There are several different treatment options when it comes to treating recurrent vaginal infections, and it is important to remember that treatment will vary depending on the person - no two treatment plans look the same!
While treating recurrent vaginal infections needs to involve addressing driving factors such as diet, lifestyle, sexual partner, gut microbiome health, the nervous system & hormones, topical treatments are something I use a lot of in clinic to address microbial overgrowths, increase lactobacillus levels & relieve symptoms!
Treatment options include:
Herbal creams – a cream containing specific herbs + nutritional ingredients inserted into the vagina or applied topically to the vulva
Oils – specific oils (such as fennel, sea buckthorn) applied to the outer vulva as a moisturiser, to aid repair of damaged tissues, reduce inflammation and keep the vulva hydrated
Vaginal rinses – a liquid mixture dispensed into the vaginal canal with a syringe, to “rinse out” the vaginal canal
Sitz baths – a shallow bath in which a person sits in water up to their hips. The water may have herbs or other ingredients added to produce a specific effect. Eg. ACV, green tea
Pessaries – a nutritional preparation inserted into the vaginal canal
Intravaginal probiotics – specific probiotics inserted into the vagina
Topical sprays – soothing liquid mixture sprayed directly onto the vulva
