Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginitis in women of childbearing age. Women with symptomatic BV may present with malodorous discharge that is off-white, thin, and homogenous and has a fishy smell especially after intercourse. It is of importance to treat women with BV, as this condition is associated with serious risks, such as an increased risk of preterm birth in pregnant women, and particular vulnerability to the acquisition of sexually transmitted disease (STD). The pathophysiology of BV consists of changes in the microbiologic composition of the vaginal flora. The treatment of choice for BV is oral metronidazole for 7 days. Although the available antibiotic therapies produce good results in the short term, symptomatic BV persists or recurs at 3 months in up to 50% to 70% of patients, with long-term recurrence approaching 85%. An alternative treatment option may be a vaginal acid gel which aims to optimize the vaginal milieu. The aim of this pilot study is to assess the efficacy of Gynofit® vaginal gel (lactic acid and glycogen) compared to oral metronidazole in the treatment of BV.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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