Vaginitis/Candida
Description: Vaginitis is an infection of the vaginal tract that causes inflammation of the vaginal
lining. It is typically due to a disturbance in the delicate ecology of the vagina that allows
organisms normally found in a healthy vagina to overgrow and produce and produce an
infection.
Although over-the-counter medications can be purchased to treat vaginitis, it is important to
consult a physician and get a precise diagnosis. There are different kinds of vaginitis, and, to be
truly effective, treatment should be targeted to the specific microbial cause and to the
underlying causes that caused it to multiply and produce this vaginal infection. Also if not
properly treated, the infection may travel up the vagina to deeper tissues and lead to pelvic
inflammatory disease – a serious condition that can result in infertility because of scarring of
the fallopian tubes.
Signs and Symptoms:
Candida –
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Vulvar itching, which can be severe, is the key symptom of a vaginal yeast infection
Thick, curdy, or “cottage cheese” discharge is also common, but a scant discharge or its
absence does not rule it out.
Trichomonas vaginalis
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The most frequent symptom of trichomonal infection is a frothy, malodorous (may smell
fishy), greenish-yellow vaginal discharge
Discharge is accompanied by itching and burning
Nonspecific vaginitis
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odor and discharge
odor is fishy, foul or rotten, and the discharge is nonirritating, grey in color, usually of
even consistency, and occasionally frothy, or thick and pasty
Risk increases with
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Antibiotic treatment
Allergies
High intake of refined carbohydrates
Hot weather and non-ventilating clothing
Diabetes mellitus
Pregnancy
Treatment
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Consult a medical provider for an accurate diagnosis
Avoid sexual activity during treatment to prevent reinfection and to reduce trauma to
inflamed tissues. If not possible use a condom.
Eliminate refined and simple sugars
Eliminate alcohol
Eliminate milk and dairy products
Eliminate mold and yeast-containing foods - including alcoholic beverages, cheeses,
dried fruits, melons, and peanuts
Eliminate all known or suspected food allergens
Consume a health-promoting diet
Probiotics
Garlic
Natural Medicine Instructions for Patients 2002, By Pizzorno L U, Pizzorno, Jr J E, Murray MT