Naturopathic Treatment of Vaginitis

by Naturopathic Doctor Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND

Vaginitis accounts for an estimated 10 million health care office visits in the United States each year.  Causes of vaginitis include infections from organisms like Candida albicans, Mycoplasma hominis, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonis vaginalis. 

What are the Symptoms of Vaginitis?

Symptoms:

1. Vaginal or perineal vulvar irritation
2. Abnormal vaginal discharge
3. Vaginal itching
4. Some cases are asymptomatic

My Naturopathic Treatment Approach to Vaginitis

1. Reducing excess estrogen
2. Providing nutrients to heal and strengthen vaginal tissue
3. Eliminate infectious organisms like Candida, Gardnerella and Mycoplasma
4. Aiding liver detoxification (not the kits from the health food store!) of hormones and hormone mimicking pollutants
5. Restore probiotic or acidophilus bacteria that protect vaginal tissue from infectious organisms
6. Boost immune system function to prevent future infection and fight existing bacteria/yeast

Benefits of This Type of Treatment

1. Addresses the underlying cause of bacterial vaginosis (BV) or vaginitis in order to cure the condition on a longer term basis

2. Better overall health and hormone balance

3. A stronger immune system