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by AIDEN ARATA
For the truth on this little-known—but all-too-common—infection, I turned to Adeeti Gupta, a New York–based obstetrician and gynecologist and the founder of NYC’s first walk-in gynecological clinic. Keep scrolling for all the need-to-know details on this shockingly common bacteria.
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What is Ureaplasma ?

“Ureaplasma is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the vaginal secretions of sexually active women,” explains Gupta. To be more specific, Ureaplasma is a subspecies of Mycoplasma, a bacteria that lives in mucous membranes. (Other types of Mycoplasma cause common illnesses such as walking pneumonia.) Untreated, a Ureaplasma infection can lead to chronic discomfort, pelvic inflammatory disease, and even complications during pregnancy.

How common are Ureaplasma bacteria?

The most surprising thing I learned about Ureaplasma is that despite its obscurity, this ailment is far from rare: According to Gupta, the bacteria are “extremely common.” She elaborates, “By adulthood, Ureaplasma is that despite its obscurity, this ailment is far from rare: According to Gupta, the bacteria are “extremely common.” She elaborates, “By adulthood, approximately 80% of healthy women have Ureaplasma spp. in their cervical or vaginal secretions. The prevalence increases with increase in sexual activity.” Yep, that’s 80%.

It’s worth noting that while a Ureaplasma infection can cause serious vaginal health woes, it’s common for healthy women to have some Ureaplasma bacteria present in their vaginas. After all, our nether regions are delicate ecosystems—it’s only when these florae are thrown out of balance that we feel unwell. Gupta elucidates, “Most of the time, Ureaplasma does not cause any symptoms. However, in rare cases, ‘good’ bacteria like Lactobacilli and Acidophilli can become outnumbered by the ‘not so great’ bacteria like Ureaplasma.”

What are the symptoms of a Ureaplasma infection?

As I wrote above, the most distinctive symptom of my experience with a Ureaplasma infection was that it was unlike any other illness I had experienced; it was mostly an aura of irritation that grew into a full-on burning sensation after sex or when I really needed to pee. Gupta adds that some common symptoms of Ureaplasma infection are “greenish discharge, fishy odor, and/or vaginal itching. It’s important to note that these symptoms are usually caused by bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.” In short, an excess of Ureaplasma can lead to other reproductive health problems with more obvious symptoms.

Why don’t most typical exams test for Ureaplasma ?

Perhaps the most exasperating part of my years-long medical odyssey was how long it took to reach a diagnosis. Apparently, explains Gupta, there are actually a few good reasons doctors don’t include Ureaplasma bacteria in standard gynecological testing. “First, the prevalence of this bacteria is incredibly common in sexually active women,” she explains. “Second, and more importantly, there is little—if any—significant evidence suggesting that Ureaplasma is the culprit for painful vaginal infections.”

This isn’t to say that Ureaplasma is harmless. Instead, the idea is that Ureaplasma opens the door to yeast infections, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis, so it often makes more sense to simply treat those illnesses. During my office visit, my nurse practitioner explained that Ureaplasma was most likely the underlying cause of my recurring BV and UTIs; without eradicating my reproductive system of Ureaplasma bacteria, even the most intense remedies for these other ailments wouldn’t stick. As Columbia University’s health information resource Go Ask Alice puts it, “Ureaplasma urealyticum (UUR) is a common sexually transmitted infection that often does not cause symptoms, but can affect the urogenital tract.”

What’s the next step if you think you might have a Ureaplasma infection?

“Your gyn can request the test for Ureaplasma through a vaginal swab or through a pap smear if you feel that you have symptoms,” says Gupta. Because all Mycoplasma bacteria lack cell walls, they’re resistant to typical antibiotics and require specific prescription treatments.

As far as prevention goes, Gupta argues that control is key: “Ureaplasma cannot be completely prevented, but it can be controlled. The best way to control it is by maintaining a healthy vagina flora. A healthy vaginal flora can be maintained by taking quality, high-dose probiotics and avoiding douching or using medicated vaginal washes.”

While my strict regimen of special antibiotics worked its magic, I sought temporary relief in hot baths with natural, mega-gentle soaps. My nurse practitioner also suggested that I forgo sugar for a few weeks to alleviate any inflammation in the area, a request that I first considered impossible, and also insane. Weeks later, however, I have to admit that she might have been right.

Finally, Gupta adds, “Being diligent about genital hygiene is also key—if you’ve been at the beach all day, or if you just worked out, you should hop in the shower right away. Avoiding too-tight clothing and wearing cotton underwear also go a long way.”

Full link is here.

http://www.byrdie.com/ureaplasma/

 

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]]> BV or Yeast – Little Known Facts https://walkingyn.com/2020/05/17/bv-or-yeast-little-known-facts/ Sun, 17 May 2020 11:47:10 +0000 http://www.walkingyn.com/?p=2763 All Vaginal discharge are not infectious. Mixed infections with Candida (Yeast) and BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) are more common than you think. 70% of episodes of vaginitis are caused by BV and Yeast.
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]]> Here are 10 little known facts about that smelly vaginal discharge you so abhor!!

