Question 1

what is the difference between amoxicillin and flucloxacillin and which one is better to take for vaginal infection thank you?

Accepted Answer

Neither is good: for vaginal infection.  You would want to treat bacterial vaginosis with metronidazole or clindamycin, chlamydia with quinolones or macrolides, and most other infections with doxycycline or macrolides.  The only thing amoxicillin or flucloxacillin is indicated for in that area of the body is a lower urinary tract infection in young females.

Question 2

is it possible that ampiclox be used to treat vaginal infection in nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are many: Different causes for vaginal infections. The type of infection needs to be identified before any medication recommendations can be made.

Question 3

what causes a vaginal infection?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial imbalance: Vaginal infections can be caused by a variety of things. The loss of balance between "good" and "bad" bacteria can cause bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection. There are several other infections that are sexually transmitted, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomonas.

Question 4

which are symtoms of a vaginal infection?

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The woman may: Have a vaginal discharge  with  a change in color, texture, odor or amount  (over her normal baseline vaginal secretions)  as well as problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling. If these occur  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 5

what is gardnarella vaginal infection?

Accepted Answer

"Vaginosis": The gardnerella bacteria is the most common pathogen. Easily treated with antibiotics. Douching is not recommended!

Question 6

can a tampon cause a vaginal infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any tampon that is left in too long could cause infection. Usually they are not a problem at all, but that is assuming that they are used and replaced properly.

Question 7

do vaginal infections affect fertility?

Accepted Answer

STDs: Stds can affect fertility, however bacterial vaginosis or yeast which are the most common vaginal infections do not.

Question 8

can lubricant lead to vaginal infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you have an allergy or if the lubricant alters the bacteria of your vagina, an infection may occur. In general, over the counter vaginal lubricants are very safe to use and infection is not common as a result of their use.

Question 9

can hemorroids cause vaginal infections?

Accepted Answer

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 10

will a vaginal infection make you sterile?

Accepted Answer

No, not unless STD: The usual vag infection will not , but soemtimes you could have an undiagnosed std by itself or with a benign vaginal infection and if the std like gon, or chly., is untreated and gets up into the uterus and tubes it could make you sterile but in 2012 that should not happen if you see you gyn as your gyn can do a culture for non stds and stds at teh same time.

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