treatment are high, and medication adverse effects are common, leading many women to seek alternative therapies to manage and prevent recurrence. Many of these treatments are searchable online, and ingredients are easily obtainable. The purpose of this article is to review the state of the science regarding the safety and efficacy of alternative therapies for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis in nonpregnant women.
- Subjects
BACTERIAL vaginitis treatment; THERAPEUTIC use of essential oils; VITAMIN therapy; BACTERIAL vaginitis diagnosis; DISEASE relapse prevention; THERAPEUTIC use of probiotics; ALTERNATIVE medicine; BACTERIAL vaginitis; MEDICAL protocols; DISEASE complications; DISEASE risk factors
- Publication
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2019, Vol 64, Issue 5, p578
- ISSN
1526-9523
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jmwh.13013