1. All Vaginal discharge are not infectious.  Recurrent and persistent mixed vaginal infections can now be accurately diagnosed by a vaginal culture which can be performed through the Pap smear test at the same time.

2. Mixed infections with Candida (Yeast) and BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) are more common than you think. 70% of episodes of vaginitis are caused by BV and Yeast.

3. For most women, Vaginitis resolves without any difficulty.

4. Feminine hygiene products, panty liners and douches need to be retired and sent to the land far far away.

5. BV is not an STD! However, partner treatment may help reduce recurrent infections. Long term (6 months) weekly courses of vaginal metronidazole gel after an initial 1 week treatment with oral metronidazole or Tinidazole may be needed if you have recurrent bacterial infections.

6. Your daily chores after a work-out can wait. Excessive sweating, swimming in the pool, hanging out at the beach, wearing tight clothing for long durations can cause vaginal pH imbalance. One needs to hit the shower as soon as possible after a work-out to avoid that irritating BV or Yeast from haunting us.

7. Using mild soaps with no fragrances or irritants is the key. Look for the “water-based” on the label if you use vaginal lubricants!

8. Barrier creams like A&D cream, Aquaphor or the baby diaper rash creams go a long way in preventing chafing and irritation down there.

9. Oral Probiotics supplementation (50 billion CFU daily) in the right amounts daily is the key in healing and preventing recurrent infections.

10. Recurrent Yeast infections may need long term weekly courses of Fluconazole tablets (Need to be prescribed by your OBGYN with caution). Vaginal Boric acid suppositories (compounded by a pharmacist) may help in those persistent infections caused by the resistant yeast.

For more detailed discussion, check out our video series at That’svagenius.

 

Be safe, be strong and be prepared.

Your friends at Walk In GYN Care

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]]> Daily Supplements for Women’s Health https://walkingyn.com/2019/04/13/daily-supplements-for-womens-health/ Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:15:43 +0000 http://www.walkingyn.com/?p=591 If you are under stress, taking antibiotics, traveling or simply want to promote your health, taking Probiotics daily will maintain the health-promoting good bacteria in your intestinal tract. Wear loose fitting clothes and dress in layers.Daily brisk walking for minimum 30 min at least 4 times a week. Use only water based lubricants. No perfumes or cleansing sprays down there.
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]]> Recommended daily intake to boost your general health, energy levels, bowel problems, recurrent vaginal infections and immunity

 

Over the counter supplements 
PROBIOTICS – 10 Billion CFU daily or twice daily depending on the symptoms
DHA- Omega 3 – 1000mg daily
Vitamin D-3 – 1000IU daily
Flax seed oil 2 capsules daily
Evening primrose oil 2 tablet PO daily
Daily Multivitamins 1 tablet daily
Calcium citrate – 2 tablet daily 0f 600mg each
Coenzyme Q 200mg PO dailyAlso – with Metformin for PCOS
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin 2 tablets daily
Chasteberry – for PCOS/ PMS/ Perimenopause (only after consultation)
Saw Palmetto – for PCOS (only after consultation)
Black Cohosh – for Perimenopause/ menopause (Only after consultation)
Rhodiola, Ginseng – for stress
Unisom – sleep aid
Valerian root – sleep aid

 

All or most of the above are available at routine pharmacies or health food stores. Our practice does not endorse any specific brands and has no financial relationships with any brand or stores.

DO’S

  • Drink at least 15-20 glasses of water daily
  • At least one serving of fresh fruit ( mainly berries, bananas etc) daily.
  • Fresh tomatoes, yellow, orange sweet peppers are high in anti-oxidants
  • Consume whole grain bread, rice or quinoa. These are foods with low glycemic index and help your weight in check and regulate your bowels.
  • Plenty of greens like cauliflower, brussels, Kale
  • Fresh plain yoghurt
  • Cotton underwear
  • Shower right away after work out or after being on the beach
  • Wear loose fitting clothes and dress in layers.
  • Daily brisk walking for minimum 30 min at least 4 times a week
  • Use only water based lubricants like astraglide, pre – seed, slippery stuff.
  • No perfumes or cleansing sprays down there.

 

DONT’S

  • No white bread, avoid white rice.
  • Avoid carbonated sodas and sugary drinks
  • Do not drink caffeinated beverages before bedtime
  • Avoid spicy, greasy foods if you have frequent heartburn issues.
  • Cut down on your cheese and sugar intake
  • Do not use aspartame and artificial sweeteners like splenda. They commonly cause stomach upset,

 

If you are under stress, taking antibiotics, traveling or simply want to promote your health, taking Probiotics daily will maintain the health-promoting good bacteria in your intestinal tract. This is important because the intestines are the largest immune organ in the body and promoting their health strengthens your body’s overall natural defenses. If the balance is disrupted, this can leave a comprised immune response. Fortunately, taking Probiotics supplements can help sustain the digestive tracks balance by re-introducing beneficial bacteria.

 

 

 

 

 

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