Establishes the first consensus on the use of probiotics in the treatment of Vulvovaginal infection.

-75% Of women over the age of 40 years have gone through an episode of vulvovaginitis, and between 40 and 50% of these, will suffer it a second time

-antifungal or bactericidal locals tend to be effective and easy to use, but fail to restore lost vaginal balance, problem which is supplied with vaginal probiotics preparations

Madrid, December of 2011- the Group of probiotics of the Spanish Association for the study of menopause (EMEA) has announced the creation of the first consensus on the use of these products in the treatment of infections vaginal. vaginal infectious diseases represent a very common problem among women.

In this sense, waiting for new studies that allow us to improve different aspects of the protocols, we can say that probiotics represent a promising alternative to deal with this problem ”, says Dr. David Beltran, Coordinator of the Group of probiotics of the EMEA.

According to the expert, in recent years, numerous studies conducted on probiotics for treating this pathology, for which there is a literature review deep, i.e. we have scientific evidence ”.

The specialist reminded that infections Vulvovaginal (vaginitis, vulvovaginitis or bacterial vaginitis), are a frequent source of consultation in primary care, specialty care and hospital emergency room, and represent between 15 and 20% of all gynecological consultations ”.

Thus, 75 per cent of women over the age of 40 years have passed through an episode of vulvovaginitis, and between 40 and 50% of these, will suffer it a second time. From 5 to 15% of the vulvovaginitis become recurring, with four or more episodes per year.

They act how probiotics

It is usual treat the infection through vaginal ovules and creams that apply in the vulva. The antifungal or local bactericidal tend to be effective and easy to use, but fail to restore lost vaginal balance. This problem is supplied with preparations probiotics vaginal, containing Lactobacilli and pose a good therapeutic addition.

It is important that these preparations contain strains of Lactobacilli for greater efficiency.
Lactobacilli are probiotics used to restore the balance of vaginal flora and has anti-allergy effects, induce the release of anti-inflammatory Cytokines and increase immunoglobulin, i.e. have an anti-inflammatory effect and increase the defenses.

Finally, take into account that many of these infections require treatment in couple, man can also be infected and if it does not perform the treatment, are more likely to suffer relapses.

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