Bacterial vaginosis: Lets talk risk factors and prevention.
What you'll learn
Define the role of the sexual partner in bacterial vaginosis.
Identify personal care practices that increase risk for bacterial vaginosis
Manage and reduce risk factors and implement changes in personal care practices.
Understand the role in the prevention of bacterial vaginosis
Requirements
No prerequisites needed for this course. I will teach you everything you need to know.
Description
Welcome to my course! Bacterial Vaginosis: Steps in prevention! ***In this course only nonpregnant women with initial bacterial vaginosis will be discussed.Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection among women of reproductive age worldwide. Bacterial vaginosis cost an annual estimate of over 4 billion dollars. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when there is a disruption in the vaginal flora. Some of the symptoms include abnormal, malodorous vaginal discharge. In this course we will go into detail on what happens to the vaginal flora, vaginal pH, and lactobacillus (the bacteria that keeps the vaginal pH in balance). There are certain practice that trigger bacterial vaginosis such as certain feminine practices such as douching. Other practice such as new sex partners and/or multiple sex partners. Currently, the FDA recommends antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Medical treatments will be described including side effects: 1. metronidazole 2. clindamycin Complementary treatment will be described. The FDA has not yet approved any complementary treatments, but studies are underway for certain products. Some of the complementary products that will be described include:1. probiotics 2. garlic3. tea tree oil4. thyme essential oil If you desire herbal treatments for bacterial vaginosis please see an experienced herbalist or Naturopathic Provider.Bacterial vaginosis is usually asymptomatic and resolves overtime. There are some possible complications that can occur in women with bacterial vaginosis. The disruption of the vaginal flora can put women with bacterial vaginosis at greater risk for sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Both of these sexually transmitted infections can cause damage to the reproductive tract. Bacterial vaginosis can be stressful and embarrassing for some women especially when vaginal odor is present. There are steps that women can take to reduce risk factors such as limiting sex partners and not smoking. Steps in prevention will be described. Enjoy the class! Dr. Monica Maldonado, WHNP-BC
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Medical Disclaimer & Course Objectives
Section 2: What is bacterial vaginosis?
Lecture 3 What is the cause of bacterial vaginosis?
Lecture 4 What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
Lecture 5 Complications associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Lecture 6 Diagnosing bacterial vaginosis
Section 3: Prevalence and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis
Lecture 7 How common is bacterial vaginosis?
Lecture 8 Risk factors
Lecture 9 Is bacterial vaginosis a sexually transmitted infection?
Section 4: Medical treatment for bacterial vaginosis
Lecture 10 Medications for bacterial vaginosis
Lecture 11 Partner treatment and bacterial vaginosis
Lecture 12 Challenges in treating bacterial vaginosis
Section 5: Complementary treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Lecture 13 Probiotics
Lecture 14 Herbs, plants, & essential oils
Section 6: Steps in Prevention
Lecture 15 Tips: Bacterial vaginosis prevention
Section 7: Wrap up!
Lecture 16 Final thoughts & references
Anyone interested in women's healthcare topics.


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