More than 50 types of microorganisms (including aerobic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria) live in healthy women's vaginas, and microbial ecology is often involved. Vaginal bacillus (dominant), corynebacterium, non-hemolytic streptococcus, enterococcus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and Gardnerella are all aerobic bacteria. Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, etc are anaerobic bacteria. There are Mycoplasma and Candida, in addition. Lactobacilli, which account for 90 percent -95 percent of total microbes, dominate the microbes in the vagina. Lactobacillus fragilis (L.crispatus), Lactobacillus jensenii (L.jensenii), Lactobacillus gasseri (L.gasseri), Lactobacillus fermentum and Lactobacillus vaginalis are commonly isolated lactobacilluses in the vagina of healthy people.
The flora in the vagina forms a healthy setting. The harmful bacteria in these resident flora will break through the vaginal mucosal barrier and cause infection if the body's immunity is poor, changes in endocrine levels or other external factors (tissue injury, sexual intercourse, etc.) disturb this micro-ecological balance. 1 billion women worldwide are reportedly suffering from vaginal and urethral pain.
While all are Lactobacillus, there are several distinctions between Lactobacillus in the digestive tract and Lactobacillus in the vagina. The number of vaginal lactobacilli is, first of all, far smaller than that of intestinal lactobacilli, and the number of bifidobacteria is not as high as that of the intestinal tract. Second, it is more obvious that the vaginal mucosa can not be colonized by many probiotics which colonize the intestine.
The most important argument is that in order to enter the intestine and have a probiotic effect, intestinal probiotics must have a high tolerance for gastric acid, bile and pancreatic secretions. But there is no need to have a high tolerance for gastric acid, bile and pancreatic secretions when the smear or infusion form is used to preserve the balance of the vaginal flora. In addition, oral probiotic yogurt and other products can also reduce vaginal infections, and general acid-producing Lactobacillus may play a certain function.
These lactobacilli preserve the natural acidic condition in the vagina. The growth of pathogenic microorganisms can be hindered by acidity. Generation of antibacterial substances such as hydrogen peroxide or bacteriocins is the most functional component of lactobacilli in the vagina.
This can prevent and treat various infections and inflammation (such as bacterial vaginitis) (such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and yeast infections). One of the major modes of transmission of HIV is the vagina. Some probiotics create antibacterial substances that can destroy the HIV virus, which can prevent AIDS from spreading. A variety of clinical trials have shown that vaginal yeast infections can be decreased by consuming Lactobacillus acidophilus yogurt.
Vaginitis is a local manifestation of an imbalance of the vaginal flora. Misunderstandings include intravaginal disinfection and anti-inflammatory medications. The explanation is that although pathogenic bacteria are killed by these medications, they also destroy the usual vaginal flora that has a self-cleaning effect, so only temporary relief can be obtained. A new round of infection soon emerged due to the lack of protection of the normal flora, resulting in prolonged repetition.
There are four common inflammations: an increase in the staphylococcal proportion leads to bacterial vaginitis; an increase in the chlamydia proportion leads to chlamydial vaginitis; the appearance of trichomonas in the vagina leads to vaginitis of trichomonas; the appearance of mold in the vagina leads to vaginitis of the fungus. Multiple diseases also occur.
Vaginitis is a relatively common infection caused by Candida albicans (a form of fungus) that is characterized by vaginal secretions that cause extreme itching and burning. It has been known for a long time that pouring yogurt can destroy fungi reminiscent of infection. Lactobacillus vaginalis transforms glycogen into lactic acid under safe conditions, maintaining the vagina's pH value between 4.0 and 4.5, effectively inhibiting the growth and reproduction of Candida and other harmful bacteria.
Candida can multiply and cause fungal infections until the protective bacteria lose their advantage and cause the vaginal flora's balance to be imbalanced. Anaerobes can grow thousands of times, and 100:1 to 1000 can meet the ratio of anaerobes to aerobes: 1.
To supplement conventional medicines, probiotics have been used. Reconstructing the vaginal microbial community is the key mechanism of probiotics in the treatment of BV. includes popular probiotics which include L. reuteri RC-14, L.fermentum, L. gasseri, L. rhamnosus GR-1, L. acidophilus, and L. crispatus.
Clinical studies have shown that these probiotics can play a positive role in the regeneration and treatment of BV through vaginal microecology. Probiotics often prevent antibiotic abuse, which may cause the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. In this application, probiotics have no side effects and have great benefit. Lactobacilli species are primarily used in obstetrics and gynecology to recover the physiological vaginal microbiota in order to treat bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and avoid premature birth.
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