Question 1

what are the tests for recurrent vaginal infections?

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Culture: Vaginal infections are determined by collecting a sample of vaginal fluid for culture and sending that to a lab that tests for bacteria.

Question 2

how can i address the symptoms of recurrent vaginal infections?

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Medication: A multi-factorial approach is the best.  Lifestyle changes (e.g. Limiting practices like recent initiation of douching, moisture prevention, etc...) should also be considered.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: recurrent vaginal infections?

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.: Infections that keep coming back in spite of being adequately treated.

Question 4

are there practical ways to reduce the odds of recurrent vaginal infections?

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There are ways: No douching, reduce/don't use tampons, or excessive cleansing, and use clothing that allows good air-exchange.
Also, don't use antibiotics unless you really have to--antibiotics kill off good bacteria and allow bad ones to grow and cause bv.
Probiotic use may help.
Keep healthy, treat  medical condition such as diabetes as best as you can.
Check with your doc regularly
good luck.

Question 5

best way of treating recurrent vaginal infections. have been mostly treating with ciprofloxacin and cefuroxime?

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Wrong antibiotics: By far the most common kind of "recurrent vaginal infection" is bacterial vaginosis. BV results from overgrowth of mostly normal vaginal bacteria, although some cases are triggered by sex. (Experts debate whether to consider BV an STD.) The usual treatment is metronidazole by mouth, or sometimes by vaginal gel. Cipro, cefuroxime, and similar drugs rarely work. Condoms can help prevent recurrences.

Question 6

what is the treatment for recurrent vaginal infections?

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Medication: A multi-factorial approach is the best.  Lifestyle changes (e.g. Limiting practices like recent initiation of douching, moisture prevention, etc...) should also be considered.

Question 7

can hemorroids cause vaginal infections?

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Not directly. : Many vaginal infections actually come from bacteria and yeast from the anal region.  For example bacterial vaginosis bacterial usually come from the rectum.  The most common bacteria causing uti's, e. Coli, same source.  So, women with hemorrhoids and those without often times have the same bacterial and yeast infection issues.  Its more of the region as the source.

Question 8

what causes vaginal infections?

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Several causes: Vaginal infections can be caused by a variety of organisms. The most common is yeast. Other causes include bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), trichomonas, and herpes.

Question 9

what causes vaginal infections besides men?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Basically anything that can potentially alter the vaginal flora/environment (e.g. Douching, moisture, diet, weight changes, etc...) can precipitate an infection.

Question 10

why will antibacterials cause vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

They can: Antibiotics can increase the risk of yeast infections (candidiasis).

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